Coca-Cola Hbc

What Coca-Cola Hbc does

Coca-Cola HBC AG is a publicly listed (LSE: CCH) strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, manufacturing, packaging, distributing, and merchandising finished branded soft drinks and a broader 24/7 beverage portfolio across 29 countries spanning Europe, Africa, and the Caucasus. The group operates from its Zug, Switzerland headquarters with 33,000+ employees, manufacturing 2 billion+ unit cases annually (50 billion servings) and serving approximately 605 million potential consumers through retail, wholesale, and HoReCa channels. Its Irish market entity operates from Dublin and Lisburn (Northern Ireland), with the Knockmore Hill plant (opened 2008, £93.5m investment) producing over 90% of products sold across the island of Ireland and employing 550+ staff.

The company's core technology stack centers on beverage manufacturing across PET, can, and glass lines, with proprietary capabilities including Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology (first in the beverage industry, reducing carbon emissions by 65%), electronic bottle inspection equipment, ISO 9001/22000 quality systems, and an Integrated Competitive Supply Chain (ICSC) operating across Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics. Product offerings span sparkling (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper), hydration (Deep RiverRock, Powerade, Oasis), juice (Fruice), adult sparkling (Schweppes), energy (Monster, BPM), premium spirits (Finlandia, Jack Daniels, Macallan, Brugal), and coffee (Caffé Vergnano) — totaling 197 brands covering every consumption occasion.

Revenue is generated transactionally through B2B sale of finished beverages to trade partners (retailers, wholesalers, hotels, restaurants, cafes) using a field-based direct sales motion led by Business Developers. Distribution leverages direct field sales, retail/wholesale distribution networks, HoReCa-focused premium spirits distribution, and the broader Coca-Cola System. Premium spirits are distributed across 23 of 29 markets through HoReCa; coffee via Caffé Vergnano (30% equity stake since 2021). Pricing is negotiated bilaterally with trade partners and is not publicly disclosed. Geographic diversification across 29 markets, multiple distribution channels, and a multi-category portfolio provide structural risk diversification across both customer concentration and end-market exposure.

Name

Coca-Cola Hbc

Legal name

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Limited

Website

https://ie.coca-colahellenic.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Coca-Cola HBC AG is a publicly listed (LSE: CCH) strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, manufacturing and distributing finished branded beverages across 29 countries through retail, wholesale, and HoReCa channels with 33,000+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic) (CRAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic) (CRADAIAH), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Soft Drinks, Water, Juice, RTD Coffee/Tea) (AFAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Beverage manufacturing
• Soft drink distribution
• Bottling services
• Premium spirits distribution
• Ready-to-drink beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Knockmore

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Soft Drinks Manufacturing and Distribution: Coca-Cola HBC manufactures, packages, distributes and merchandises finished branded soft drinks from The Coca-Cola Company to trade partners and consumers. Revenue comes from selling finished beverage products to retail customers, wholesale, and directly to consumers through various channels.
2. Premium Spirits Distribution: Distribution of premium spirits including Jack Daniels, Finlandia Vodka, Finlandia Vodka, Edrington products (Famous Grouse, Macallan, Brugal), Campari Group products, and owned brands like Rézangyal and Zlatni Pelin. Available in 23 of 29 markets through HoReCa channels.
3. Coffee Distribution: Distribution of Caffé Vergnano premium Italian coffee brand (acquired 30% equity shareholding in 2021) as part of 24/7 portfolio strategy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coca-Cola HBC is the strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. It manufactures, packages, distributes and merchandises finished branded non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages across 29 countries, supported by an Integrated Competitive Supply Chain and a 24/7 portfolio of approximately 197 global and local brands covering sparkling soft drinks, water, juice, energy, coffee, adult sparkling and premium spirits.

Product overview

Coca-Cola HBC operates as a growth-focused Consumer Packaged Goods business and strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, offering a unified 24/7 beverage portfolio. The portfolio includes core sparkling brands (Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper), hydration products (Deep RiverRock, Powerade, Oasis), juice (Fruice), adult sparkling (Schweppes), energy drinks (BPM Energy, Monster Energy), premium spirits (Finlandia Vodka, Jack Daniels, The Macallan, Brugal), and coffee (Caffè Vergnano). The company produces, packages, distributes, and sells these brands across 29 countries through its manufacturing facilities including the Knockmore Hill plant in Lisburn, serving consumers throughout the island of Ireland and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coca-Cola: Flagship sparkling soft drink brand from The Coca-Cola Company
• Fanta
• Sprite
• Deep RiverRock
• Fruice
• Monster Energy
• BPM Energy
• Finlandia Vodka
• Schweppes
• Jack Daniels
• Powerade
• Oasis

Products and services

• Coca-Cola (and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar / Diet Coke)
• Fanta
• Sprite
• Dr Pepper
• Tanora
• Deep RiverRock
• Powerade
• Oasis
• Fruice
• Schweppes
• BPM Energy
• Monster Energy
• Finlandia Vodka
• The Macallan
• Brugal
• Jack Daniels
• Caffè Vergnano

