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San Antonio's Coca-Cola bottling plant gets $42M expansion, adds 80 workers. Coca-Cola has seen population growth in South Texas over the last few years. Now, a San Antonio bottling facility is expanding to meet increasing demand. Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages announced a $42 million, 170,000-square-foot expansion on Friday. The Mexico-based bottling company packages Coca-Cola products for South and Central Texas and has added 80 employees as it brings more warehouse space and another production line to bear. The company's President Susanne Brady-Lusk said the expansion increases their workforce to around 900 at its Eastside facility, which sits beside the Frost Bank Center between Commerce and Houston streets. Brady-Lusk said many roles have been filled as the new production line prepares for full service. A majority of the new jobs were for staffing the warehouse, she added. The expansion included new technologies, such as equipment for forklift operators and charging stations. The production line would be significantly faster, she added, and newer equipment will eventually allow more cans to be packaged. "There is a ramp up. There's a learning in capabilities. There's learning in new machinery," Brady-Lusk said. "But we are almost past that point now in this facility. It's been great. It's been going well." It's not the only investment the beverage company is making in the region. Brady-Lusk said the company is upgrading facilities in Fort Worth and is in the process or already completed new facilities in Waco, Houston and Oklahoma City. Several San Antonio officials hoped the company's investment in San Antonio would go beyond the $42 million expansion. "This whole area is going to be reimagined as we look at what's going to happen with the, I'll call it, the new Frost Bank Center, the expansion of the rodeo and the things that me and my colleagues have envisioned for this area," said state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-San Antonio), who represents the area through District 120. "I am so proud that Coca-Cola is going to be a part of that reimagining, as you've made these major investments here." Eastside officials have been sketching out a plan for the Frost Bank Center as the Spurs depart for a new downtown arena. Voters approved around $193 million for redeveloping the Eastside facility, which could include renovations for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert (Pct. 4) was even more explicit in his pitch to the company, advocating for investments along the nearby Salado Creek. "I can envision along Salado Creek an area where people can watch the games, maybe with a Coca-Cola beverage," he said. Brady-Lusk said ACCSWB had contracts with local venues to provide beverages and had been involved in events in San Antonio around the FIFA World Cup. They were listening to other ideas, she said. "We're open to every opportunity. We'll listen to our local leaders. We'll listen to our local stakeholders, and we love to partner in every community that we operate," she said. "We're all ears. If the opportunity fits the pillars that we support as Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, we're happy to participate."

PIM Brands adds two CPG veterans to commercial team. PIM Brands appointed Vanessa Cope and Joe Hackett to key commercial roles, continuing its retail growth investments. September 24, 2026. 2:35 PM PARK RIDGE, N.J. - PIM Brands has added two CPG veterans to its commercial team as the company expands its capabilities across retail channels. Vanessa Cope has joined the company as vice president of club and value channel, bringing more than 20 years of commercial leadership experience from organizations including Primo Brands, KIND Snacks and Campbell Soup Co. Her experience spans grocery, club, convenience, dollar, drug and foodservice channels, as well as customer development, category strategy and analytics. Joe Hackett, vice president of national accounts, joins PIM from The Coca-Cola Co., where he held leadership roles spanning sales, finance and commercial strategy. Most recently, he led Coca-Cola's Advanced Hydration business supporting several national large-store accounts, overseeing brands including BODYARMOR, Powerade, Vitaminwater and Smartwater. The appointments come as PIM Brands continues to invest in its commercial organization under chief revenue officer Tom Gargiulo, who joined the company earlier this year. PIM has expanded investments in sales planning, shopper marketing, category management and customer development as it grows across categories, channels and customers. "Retailers today expect more from their partners than ever before," said Gargiulo. "As our business continues to grow and evolve, we're investing in the people, capabilities and insights needed to help our retail partners succeed. Vanessa and Joe each bring a proven track record of building brands, growing businesses and delivering customer value, and they'll play an important role in our continued growth." PIM Brands' portfolio includes Welch's Fruit Snacks, Welch's Juicefuls, Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks, Sun-Maid Chocolate Raisins, Toggi, Tuxedos, Original Gummi FunMix and Sour Jacks. The family-owned company operates across snacks, confectionery and consumer health categories.

