Bundaberg has its sights on becoming the number one ginger beer in the US, after signing a distribution deal with Pepsi Co.

The drink will be stocked in more than 400,000 stores and restaurants across the country.

The deal is being touted as a win for ginger growers and sugar farmers in Queensland with the drink, and syrup to continue to be made in Australia.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with General Manager Trish Hielscher.

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