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon emissions by 60% per litre of beverage produced (Ireland)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Irish Football Association (Irish FA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2025The Coca-Cola Company, alongside its strategic bottling partner Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, announced a new soft drinks partnership with the Irish Football Association and Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL). Partnership includes sponsorship of Northern Ireland football at various levels.
• Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2025Joint soft drinks partnership between The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, Irish FA and NIFL for Northern Ireland football sponsorship.
• SistersINminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland became a Development Partner of SistersIN, supporting its mission to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders across Northern Ireland.
• Caffé VergnanocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, acquired 30% equity shareholding in Caffé Vergnano, a premium Italian coffee brand, strengthening the 24/7 portfolio and coffee category.
• YouthAction Northern IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YouthAction Northern Ireland to deliver #YouthEmpowered programme supporting young people aged 18-25 across Ireland and Northern Ireland not in education, employment or training with employability skills.
• Irish Youth FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Coca-Cola Thank You Fund Empowered programme supporting over 1,500 young people aged 18-25 with skills and confidence to improve employment prospects.
• An TaiscecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership (over a decade) with An Taisce on Clean Coast programme engaging communities in protection of Ireland's beaches, seas and marine life. Supported approximately 20,000 volunteers in coastal regions.
• Keep Northern Ireland BeautifulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Clean Coast programme for coastal environmental protection. Partnership has seen volunteers remove tonnes of litter from Irish coastline over more than 16 years of engagement.
• Re-turnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTom Burke, Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, serves as Board member at Re-turn, Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme operator.
• Brown-FormancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Brown-Forman products including Jack Daniels, Finlandia Vodka, El Jimador in 9 CCH markets. In 2023, CCH acquired Finlandia Vodka from Brown-Forman. Started cooperation in 2008 as distributor in Hungary.
• EdringtoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Edrington products including Famous Grouse, Macallan, Brugal in 14 CCH markets. Started in 2010 in Hungary, Croatia and Serbia, now expanded to multiple markets.
• Campari GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium spirits partnership for distribution of Campari Group products in select CCH markets as part of 24/7 portfolio strategy.
• FoodCloudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly product donations to FoodCloud to help address food poverty and reduce food waste. During COVID-19, donated 100,000+ meals to foodbanks and charities via FoodCloud.
• FareShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing support of FareShare with monthly product donations to help address food poverty.
• Simon CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinued support of Simon Community with product donations to help address homelessness and social issues.
• The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company for over 60 years. The Coca-Cola Company manufactures concentrates, bases and syrups, owns brands and is responsible for consumer brand marketing. Coca-Cola HBC manufactures, packages, distributes and merchandises finished branded products.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Refresco: Europe's largest independent bottler producing private-label and branded beverages including soft drinks, juices, and water. Operates a comparable co-manufacturing and bottling model with similar customers (retail chains, foodservice) and is one of the few independent players at CCH's scale in beverage manufacturing.
• Coca-Cola İçecek: The Coca-Cola bottler for Turkey, Pakistan, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Operates the same TCCC franchise model with concentrated soft drinks, juice, and water portfolio serving retail and HoReCa — directly comparable in business model and bottling economics.
• Coca-Cola FEMSA: The largest Coca-Cola bottler by volume globally, operating across Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. A direct strategic-bottling peer to CCH under the same TCCC franchise system with analogous manufacturing, distribution, and brand portfolio economics.
• Arca Continental: One of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in Latin America (Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina) and the US Southwest. Operates the same TCCC contract bottling model with parallel portfolio, manufacturing, and distribution structure, providing a directly comparable strategic-bottler benchmark.
• Britvic: UK and Ireland-based soft drinks manufacturer (PepsiCo licensed brands plus owned brands like Robinsons, J2O, Tango). Now part of Carlsberg Group. Direct competitor to CCH in the Ireland and UK carbonated soft drinks market with overlapping retail customers and similar manufacturing/distribution profile.
• Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP): The other major strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, formed from the merger of Coca-Cola European Partners and Coca-Cola Amatil. Operates across Western Europe, Australia, and the Pacific — serving overlapping customers (retail, HoReCa) with the same TCCC concentrate supply, manufacturing footprint, and route-to-market model as Coca-Cola HBC.

Broad incumbents

• Monster Beverage Corporation: Global energy drink leader distributed by CCH in multiple European markets. Strategic supplier-distributor relationship with CCH (and CCEP) and a major incumbent shaping the energy category that CCH is leveraging as part of its 24/7 portfolio expansion.
• Cott Corporation: Global beverage co-manufacturer and private-label producer with a broad portfolio of soft drinks, waters, and alcoholic beverages. Operates a comparable manufacturing and bottling infrastructure but focuses on private-label and licensed brands rather than holding a flagship exclusive bottling contract.
• Red Bull: Global energy drink category leader with vertically integrated brand-distribution model. Competes with CCH's BPM Energy and Monster distribution business and represents a comparable large-scale beverage brand with premium positioning in the same retail and HoReCa channels CCH serves.
• Keurig Dr Pepper: Major North American beverage incumbent across soft drinks (Dr Pepper, 7UP, Canada Dry), coffee (Keurig), and water. Competes with CCH brands in international markets and offers an analogous combined carbonated-soft-drink + coffee + hydration portfolio under one corporate roof.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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