Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company to acquire Voltic (GH) and West African Refreshments in Ghana. Financial terms undisclosed. Deal strengthens ECCBC’s position as a leading authorized bottler in Africa, enhancing its ability to serve the Ghanaian market with Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, and Voltic.

CEO Alfonso Bosch sees significant opportunities in the acquisition to enhance service offerings. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the eighth largest Coca-Cola authorized bottler in Africa, will focus on core markets in southern and east Africa for sustainable growth opportunities.

CCBA recently invested $50m in a new bottling line in Namibia, increasing production capacity by 30%. The company operates two bottling plants in Namibia, producing 11 brands including Appletiser, Predator, and Fanta, with warehouses in key locations.

Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s purchase of assets in Ghana from Voltic and West African Refreshments has been announced. The deal, aimed at reinforcing ECCBC’s position in Africa, will allow for more effective service in Ghana. CCBA will focus on growth opportunities in southern and east Africa.

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