Coca-Cola FEMSA invests US$45M to expand Costa Rica production plant 

COSTA RICA – Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing 22.41 billion pesos (US$45 million) to expand its production plant in Calle Blancos, Costa Rica.  

The upgrade aims to increase manufacturing capacity, improve warehousing, and strengthen exports to Nicaragua and Panama. 

The Mexico-based bottler announced the expansion will include a new production line to optimize operational efficiency and meet growing consumer demand.  

Additionally, the facility will have an expanded warehouse for finished goods and raw materials, enhancing storage and distribution.  

The new phase of the plant is scheduled to open in September. 

“This investment demonstrates our confidence in Costa Rica, reinforcing our production and distribution capabilities while promoting job creation and economic development,” said Jerri Liu, Chief Operating Officer for Coca-Cola FEMSA in South Central America. 

Since the project’s inception, more than 260 direct and indirect jobs have been created, contributing to Costa Rica’s economic growth. Further employment opportunities are expected as production scales up. 

The Calle Blancos expansion aligns with Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Sustainability Framework, focusing on circular economy practices, climate action, and community development.  

The investment follows a record capital expenditure year for the company in 2024, as CEO Ian Craig highlighted during its annual earnings report. A significant portion of the spending was allocated to expanding production and distribution infrastructure. 

As the world’s largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler by sales volume, Coca-Cola FEMSA operates 56 manufacturing plants and 249 distribution centers, managing a diverse portfolio of 134 brands.  

Serving over 272 million consumers, the company employs more than 104,000 people and distributes approximately 4-billion-unit cases annually through 2.1 million points of sale. 

In 2024, Coca-Cola FEMSA reported a 4.4 percent volume increase to 4,224.6-million-unit cases, supported by growth across key markets. 

The company achieved a 46 percent gross profit margin, 14.2 percent revenue growth, and a 17.4 percent rise in operating income to 40.14 billion pesos, with an operating margin of 14.3 percent. 

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