Coca-Cola closing plants in California

[Thinker101]

After more than a century of bottling sodas in Ventura, a historic Coca-Cola manufacturing plant is preparing to shut its doors for good.

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling announced the Ventura facility will permanently close on July 10, ending a 114-year run in the city and impacting dozens of workers, according to company filings and published reports.

The Ventura closure appears to be part of a broader consolidation effort by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, which has shuttered multiple California facilities in recent years.

The facility’s final day of operation is scheduled for July 10.


Sad to see this happen. Coca-Cola has shut down other plants in other states. Not quite sure what's going on with them.

MSN

 

[Lockback]

"My record of destroying businesses is totally unmatched! Screw you, profits! Kiss my ass, employment! I'm here to destroy, not to build!"

 

[Concerned American]

After more than a century of bottling sodas in Ventura, a historic Coca-Cola manufacturing plant is preparing to shut its doors for good.

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling announced the Ventura facility will permanently close on July 10, ending a 114-year run in the city and impacting dozens of workers, according to company filings and published reports.

The Ventura closure appears to be part of a broader consolidation effort by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, which has shuttered multiple California facilities in recent years.

The facility’s final day of operation is scheduled for July 10.


Sad to see this happen. Coca-Cola has shut down other plants in other states. Not quite sure what's going on with them.

MSN

After over a hundred years, I'm sure it was a financial decision. Coca Cola has other more modern plants--one is in Downey, CA.

 

[Thinker101]

After over a hundred years, I'm sure it was a financial decision. Coca Cola has other more modern plants--one is in Downey, CA.

Rumor has it they're considering outsourcing bottling. Sounds like a terrible idea.

 

[Rambunctious]

Building a new plant and operating it in California is just too expensive.... the regulation is off the charts... the land is overpriced and can be filled with anything from a rare snail to an Indian bone or two.... that will get your project stopped cold....

 

[multivita-man]

Probably had nothing to do with this specific closure but the price of aluminum is about to make canned beer/cola/whatever a lot more expensive. Not much of a beer drinker anymore, which is a good thing b/c the prices of my old go-to six packs has jumped the shark.

 

[Dante]

"My record of destroying businesses is totally unmatched! Screw you, profits! Kiss my ass, employment! I'm here to destroy, not to build!"

who cares

 

[Concerned American]

Rumor has it they're considering outsourcing bottling. Sounds like a terrible idea.

I helped build and install the conveyor system for the Downey plant in the late 70s. At that time they were canning at 1600 cans a minute. IDK if that system is still there--probably not, but it was state of the art at the time.

 

[EdwinAMartin]

I think that company owned several plants, and just closed a couple of them.

Reyes Holdings - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Coca-Cola​

Reyes Holdings distributes The Coca-Cola Company brands under the wholly owned subsidiary Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling. Reyes Holdings merged a second subsidiary, Great Lakes Coca-Cola, into Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling effective January 1, 2022. Reyes Coca-Cola has 59 facilities servicing Chicago, Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, southern Minnesota, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and portions of Tennessee and Kentucky. Reyes Coca-Cola delivers over 336M million cases annually to over 105,000 customers and has over 10,700 employees.

It's a big company. Plus, soft drink sales have been dropping off, and prices are way up, so a lot of working people have moved on to cheaper drinks or stopping drinking sodas altogether.


In fact, soda consumption fell to its lowest point since 2016, with many Americans ditching sugary, carbonated drinks for water, coffee, and other healthier beverages.

This trend change can be attributed to increased prices, health concerns, and market competition, leading to distinct changes in the soft drink industry and related industries.

Reasons for The Drop in Pop

Soda consumption is declining due to the high cost, health risks, and the increasing number of alternative beverages. Together, these factors have caused soda sales to decline massively.

