Coca-Cola FEMSA Invests $45 Million to Expand Costa Rica Production Facility
The investment focuses on enhancing production capacity and boosting exports to regional markets.
Coca-Cola FEMSA has announced a $45 million investment aimed at expanding its production plant in Calle Blancos, Costa Rica, as of March 17, 2025. This strategic initiative is set to enhance production capacity, improve logistical efficiency, and consolidate product supply within the country, while also facilitating increased exports to neighboring markets such as Nicaragua and Panama.
The project entails the establishment of a new production line designed to optimize operational capabilities to meet rising customer and consumer demand.
Additionally, an expanded warehouse for finished goods and raw materials is planned, aimed at enhancing storage and distribution efficiencies.
Jerri Liu, the Director of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s South Central America Division, highlighted the investment’s importance by stating that the company is committed to sustainable growth in Costa Rica and to positively impacting the communities in which it operates.
Liu noted that the investment reflects Coca-Cola FEMSA's confidence in Costa Rica, strengthening production and distribution while promoting job creation and socioeconomic development.
The expansion project has already resulted in the creation of over 260 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to Costa Rica's economy, with expectations for further growth as production scales up.
This initiative aligns with Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Sustainability Framework, which focuses on actions related to the circular economy, climate action, and community development.
Manuel Tovar, the Foreign Trade Minister of Costa Rica, expressed his support for the investment.
He emphasized the positive implications of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s commitment, stating that it will enhance production capacity, create additional jobs, and boost exports from the country.
The project entails the establishment of a new production line designed to optimize operational capabilities to meet rising customer and consumer demand.
Additionally, an expanded warehouse for finished goods and raw materials is planned, aimed at enhancing storage and distribution efficiencies.
Jerri Liu, the Director of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s South Central America Division, highlighted the investment’s importance by stating that the company is committed to sustainable growth in Costa Rica and to positively impacting the communities in which it operates.
Liu noted that the investment reflects Coca-Cola FEMSA's confidence in Costa Rica, strengthening production and distribution while promoting job creation and socioeconomic development.
The expansion project has already resulted in the creation of over 260 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to Costa Rica's economy, with expectations for further growth as production scales up.
This initiative aligns with Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Sustainability Framework, which focuses on actions related to the circular economy, climate action, and community development.
Manuel Tovar, the Foreign Trade Minister of Costa Rica, expressed his support for the investment.
He emphasized the positive implications of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s commitment, stating that it will enhance production capacity, create additional jobs, and boost exports from the country.
