Coca-Cola Consolidated

Name

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Legal name

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

Website

https://cokeconsolidated.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Manufacturing and Bottling

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced) (CRADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic) (CRAOAAAH), Beverage & Alcohol Distribution Centers (TLALAEAK)

Keywords

• Beverage bottling
• Beverage distribution
• Soft drink manufacturing
• Bottling services
• Non-alcoholic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution: Coca-Cola Consolidated manufactures, packages, and distributes Coca-Cola products and other partner brands to retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and offices. Revenue is generated through product sales across 14 states and Washington D.C., serving 60 million consumers with nearly 300 brands and flavors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, manufacturing, packaging, and distributing nearly 300 brands and flavors of beverages from The Coca-Cola Company and other partner brands. Operating 11 manufacturing facilities and 60 distribution and sales centers across 14 states and Washington, D.C., the company serves 60 million consumers with sparkling beverages, flavored teas, and still drinks delivered through its own fleet to retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coca-Cola Beverages (Core Portfolio)
• Sparkling Beverages
• Still Beverages
• Flavored Teas
• Vio Bio Limo
• Red Classic Transportation
• Data Ventures

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 consecutive years of positive revenue growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Six FlagscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Coca-Cola partnered with Six Flags for America's 250th anniversary celebration across 17 parks in 12 states. Providing all-day beverage access and custom beverage creations at participating parks throughout June-July 2026.
• Sedano's SupermarketsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Hispanic grocer launching 'Where Superstitions Are Born' campaign for FIFA World Cup soccer celebrations in Miami, featuring Coca-Cola products and in-store events with Actualidad Radio's Golazo program.
• Circular SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 19 May 2026Deploying Circular OS platform at Indianapolis 500 using AI and blockchain technology to independently verify and track landfill diversion for beverage containers. Creates auditable recycling records for 350,000 attendees. Partnership with Republic Services for collection and recovery.
• NC State UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 August 202510-year pouring rights agreement through July 2035. Investment in fellowships, internships, scholarships, and NIL programs for student-athletes. Partnership includes Wolfpack Sports Properties for athletics sponsorship.
• Memphis GrizzliescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2024Multi-year partnership making Coca-Cola the Official Fan Refreshment of the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum. Includes Sprite Dunk Moments sponsorship and Mic'd Up series. Coca-Cola Consolidated as local bottler providing arena products.
• Republic ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollection and recovery partner for Indianapolis 500 recycling initiative, working with Circular Solutions and Coca-Cola Consolidated to process recyclable materials.
• The Coca-Cola CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster bottler and distributor agreement. Coca-Cola Consolidated purchased The Coca-Cola Company's remaining stake in November 2025 for approximately $2.4 billion. Distributes nearly 300 Coca-Cola brands and flavors.
• University of Kentucky / Rupp ArenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen Game sustainability partnership with dual recycling receptacles resulting in 55% increase in monthly recycling rate. First-ever Green Game hosted in 2025 and again in 2026.
• Indianapolis ColtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time beverage partner with recycling program at Lucas Oil Stadium. Created robust recycling program with 50 bins and 8 upcycled syrup vats for tailgate collection.
• Clemson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year sustainability collaboration with recycling bins, waste collection at sporting events, and student volunteer funding. Collected over 93,000 bottles and cans at single football event.
• Ohio State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunching student programs focused on circular economy and energy innovation in 2026. Partnership for sustainability education and research initiatives.
• Vanguard RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConverts sugar water from destroyed products with food waste and cow manure in anaerobic digestor to produce natural gas, low-carbon fertilizer, and cow bedding. Creates circular economy for unsellable products.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPacked 50,000 meals at Charlotte Motor Speedway with 150 volunteers. Part of 250,000 meal goal for America 250 campaign. Partnership with NASCAR, Speedway Motorsports, and elected officials.
• Harvest Hope Food BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPacked 8,500 meals at Darlington Raceway for families in need. Partnership with Coca-Cola Racing driver Daniel Suarez and NASCAR community.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TennesseeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint meal-packing events with Nashville Soccer Club supporting 46-county service area. Packed final 50,000 meals of 250,000 goal with First Lady Maria Lee.
• Operation HomefrontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMilitary family support partnership with handwritten gratitude notes and gift cards at Tennessee State Capitol event celebrating America 250.
• PENCILminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNashville-based education nonprofit for teacher appreciation events, backpack giveaways, and Together-4-Teachers programs supporting Metro Nashville Public Schools.
• Nashville Soccer ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint teacher appreciation night at Geodis Park and community events supporting education initiatives in Nashville.
• BODYARMORminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports drink brand partnership for Nashville back-to-school events supporting teachers and students.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer partnership for Nashville America 250 celebration providing gift cards for military families alongside Operation Homefront.
• Panini AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollectible FIFA World Cup stickers on 20oz Coke and Coke Zero Sugar bottles launching April 20 across markets. FIFA 2026 marketing activation.
• Red Classic TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary logistics company providing transportation services for product distribution. Partnered with CPCC for apprenticeship program for technicians and mechanics.
• The David & Nicole Tepper FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint Joy to the Carolinas holiday program with Carolina Panthers. Expanded to Western NC for Hurricane Helene relief in 2024.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFIFA World Cup hospitality package sweepstakes with Visa. Sponsor activation at FIFA Fan Festival events across host cities.
• KiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFIFA World Cup sponsor with tournament trip sweepstakes. Fan Festival activations at LA Memorial Coliseum and other venues.
• Lay'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPepsiCo brand releasing 40 international-inspired chip flavors for FIFA World Cup promotional period.
• KilimominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater stewardship company helping farmers achieve water efficiency. Coca-Cola invests in projects to protect operations from basin stress across Mexico and seven countries using AI and satellite data.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PepsiCo: PepsiCo is a global CPG beverage and snack giant that owns the Pepsi bottling network and competes across the same soft drink and sports hydration categories Coca-Cola Consolidated distributes. While vertically integrated with brand ownership, it represents the principal competing bottling/distribution model in the U.S.
• Constellation Brands: Constellation Brands is a major alcoholic beverage producer (Corona, Modelo, Svedka) with its own distribution operations. Comparable as a beverage production and distribution company at scale, though focused on alcoholic beverages where Coca-Cola Consolidated does not operate.
• Keurig Dr Pepper: Keurig Dr Pepper is a major non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer with portfolio including Dr Pepper, Snapple, Core, and Mott's, with growing bottling and distribution operations. Directly competitive across many of the same categories Coca-Cola Consolidated serves in retail and foodservice.
• Monster Beverage Corporation: Monster Beverage is the leading energy drink company in the U.S., distributed largely through Coca-Cola's bottler network including Coca-Cola Consolidated. Comparable as a non-alcoholic beverage competitor with significant overlap in Coca-Cola Consolidated's portfolio channels.

