Coca-Cola Consolidated

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Company type	Public
Traded as	NYSE: [ COKE]
Industry	Beverage
Founded	1902
Founder	J.B. Harrison
Headquarters	Charlotte, North Carolina , United States
Key people	Frank Harrison (Chairman and CEO)
Products	Soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, juices, and more
Revenue	US$4.9 billion (2020)
Operating income	US$400 million (2020)
Net income	US$250 million (2020)
Number of employees	16,000 (2020)
Website	cokeconsolidated.com

Coca-Cola Consolidated is a publicly traded beverage company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. The company was founded in 1902 by J.B. Harrison and has since grown to become a major player in the beverage industry.

History

Coca-Cola Consolidated was established in 1902 by J.B. Harrison as the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Greensboro. Over the years, the company expanded its operations and acquired several other bottling companies, eventually becoming the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

In 1980, the company changed its name to Coca-Cola Consolidated to reflect its growing presence and expanded product portfolio. Today, Coca-Cola Consolidated operates in 14 states across the Eastern United States and serves a diverse range of beverages, including soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, juices, and more.

Operations

Coca-Cola Consolidated operates a network of manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and sales offices to serve its customers. The company produces and distributes a wide range of beverages under various brands, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, and many others.

The company's manufacturing plants are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in production. Coca-Cola Consolidated also maintains a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as water conservation and recycling programs.

Financial Performance

In 2020, Coca-Cola Consolidated reported a revenue of US$4.9 billion, representing an increase of compared to the previous year. The company's operating income for the same period was US$400 million, while its net income reached US$250 million.

Key People

The current Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated is Frank Harrison, who has been with the company for several decades. Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth and expansion.

See Also

• The Coca-Cola Company
• Coca-Cola
• Beverage industry
• Soft drink
• Bottled water
• Juice (drink)