USA: Red Tree Beverages forays into spiked iced tea
Red Tree Beverages, a firewalled subsidiary of soft drinks giant Coca-Cola, is expanding its Minute Maid Spiked alcohol-ready-to-drink (ARTD) range with the launch of Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea. Designed to round out the brand’s vodka lemonade offerings, the new beverage blends vodka with “bright” lemonade and “refreshing” iced tea. The product is a non-carbonated drink […]
USA: Coca-Cola to finally close Massachusetts bottling plant
Coca-Cola, the global beverage giant, is set to finally close its bottling facility in Northampton (MA) by the end of this year. The planned closure will result in the layoff of 175 workers, with the job cuts expected to take place in August and November. The Northampton plant is responsible for producing the company’s non-carbonated […]
Japan: Coca-Cola to launch “beanless” RTD coffee substitute
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational is introducing a “beanless” coffee substitute in Japan this September under its Georgia ready-to-drink label. The product, which will be named Cafe Water, represents the enterprise’s first product of its kind anywhere in the world and enters the market as a chilled, canned beverage. The launch addresses long-term agricultural sustainability […]
USA: Coca-Cola expands Bodyarmor into sparkling drinks
USA-based total beverage firm Coca‑Cola has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Bodyarmor Fit, the brand’s first-ever sparkling sports drink. According to a company statement, the product is available in a 12 oz slim can format, marking the first time the brand has introduced a sports drink in a can format to offer a crisp, sparkling […]
India: Coca-Cola explores Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings public listing
Coca-Cola, the US total beverage firm, has announced it is exploring a potential public listing in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH). According to a company statement, the potential listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India is targeted for 2027. The move will involve selling a portion of The Coca-Cola […]
Sweden: Coca-Cola invests in new can production line
Coca-Cola, the global soft drinks giant, is investing 150 million SEK ($15.9 million) in a new production line for canned beverages at its facility in Jordbro, near Stockholm, Sweden. The investment aims to increase capacity to meet growing demand for canned drinks, with the new line capable of producing up to 120,000 cans per hour […]
South Africa: Coca-Cola to invest $1 billion by 2030
Coca-Cola, the US-based soft drinks giant, has announced that its Coca-Cola system intends to invest $1 billion in South Africa by 2030. The system, comprising regional division Coca-Cola Africa and local bottling partner Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), will focus the capital on expanding manufacturing and distribution capacity. According to the company, the investment follows […]
USA: Coca-Cola to invest $650 million in Michigan dairy plant
Coca-Cola, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced plans to invest $650 million in the expansion of its Fairlife production facility in Coopersville (MI). The project involves adding approximately 22,760 sq m of production space and two high-speed production lines to meet “sustained consumer demand” for the brand’s ultra-filtered milk and protein shakes, according to […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola to invest R$30 billion by 2030
Coca-Cola Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of the global beverage giant, has announced an investment plan totaling R$ 30 billion ($5.8 billion) in the country by 2030. This new capital injection represents a significant increase over the R$11 billion ($2.1 billion) the firm committed to the Brazilian market for the 2024-2025 period. According to the company, […]
USA: Coca-Cola partners with Sazerac for alcoholic beverage expansion
Coca-Cola, the US-based multinational beverage giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with family-owned spirits company Sazerac to drive growth in the rapidly expanding alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) segment. Under the agreement, Red Tree Beverages (the company’s subsidiary for alcoholic ventures) is transitioning the production and distribution of several key brands to Sazerac. The portfolio includes […]