Mexico: Arca Continental to Invest Ps.$5,200 million in 2015
Arca Continental, Coca-Cola’s second largest bottler and the largest in Latin America, has announced an investment for 2015 of Ps. $5.200 million ($341 million), mainly to strengthen market and sale operations in Mexico and also to establish new production facilities in South America. In addition to automating a plant in Mexico, the company plans the […]
China: Coca-Cola to purchase Culiangwang Beverages Holdings Ltd
Coca-Cola is to acquire the Chinese red bean and green drinks maker Culiangwang Beverages, according to a report in Reuters. Valued at $400.5 million including debt, the deal will reportedly allow Coca-Cola to expand its presence in the multi grain beverages market. “The proposed acquisition is in line with Coca-Cola China’s strategy to continue providing […]
Japan: Coca-Cola launches tomato-flavoured water
Coca-Cola is extending its bottled water line in Japan with the launch of a Tomato flavour under the I Lohas brand. According to the company, the natural water contains tomato extract, made with “carefully selected” tomatoes from Kumamoto prefecture. The water has “fruity sweetness and a light aftertaste” for those who do not like tomato […]
Indonesia: Coca-Cola to expand production
Coca-Cola has announced that it is investing in two new production lines in Indonesia with the aim of accelerating growth over the next 3-4 years. “We consider Indonesia a dynamic and promising market and one of the growth engines to achieve our long-term vision,” said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company. “Our Company’s […]
David Butler, VP Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Coca-Cola
Gama spoke to David Butler, Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Coca-Cola. What are your day-to-day activities as Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship? My current focus is leading our Coca-Cola Founders platform. We’ve designed a repeatable and scalable model for co-creating seed-stage startups with a global network of founders. I spend the majority of my […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola to invest R$ 2.7 billion in 2015
Coca-Cola Brazil is to invest R$ 2.7 billion ($0.95 billion) in new production and distribution capacity over the course of 2015, according to a report in Supermercado Moderno. The sum, part of a planned investment of R$ 4.1 billion for the period 2012-2016, will be used to open five new production lines and two distribution […]
India: Coca Cola to invest in new plant in Karnataka
Coca Cola’s plans to open a new bottling facility in the Indian province of Karnataka are one step closer to fruition, according to a report in Business Today. Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages , part of the Coca Cola group has confirmed the investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore ($160 million) to construct a new […]
Australia: Coca Cola launches slimline cans in bright colours
In an extension to its recently-launched 250ml format, Coca Cola has unveiled a range of brightly-coloured pack designs for the summer season in Australia. The range, launched with the hashtag #colouryoursummer, is available in a choice of vibrant hues ranging from green and blue to pink, purple and orange. The new packs are the first […]
Venezuela: Coca Cola launches online platform for “traditional food”
Coca Cola, through its Frescolita brand of cream soda, has expanded its social media presence in Venezuela through the launch of a digital platform related to traditional Venezuelan food. According to Confirmado, the new platform, which is called “El Radar del Sabor” (“The Flavour Radar”) will help users find, recommend, rate and share the best […]
Africa: Joint bottling venture for Coca Cola and SABMiller
The Coca-Cola Company, SABMiller plc and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI, majority shareholders in Coca-Cola Sabco) have closed a deal on a joint bottling venture in South and East Africa. The new bottler, operating under the name of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, will serve 12 high-growth countries accounting for approximately 40 per cent of all Coca-Cola beverage […]