High Prices

The Fall of Soft Drinks: How Americans Are Leaving Behind Soda in Favor of Other Beverages - The National Herald

In the last 15 years, soft drink consumption declined by 60% just for teenagers. Americans are ditching their sugary soft drinks and picking up healthier options, primarily bottled water. People ae turning away from high-priced, high-calorie beverages, leading to a substantial decline in demand...

www.thenationalherald.com

 

[Lockback]

Probably had nothing to do with this specific closure but the price of aluminum is about to make canned beer/cola/whatever a lot more expensive. Not much of a beer drinker anymore, which is a good thing b/c the prices of my old go-to six packs has jumped the shark.

6-packs here are over $9.00. That's highway robbery.
I still like my beer but I've cut back.
Next step: armed robbery.

 

[Concerned American]

Building a new plant and operating it in California is just too expensive.... the regulation is off the charts... the land is overpriced and can be filled with anything from a rare snail to an Indian bone or two.... that will get your project stopped cold....

With current technology, more can be produced on a smaller footprint with fewer people.

 

[Augustine_]

After more than a century of bottling sodas in Ventura, a historic Coca-Cola manufacturing plant is preparing to shut its doors for good.

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling announced the Ventura facility will permanently close on July 10, ending a 114-year run in the city and impacting dozens of workers, according to company filings and published reports.

The Ventura closure appears to be part of a broader consolidation effort by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, which has shuttered multiple California facilities in recent years.

The facility’s final day of operation is scheduled for July 10.


Sad to see this happen. Coca-Cola has shut down other plants in other states. Not quite sure what's going on with them.

MSN

To be fair the U.S. has been hemorrhaging factories and manufacturing jobs in all sectors for the last year and a half

 

[Concerned American]

6-packs here are over $9.00. That's highway robbery.
I still like my beer but I've cut back.
Next step: armed robbery.

I've reduced my consumption as well--largely due to the price. LOL, I went from the old standby domestics to the higher alcohol offerings. They cost more, but I only have to drink one or two Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPAs at 9% to get a buzz.

 

[MarathonMike]

6-packs here are over $9.00. That's highway robbery.
I still like my beer but I've cut back.
Next step: armed robbery.

The best way to save money on Coke is not buy it. That shit will eat the clear coat off of your car.

 

[Lockback]

The best way to save money on Coke is not buy it. That shit will eat the clear coat off of your car.

I don't drink Coke.
I'm talkin' beer here.

 

[Concerned American]

The best way to save money on Coke is not buy it. That shit will eat the clear coat off of your car.

I swore off Coke when they went woke -- Sam's works just as well as a mixer.

 

[Thinker101]

To be fair the U.S. has been hemorrhaging factories and manufacturing jobs in all sectors for the last year and a half

The U.S. has been hemorrhaging manufacturing employment for over four decades

 

[hjmick]

With 26 Coca Cola bottling facilities in California, it's no surprise Reyes wants to consolidate. Nowadays, it only makes sense. They have reassigned 78 of the 85 employees to other Reyes locations, that's good...

 

[my2¢]

After over a hundred years, I'm sure it was a financial decision. Coca Cola has other more modern plants--one is in Downey, CA.

Sounds like that's the case:

The shutdown will affect 85 employees. According to the spokesperson, 78 of those workers will be reassigned to other Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling facilities. Affected employees may also apply for open positions within the company or its sister organizations. The last day of operations is scheduled for July 10. Positions being eliminated include drivers, fleet mechanics, merchandisers, and customer growth representatives.
Please mention the Source: Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Closes Ventura Distribution Center in July 2026 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

 

[EdwinAMartin]

I swore off Coke when they went woke -- Sam's works just as well as a mixer.

Rolled down the aisle the other day; Coke was like $3 for one of the big bottles. while Sam's diet caffeine free was $1. Lots of big Cokes taking up two or three big racks, while the Sam's was almost all gone already. Doesn't stay on the shelf long. I drink mostly water, with a squirt or two from those little bottles of flavoring. 6 gallons of water for $6 plus a small bottle of flavoring for $1.20 or so is a big price savings.