Big Marble Organics Closes After Distributor Crisis | Phoenix News

Phoenix’s beloved Big Marble Organics, the award-winning soda maker founded by Dwayne Allen, has shut down after six years of crafting organic ginger beer and other standout drinks. Despite earning a platinum medal and building a loyal local following, the company collapsed under financial strain after a major distributor failed to pay for months — a crisis that deepened when the distributor’s business folded. Though invoices were eventually settled, the prolonged disruption and lack of leverage made continuing operations too risky. Allen, proud of what he built from his restaurant kitchen, is now looking ahead — possibly to a taco stand in Jamaica — closing one chapter to start the next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83298423dba117a3