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2021 Bottler of the Year: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED

Southeast bottler nearly quadruples in size, embraces team mentality

January 7, 2021

Founded in 1902, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED has grown to be the second largest privately owned bottler in North America. Under the leadership of its CEO John H. Sherman, the company has nearly quadrupled in size, going from 50,000 customers to 150,000, 20 facilities to 60 production and sales and distributions center and grew its revenue to $3 billion.

Between Drinks

Beverage companies step up amid COVID-19 pandemic

All hands on deck to direct critical resources to first responders, food banks

Barbara Harfmann

May 6, 2020

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During this unprecedented time in history, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on the supply chain, causing bars, restaurants and retailers to close, tradeshows to be shuttered, and living rooms to turn into workplaces and schools.

AHA

Sarah Graybill

November 13, 2019

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In its first major brand launch in over a decade, The Coca-Cola Co. announced the release of AHA, a new flavored sparkling water that offers a little caffeine boost that will be released in early 2020, the company says.

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2019 Beverage Bottler of the Year: Coca-Cola completes bottling initiative

68 independent bottlers part of refranchised network

Barbara Harfmann

January 22, 2019

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To keep operations streamlined and humming along, the Coca-Cola system in North America embarked on a milestone commitment nearly a decade ago to reshape its North American bottling operations by returning ownership to local partners.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated reports fiscal results

April 13, 2018

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Coca Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., reported operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2017.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated acquires territories, facilities

Bottler’s footprint expands within southern territories

October 2, 2017

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Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., announced that it entered into and completed transactions with The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, to exchange distribution territory.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated announces investment in Baltimore plant

Bottler invests $10M in plant

July 14, 2017

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Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated announced a $10 million investment in its Baltimore manufacturing plant, located at 701 North Kresson St. Mayor Catherine Pugh joined company officials on a tour of the production center to learn more about the investment and manufacturing processes at the facility.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated announces 2016 financial results

Company sees increase for both full year and fourth quarter

April 14, 2017

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Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., reported operating results for the fourth quarter and the year, which ended Jan. 1, 2017.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated to expand distribution

Company signs letter of intent for territories in Cleveland

February 7, 2017

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Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (CCBCC), Charlotte, N.C., announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., to expand the company's distribution territory in northern Ohio.

Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Co. expands

Coca-Cola bottler announces $35 million investment

December 15, 2014

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Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Co., a division of Birmingham, Ala.-based Coca-Cola Bottling United, announced a $35 million investment in the Montgomery, Ala., area that will improve distribution, create jobs and help the local community.