COCA-COLA BEVERAGES FLORIDA, LLC


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Locations: UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, FLORIDA

Coke Florida Celebrates Earth Day with Statewide Sustainability and Conservation Activities

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) recognizes the global celebration of Earth Day 2024 with activities organized throughout its 18-territory market focused on the environmental well-being of communities.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) recognizes the global celebration of Earth Day 2024 with activities organized throughout its 18-territory market focused on the environmental well-being of communities.
  • “I am thrilled with the additional work we have done in local communities in honor of Earth Day,” said Erin Black, Vice President, Sustainability, Risk Management and Facilities at Coke Florida.
  • Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay collaborated with Coke Florida for its first-ever Conservation Weekend , April 19-21.
  • “As the local Coca-Cola bottler, Coke Florida is proud to give back to our local communities while prioritizing sustainability capabilities within our business,” said John Mitchell, Sustainability Manager, Coke Florida.

Coke Florida Promotes System Veteran to Commercial Planning Role

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced the promotion of Jeremie Hayford to Vice President, Planning - Commercial Operations.

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  • Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced the promotion of Jeremie Hayford to Vice President, Planning - Commercial Operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215003157/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced the promotion of Jeremie Hayford to Vice President, Planning - Commercial Operations.
  • In the Vice President, Planning - Commercial Operations role, Hayford will work to optimize customer service and improve resource productivity, quality, and the efficiency of commercial operations through a modern, digital-first planning framework.
  • Before joining Coke Florida, Jeremie worked across the Coke system in areas including business process engineering, DSD planning, distribution, and end-to-end planning.

Coke Florida Empowers Communities Through Access to Educational and Technology Resources During Black History Month

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming.

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  • Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201613255/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler, announces that its Black History Month initiatives will again focus on education and technology access for Floridians.
  • Coke Florida's Black History Month program is in its ninth year and will surpass $800,000 in donations.
  • At the conclusion of Black History Month 2024, Coke Florida, through its laptop donation campaign, will have established and upgraded 11 community computer labs across the state.

Coke Florida Human Resources Team Achieves Top 100 Global Award

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) Human Resources (HR) has received a 2023 OnCon Icon Award for recognition as a Top 100 Global HR team.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) Human Resources (HR) has received a 2023 OnCon Icon Award for recognition as a Top 100 Global HR team.
  • "We believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and the HR team plays a vital role in driving their success in the workforce,” said David Cross, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for Coke Florida.
  • “Coke Florida’s HR professionals serve our nearly 5,000 associates from recruiting and onboarding to professional development and retention initiatives.” Cross was named a Top 100 Human Resources Professional at the 2022 OnCon Icon Awards.
  • “Coke Florida’s OnCon Icon Award recognition and spot on the list of Top 100 Global Human Resources teams is well-earned – a testament to the dedication, leadership, and reputation of an exceptional HR team.”
    Coke Florida's HR team is committed to fostering growth, diversity and inclusion, and talent development.

Coke Florida Awarded FSMSDC MBE Business Impact Award

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has been awarded the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) 2023 Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has been awarded the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) 2023 Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128102113/en/
    Coke Florida has been recognized by the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) with a 2023 Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award.
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    As part of FSMSDC’s Annual Business Impact Awards, the Doing Well While Doing Good® award recognizes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Corporate Member whose organization is making a difference in the community through civic, philanthropic, and volunteer initiatives.
  • “We could not think of a better company than Coke Florida for this year’s award,” said Beatrice Louissaint, President and CEO of the FSMSDC.

Coke Florida Receives Coveted Tampa Bay EDC Community Transformer Award

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the recipient of the 2023 Community Transformer Award, presented by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (Tampa Bay EDC).

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the recipient of the 2023 Community Transformer Award, presented by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (Tampa Bay EDC).
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    The Tampa Bay EDC partnered with TECO in 2019 to create the Community Transformer Award, which honors an EDC project company that has had an impact on the region above and beyond creating jobs and capital investment.
  • All of us at Coke Florida thank the EDC and the award sponsor, TECO, for acknowledging the impact of our work in the community.
  • “Since its founding in 2015, Coke Florida has been a committed partner in the Tampa Bay business community,” said Craig J. Richard, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay EDC.

Coke Florida Names New Leader for Company’s Field Franchise Operations

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced Scott McLaughlin as Vice President, Field Franchise Operations.

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  • Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced Scott McLaughlin as Vice President, Field Franchise Operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102143153/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) names Scott McLaughlin as Vice President, Field Franchise Operations.
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    Scott will lead Coke Florida’s territory general management and field sales organizations, inclusive of sales and merchandising execution with local and national customers, business development, and sales capability.
  • “Scott has been a key leader in the development of Coke Florida’s commercial capabilities,” said Thomas Benford, President and Chief Operating Officer of Coke Florida.

Coke Florida Names Transformation and Innovation Leader

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced that it has named Gregory “Greg“ Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced that it has named Gregory “Greg“ Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation.
  • A seasoned professional in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, Park will lead transformation initiatives that harness disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision, Blockchain, and augmented reality to drive rapid innovation across all facets of Coke Florida business operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816819817/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC names Greg Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation.
  • Park will lead transformation initiatives that harness disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision, Blockchain, and augmented reality (AR) to drive rapid innovation across all facets of Coke Florida business operations.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC partners with Florida Prepaid College Foundation to Launch $2.8M Scholarship Program

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808412244/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC partners with Florida Prepaid College Foundation to launch a ten-year, $2.8M scholarship program.
  • The newly established Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship will cover tuition and most fees for students attending a Florida public four-year university, two-year college, or technical/vocational school.
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    Coke Florida’s donation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to fund the dreams of 250 economically disadvantaged students.
  • The newly established Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship will cover tuition and most fees for students attending a Florida public four-year university, two-year college, or technical/vocational school.

Coke Florida Equips 5,000 Students with Backpacks and School Supplies

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), has launched its annual Backpack Giveback program for Florida students returning to school for the new academic year.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), has launched its annual Backpack Giveback program for Florida students returning to school for the new academic year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803278045/en/
    The Coke Florida Backpack Giveback initiative, one of the company’s longest-running programs under its Education community pillar, has donated nearly 25,000 backpacks since 2018.
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    The Coke Florida Backpack Giveback initiative, one of the company’s longest-running programs under its Education community pillar, has donated nearly 25,000 backpacks since 2018.
  • “Our goal is simple: help as many students as possible with the necessary school supplies needed to set them up for success in the classroom and beyond.”
    Backpacks filled with essential school supplies will be donated to K-12 students across Coke Florida’s 47-county footprint.