It all began when a beverage craftsman made a little black bear cub a beloved pet on his Wisconsin property, he knew he had to pay tribute in some way. Black Bear Bottling began in 1920. Operated by the Caruso Family since 1961, The Black Bear Bottling Group LLC is a family owned company which produces quality traditional and customized beverages for regional and national brands. Black Bear Bottling Group, LLC efficiently produces beverages on three distinct lines accommodating both plastic and glass bottles as well as a separate line for Bag in Box production.