What Coca-Cola Beverages Florida does

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) is a family-owned, certified Minority Owned (MBE) Coca-Cola bottler and distributor headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2015, it holds exclusive territorial rights from The Coca-Cola Company to manufacture, market, sell, distribute, and merchandise Coca-Cola and partner-company products across 47 Florida counties covering approximately 21 million consumers. Operations span 18 sales and distribution territories, 4 manufacturing facilities producing more than 100 million cases annually, and over 20 office, distribution, and production sites across the state, with a workforce exceeding 5,000 associates and total annual distribution of approximately 119 million cases.

The business model is direct B2B distribution: field sales teams sell and deliver to retail, foodservice, and on-premise customers through a company-owned fleet and warehouse network. Revenue is transaction-based with pricing undisclosed due to contracted B2B relationships. Operational technology includes advanced automated warehouse systems—most notably the new $84 million, 180,000-square-foot Orlando Distribution Center with 29 docks and capacity for approximately 34 million cases annually—and a BIOIONIX water reclamation system achieving a 97.2% reduction in process water use with closed-loop nanobubble disinfection. The core product portfolio spans Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, smartwater, Gold Peak tea, plus limited-edition America250 commemorative SKUs.

Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, hospitality partnerships (Marriott), and sports sponsorships (Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida Panthers, Daytona International Speedway), alongside event-based activations (FIFA World Cup 2026 caravan, Holiday Caravan) and community programs (Refreshing Minds Scholarship, Supplier Diversity). The company holds Certified MBE status, is recognized as the fourth largest Black-owned business in the United States, and was named a 2026 US Best Managed Companies Gold Honoree by Deloitte Private.

Name

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida

Legal name

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC

Website

https://cokeflorida.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is a family-owned, certified Minority Owned Coca-Cola bottler and distributor headquartered in Tampa, exclusively serving 21 million consumers across 47 Florida counties through 18 distribution territories and 4 manufacturing facilities, distributing 119 million cases annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution

NAICS

Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Soft Drinks, Water, Juice, RTD Coffee/Tea) (AFAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic) (CRAOAAAH), Sports Drinks & Hydration Beverages (CRADAHAK)

Keywords

• Beverage distribution
• Bottled beverages
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Beverage manufacturing
• Coca-Cola bottling

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution and Sales: Coca-Cola Beverages Florida markets, sells, manufactures, distributes, and merchandises products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies across 47 Florida counties and 18 territories.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida markets, sells, manufactures, distributes, and merchandises beverages of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies across 47 Florida counties and 18 territories. The company operates 4 manufacturing facilities producing more than 100 million cases annually and distributes approximately 119 million cases of beverages each year to retail, foodservice, and on-premise customers. Its product portfolio includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, smartwater, and Gold Peak tea.

Product overview

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) is a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler operating as a beverage distribution and manufacturing company rather than a software technology product company. The company markets, sells, manufactures, distributes, and merchandises products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies. The core product portfolio includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, smartwater, and Gold Peak tea, distributed through an extensive network of 18 sales and distribution territories covering 47 Florida counties. Coke Florida operates 4 manufacturing facilities producing over 100 million cases annually and distributes approximately 119 million cases across the Florida market. The company also runs marketing initiatives including the FIFA World Cup 2026 activation, Holiday Caravan Tour, and America250 commemorative packaging program, along with community programs such as the Refreshing Minds Scholarship and a Supplier Diversity Program for diverse businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coca-Cola

Quantifiable outcome

• 119 million cases of product distributed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• BIOIONIXcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 February 2026Coca-Cola Beverages Florida partnered with BIOIONIX to implement a water reclamation system for its bottle and can warmers, projecting to save an average of 160,000 gallons of water each week. The system uses BIOONIX's three-tier disinfection technology with nanobubble cleaning to recondition and reuse process water in a closed loop.
• America250flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Signature Partner of America250, Coke Florida is producing commemorative packaging spotlighting all 50 states for the nation's 250th anniversary. The partnership includes community engagement initiatives, local activations throughout 2026, specially wrapped delivery trucks, and patriotic branding on Coca-Cola packages.
• MarriottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Marriott for hospitality beverage distribution and promotional activations in the hospitality sector.
• FIFA World Cup 2026flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola is an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Coke Florida brings the spirit of the tournament to over 40 customer, partner, and retail locations across Florida through the FIFA Caravan, including interactive activities, games, beverage sampling, and photo opportunities.
• Jacksonville JaguarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNFL partnership with Jacksonville Jaguars for sports marketing and stadium beverage distribution at EverBank Stadium.
• Florida PantherscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNHL partnership with Florida Panthers for sports marketing and arena beverage distribution at Amerant Bank Arena, including Holiday Caravan activations.
• Daytona International SpeedwaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNASCAR partnership including Daytona 500 Block Party activations with Coca-Cola Show Car Display, ticket raffles, live entertainment, and brand activations.
• The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola Company products in Florida territory, marketing, selling, manufacturing, distributing, and merchandising products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated: Largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the US, publicly traded, operating across the Southeast. Directly comparable as a Coca-Cola system franchise bottler with similar manufacturing and distribution model serving retail and foodservice.
• Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling: Large privately held Coca-Cola bottler and beer distributor operating across multiple US territories. Comparable as a major Coca-Cola franchise bottler with similar route-to-market and production footprint.
• Swire Coca-Cola USA: One of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the US, operating across 13 western states. Directly comparable as a Coca-Cola franchise bottler with manufacturing, sales, and distribution operations at national scale.
• Coca-Cola UNITED: Large Coca-Cola bottler serving the Southeast and Sunbelt regions with manufacturing and distribution. Comparable franchise bottling model, though privately held like Coke Florida.
• Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages: Philadelphia-area Coca-Cola franchise bottler with similar production and distribution structure. Comparable as a regional Coca-Cola system partner with field sales and direct-store-delivery model.
• Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company: Coca-Cola system bottler serving Midwest and Southern US territories. Comparable franchise bottling operations with manufacturing and route-to-market sales.
• Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages: Coca-Cola franchise bottler serving Texas and the Southwest. Comparable independent bottler with manufacturing, distribution, and retail merchandising operations.
• Pepsi Bottling Ventures: Largest privately held Pepsi bottler in the US, operating across the Southeast. Closely comparable as the Pepsi-system analogue to Coke Florida—independent bottler with manufacturing, sales, and distribution in adjacent Sunbelt geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Keurig Dr Pepper: Major publicly traded non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer with extensive US distribution. Comparable as a portfolio beverage manufacturer/distributor but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple brand families, not a Coca-Cola system peer.

Emerging players

• Celsius Holdings: Fast-growing functional and energy beverage brand with deep Florida ties and prior employer of Coke Florida's VP Marketing. Comparable as a non-alcoholic beverage brand distributed in the same Florida retail channels, though operating as a brand rather than a bottler.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cokeflorida
• Instagraminstagram.com/cokeflorida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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