Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Contributes $753 Million to Iowa Economy
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company contributed significantly to Iowa's economy in 2025, with a reported impact of $753 million. The company has undergone significant transformation since Coca-Cola's 2016 refranchising initiative and has invested over $40 million in modernizing its production facility in Atlantic.
The company operates 10 facilities across five states and employs over 800 team members. In addition to economic contributions, Atlantic Bottling remains committed to giving back to Iowa communities through charitable partnerships, volunteerism, and sponsorships that support education, youth development, health, and wellness initiatives.
Coca-Cola's bottling partners in Iowa include Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Chesterman Company, Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling. The four bottlers combined drove $87 million in goods and services purchased from Iowa suppliers, 1,000 direct Coca-Cola system jobs in Iowa, and $1 million invested in Iowa community programs.