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About F.E.B.
Distributing Co., Inc.
Salvador J. Bertucci, operating out of Gulfport as
S.J. BERTUCCI COMPANY, founded what is now known as
F.E.B. DISTRUBUTING COMPANY, INC. in February 1934.
The brands distributed at that time originated from
the New Orleans area where approximately 10 brewers
were in operation. The company was appointed
distributor for the Mississippi Gulf Coast for JAX
beer in 1934.
In 1946, S.J. Bertucci’s son Frank became associated
with the company and the name was changed to F.E.B.
Distributing Company. In July of 1954, a warehouse
fire burned the company to the ground. A year later
in July of 1955 a new warehouse with offices opened
for business continuing to offer JAX beer from New
Orleans. In the 1960’s, F.E.B. Distributing Company
was appointed the exclusive distributor for the
Miller Brewing Company and also acquired imported
Heineken for the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.
As the years passed, the third generation of the
Bertucci family, Frank and Paul, joined the
distributorship and are now charged with the
operation of the company. From 1934 to the year
2000, F.E.B. was located at 1520 29th Avenue in
Gulfport. On April 17, 2000 the company relocated to
its newly built, state-of-the-art office, warehouse
and vehicle maintenance facility in the light
industrial park of the seaway in Gulfport.
Over the years, the company has sold a variety of
products and many beer brands, both domestic and
imported. Because of their commitment to offering
world-class products and world-class customer
service for three generations, the company has
continued to experience growth and success through
the years. Today F.E.B. Distributing Company offers
a full line of beverage products covering all
categories including imported beers from around the
world, micro-beers, wine coolers, flavored malt
beverages and light wines. F.E.B. Distributing
Company is one of the leading distributorships in
the south and is well positioned to continue its
journey of growth and success alongside the
ever-expanding Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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