Coca-Cola FEMSA invests US$110m to expand Mogi das Cruzes plant in Brazil
Expansion includes two new soft drink production lines, advanced technology integration, and job creation in São Paulo state.
BRAZIL – Coca-Cola FEMSA has announced an investment of more than 600m reais (US$110m) to expand its plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo state, Brazil.
The company, the largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler by sales volume, will use the funds to install two new production lines dedicated to soft drinks, according to a statement from the Mogi das Cruzes city hall.
The facility, already regarded as Coca-Cola FEMSA’s most strategic plant in Brazil, will benefit from cutting-edge technology aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability. The expansion is also expected to generate new jobs in the region.
Construction is scheduled for completion between October and December, with the new lines set to begin operations in January.
In the statement, Coca-Cola FEMSA’s supply chain director, Mario Cesar Schafaschek, emphasised the site’s importance.
“The Mogi facility plays a strategic role not only for our company but also within the Coca-Cola System in Brazil. We are very optimistic about the arrival of the new soft drink lines, featuring high-level technology that will bring great efficiency to the use of resources,” he said.
He added that the project reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainable regional development, benefiting partners, customers, and the local community.
Mogi das Cruzes mayor, Mara Bertaiolli, welcomed the investment, noting its potential to revitalise local industry.
“The industry will be revived, and Coca-Cola is back in Mogi. We’ll have a sustainable production format, generating jobs and income for our city. This is just the beginning of our partnership. Coca-Cola FEMSA trusts Mogi, and we will work together for the benefit of our population,” she said.
The expansion in Mogi das Cruzes forms part of a broader investment plan outlined in Coca-Cola FEMSA’s 2024 annual report.
The company intends to install nine new production lines across its operations, with four planned for Brazil, one in Mexico, two in Guatemala, and one in Costa Rica.
In March, Coca-Cola FEMSA invested 22.41bn pesos (US$45m) in its Calle Blancos plant in Costa Rica to add a new line, increase capacity, improve warehousing, and boost exports to markets including Nicaragua and Panama.
In Brazil, the company operates 11 plants and 49 distribution centres, underscoring its significant presence in the country’s beverage sector.
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