Introduction
Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB), the operational unit of Arca Continental in the United States, has been honored with the prestigious Candler Cup, the highest award given by The Coca-Cola Company within its bottling system. This accolade distinguishes AC-CCSWB as the best bottler among approximately 225 operations worldwide.
Selection Criteria and Leadership
AC-CCSWB was chosen by its peers among the leading Coca-Cola bottlers based on stringent performance criteria, including revenue growth, capability development, and continuous investment in its people and culture. This achievement also highlights the strategic leadership of Jorge Humberto Santos Reyna, Chairman of Arca Continental’s Board of Directors.
Statements from Key Figures
- Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández, General Director of Arca Continental, stated: “Winning the esteemed Candler Cup from Coca-Cola reaffirms Arca Continental’s commitment to leading the markets we operate in and our firm belief in generating shared value as part of the Coca-Cola system. This accomplishment is a result of our employees’ dedication and determination to make a positive difference that unites us.”
- Jean Claude Tissot, CEO of AC-CCSWB, expressed: “This award is a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work of our frontline heroes, whose dedication drives the success of our company. Their efforts embody the spirit of excellence that defines AC-CCSWB and the results we achieve across our territory.”
Growth and Integration of Best Practices
Since its establishment in 2017, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages has integrated best practices from the US and Latin America, employing more than 9,000 team members in Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. This unique bottler operates a sustainable business model that fuels its profitable growth and generates shared value in the communities where it operates.
Additional Accomplishments
Earlier this year, AC-CCSWB was named the best Coca-Cola bottler in the US by winning the Market Street Challenge, an award it has received three times since 2018.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Candler Cup? The Candler Cup is the highest award given by The Coca-Cola Company within its bottling system, recognizing the best bottler among approximately 225 operations worldwide.
- Who is Jorge Humberto Santos Reyna? Jorge Humberto Santos Reyna is the Chairman of Arca Continental’s Board of Directors, whose strategic leadership has contributed to AC-CCSWB’s success.
- What does Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages do? Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is a bottling unit of Arca Continental operating in the US, integrating best practices from both the US and Latin America to create a sustainable business model that generates shared value in its communities.