Others

• Reyes Beverage Group: Reyes Beverage Group is one of the largest beverage distributors in the U.S., with operations including beer (Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling), wine & spirits, and foodservice distribution. Adjacent comparable as a major independent beverage distributor and Coca-Cola bottling partner.

Direct peers

• Coca-Cola FEMSA: Coca-Cola FEMSA is the largest Coca-Cola franchised bottler in Latin America, operating in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and other Latin American markets. Closely comparable business model of producing, marketing, selling, and distributing Coca-Cola trademark beverages under similar bottler agreements.
• Primo Brands Corporation: Primo Brands (formerly Primo Water + Cott) is a North American pure-play water and beverage services company with bottling, distribution, and route-based delivery operations. Highly comparable bottling and distribution business model, particularly in water and hydration beverages.
• Coca-Cola HBC: Coca-Cola HBC is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers globally, serving 28 markets across Europe, Nigeria, and Russia. Directly comparable bottling and distribution business with similar brand portfolio and franchisee economics to Coca-Cola Consolidated.
• Coca-Cola Europacific Partners: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is the world's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler by revenue, serving Western Europe, Australia, Pacific, and Indonesia. Directly comparable to Coca-Cola Consolidated as a Coca-Cola bottler with manufacturing, sales, and distribution operations across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• National Beverage Corp: National Beverage Corp (FIZZ) is a smaller specialty beverage company known for LaCroix sparkling water and a portfolio of soft drinks. Comparable as a non-alcoholic CPG beverage manufacturer/distributor, though materially smaller in scale and territory than Coca-Cola Consolidated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cokeccbcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/cocacolaconsolidated
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cocacolaconsolidated

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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