Coca-Cola FEMSA has fully reopened its Porto Alegre plant in Brazil, marking a significant step in the company’s recovery efforts following the May 2024 floods. The reopening ceremony included authorities, media representatives, strategic partners, and employees, underscoring Coca-Cola FEMSA’s commitment to the region.
Eduardo Pereyra, Operations Director of Coca-Cola FEMSA in Brazil, stated: “The full reopening of our Porto Alegre plant reflects the incredible resilience, hard work, and collaborative spirit of our entire team and partners. Seeing it operate at full capacity again fills us with deep pride and renews our energy to continue creating the future by serving our communities.”
The plant had been gradually resuming operations since late 2024 and now operates at full capacity. This recovery was facilitated by an investment plan announced in 2024 amounting to USD 156 million for Rio Grande do Sul. Of this total, USD 119 million were allocated specifically for reconstructing and modernizing the Porto Alegre facility.
During the flood crisis, Coca-Cola FEMSA Brazil provided direct support to over 360 affected employees and assisted 10,000 associated retail establishments. The company also supported nearly 2,000 recyclable material collectors in the region and donated over USD 264,000 in food and essential goods.
Additionally, Coca-Cola FEMSA delivered one million liters of Crystal water to impacted communities as part of its regional disaster support strategy. In Mexico, after Hurricane Otis in 2023, Coca-Cola FEMSA implemented a comprehensive assistance plan that included delivering over 126,000 liters of bottled water to affected communities.
Overall, Coca-Cola FEMSA has donated more than 200,000 liters of water for emergencies in Mexico and Brazil as part of its commitment to water security and humanitarian aid.
With the reopening of the Porto Alegre plant and ongoing community support actions, Coca-Cola FEMSA not only restores its production capacity but also reaffirms its role as a key player in community recovery and sustainable development.
