Australia: CCEP invests in manufacturing plant

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the UK-based Coca-Cola bottler. has announced an additional investment of A$105.5 million ($69.63 million) to create a new warmfill line at its Moorabbin plant in Victoria, Australia.

In a statement, CCEP said the investment would be used to develop a 4,200 sq m manufacturing hall, install a high-speed 640 bpm Nitro-Warmfill line, and upgrade the existing infrastructure. The investment will support the company in producing Powerade and Fuze Tea in Victoria, alongside the established lines in Brisbane and Perth.

Commenting on the move, CCEP Australia managing director Orlando Rodriguez said: “By installing a new line in Moorabbin (VIC), we will be able to increase the capacity of the Warmfill network in Australia and continue to distribute more of our great products locally”.

“Our commitment to supporting growth within the sports category is integral to our overall expansion goals, underlining our steadfast belief in this sector. CCEP remains dedicated to continual business investment to increase capacity and enhance efficiency while maintaining a sustainable operation, in line with our growth ambitions” he added.

The new site, which will have capacity to deliver up to 17.8 million unit cases annually, is expected to be operational in Q1 2026.

Source: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners