Coca-Cola and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) have announced the sale of a 75% controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Swiss bottler Coca-Cola HBC for $2.6 billion. CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa, operating in 14 countries and handling 40% of Coca-Cola’s product volume on the continent. Commenting on the move, Coca-Cola executive vice president and chief operating officer Henrique Braun said: “Coca-Cola HBC has demonstrated a strong …