New Jersey Food Council selects Coca-Cola exec Jim McGreevy as next President & CEO. September 24, 2026, 12:01 pm | in Veteran Food and Beverage Industry Advocate Selected Following National Search The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Board of Directors today announced it has selected Coca-Cola executive Jim McGreevy, a veteran food and beverage industry executive and government affairs leader, as the organization's next President & CEO, succeeding Linda Doherty. McGreevy was selected following a national search launched earlier this year after Doherty announced plans to retire in January 2027 following 33 years with the NJFC, including 23 years as President & CEO. NJFC retained an executive search firm, Stanton Chase, to guide the process for the organization that represents food retailers, wholesalers, distributors and supplier partners throughout New Jersey. "Following an extensive national search, the Board is extremely pleased to welcome Jim McGreevy as the next President & CEO of the New Jersey Food Council," said NJFC Chair Jason Read, Director of Store Operations at Wawa. "We were looking for a proven leader who understands our industry, knows how to build coalitions and has the advocacy experience to ensure the voice of New Jersey's food industry remains strong and effective. Jim brings all of that, along with a deep connection to New Jersey and an impressive record of leadership at both the state and national levels." McGreevy will be stepping away from his position as Vice President of Government Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company, where he leads the company's federal advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. He previously spent eight years as President & CEO of the Beer Institute, the national trade association representing brewers, beer importers and supply-chain partners. Earlier in his career, he held senior government affairs positions with the American Beverage Association and worked on state-level public policy issues across more than 35 states. McGreevy's experience includes leading trade associations, building industry coalitions, directing government affairs strategies and serving as an industry spokesperson before policymakers, regulators and the media. As President & CEO of the Beer Institute, McGreevy oversaw the association's strategic direction, advocacy and industry representation and led efforts that secured a permanent federal excise tax reduction for brewers. "This is an important moment for the New Jersey Food Council," said NJFC Search Committee Chair Jim McCaffrey of McCaffrey's Food Markets. "Linda Doherty has built an extraordinary legacy over more than three decades of service to this organization and our industry. "Finding the right person to follow her required a thoughtful and comprehensive process," he added. "Jim understands that he is inheriting an organization with a strong reputation, an engaged membership and an important mission. We are confident he will build upon that foundation while bringing his own ideas, energy and experience to NJFC." McGreevy, a Neptune resident and Seton Hall University graduate, said the opportunity brings together his experience in food and beverage policy, trade association leadership and advocacy. His professional background also includes a law degree from the University of Bridgeport School of Law. He has been recognized by Washingtonian magazine among its "500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy" from 2024 through 2026, was twice named Brewbound's Person of the Year and was recognized by CEO Update as a Top Association Lobbyist. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the New Jersey Food Council and to follow Linda Doherty, whose leadership has made NJFC one of the most respected trade associations," McGreevy said. "Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand the importance of strong, credible advocacy and the power of bringing an industry together around common goals. I look forward to listening to our members, working with the talented NJFC staff and ensuring that New Jersey's food industry continues to have a strong voice in Trenton and throughout the state." Doherty announced her retirement in February, saying the timing would allow NJFC to conduct a comprehensive search and provide for an orderly leadership transition. She has led the organization through major changes in the food retail industry as well as significant economic and public-policy challenges. "Jim's selection begins an exciting new chapter for the New Jersey Food Council," Doherty said. "I look forward to working with him during the transition and helping ensure that NJFC continues to serve its members with the same energy, credibility and effectiveness that have defined this organization for more than half a century." NJFC represents nearly 400 companies, including approximately 1,200 retail food stores, as well as wholesalers, manufacturers and service companies. The organization advocates for the food retail and distribution industry before state government and works to promote sound public policy, industry best practices and collaboration among its members. Learn more here.