Bottler Quotes

When a customer comes to our system with an idea, we want to consider it as a system for the benefit of our consumers and our entire system, which is how we have handled this request. We are currently reviewing a complex and unrealistic proposal from the Coca-Cola Bottlers Association and have committed to responding to it by February 22. These lawsuits will only shut down for everyone what we believe had been a productive business dialogue. - Don Knauss

We've been working diligently to introduce new, healthier offerings that give schools a broader selection of better-for-you-options than ever before. We're also providing incentives to our bottlers that will encourage compliance with the new policy. As an industry, we are part of the solution. - Dawn Hudson

We view this merger as great news... In general, larger bottlers can operate more efficiently, compete more efficiently against other big bottlers and, most important, better serve the needs of our rapidly consolidating retail customers. - Roger Enrico

We believe Coke may lead an effort for further bottler system consolidation around the world. While Coke won't use a 'one size fits all' strategy for each market, there are some markets where Coke might have to take ownership of its bottlers. - Bill Pecoriello

Wal-Mart's growth and power is changing how consumers buy products and how beverage companies sell products. The lawsuit is about Coke and its bottlers trying to come to terms with that. - John Sicher

The creation of a closely aligned, separately managed bottler of this size would help us pursue consolidation opportunities and improve our performance in the marketplace. - Roger Enrico

PBG Hawaii and Pepsi-Cola New York both embody Pepsi-Cola's winning
spirit, ... These operations have delivered remarkable sales
growth across our total beverage portfolio while tirelessly and generously
giving back to the communities they serve. PCNA bottlers are the best in
the business. These two bottlers' results and influences on their markets
stand out as the 'best of the best' in our system. - Dawn Hudson

Litigation is completely inappropriate and unfounded in light of the ongoing discussions between the company and all our bottlers to respond to a major customer's request for the benefit of everyone. We are extremely disappointed that a few individuals are attempting to hijack those discussions. - Don Knauss

Few things this important are easy and the company and the bottlers are going to need to find a way to resolve the challenges of the new retail landscape. - John Sicher