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We have a rich heritage and an exciting future – from the creation of Coca‑Cola in 1886 to its arrival in Armenia in 1996 and our recognition as an industry leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices today.

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In the beginning:

  • Coca‑Cola is created by John S Pemberton in 1886 and served at Jacob’s Pharmacy 
  • By 1895, Coca‑Cola is sold and consumed in every state in the US 
  • In 1899 the rights to bottle Coca‑Cola are sold by Asa Candler to Benjamin F Thomas and Joseph B Whitehead of Chattanooga, Tennessee for $1 
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The history of Coca‑Cola HBC

  • AG Leventis establishes the Nigerian Bottling Company in 1951
  • HBC SA is incorporated in Greece in 1969

 

  • 1981 sees Kar-Tess Holding SA, a private holding company, acquire a 99.9 percent interest in company
  • In 1991, Hellenic Bottling Company SA shares are listed on the Athens Exchange
  • In 2000, HBC SA acquires Coca‑Cola Beverages Ltd to form Coca‑Cola HBC SA

Coca‑Cola comes to Armenia

  • 1996 Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia is established in Yerevan; First bottles of Coca‑Cola and Fanta Orange are produced in Armenia

  • 1997 First bottle of Sprite is produced in Armenia

  • 1999 Coca‑Cola becomes the exclusive beverage partner of the First Pan-Armenian Games; Coca‑Cola has since supported the International Olympic Day Annual Run

  • 2000 Fanta Lemon and Bonaqua production starts

 

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2001

  • Coca‑Cola wins the Product of the Year National Award
  • Fresca production starts
  • Coca‑Cola becomes the exclusive beverage producer of the Second Pan-Armenian Games:

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An era of growth

  • 2003 Fanta Exotic production starts

  • 2004 Coca‑Cola Light production starsts

  • 2005 Coca‑Cola Light becomes available in cans

  • 2006 Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia organises the first Football School Cup; Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia starts importing Rich and Dobry juices, which rapidly wins leading positions their niche in the market

  • 2007 Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia starts offering Schweppes and Nestea to Armenian consumers
  • 2008 Burn and Powerade sport drinks are introduced to Armenian market; Coca‑Cola HBC is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the first time
  • 2009 New flavours of Fanta and Dobry become available for Armenian consumers
  • 2010 Dobry juices win the Product of the Year National Award

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2011: 15 years in Armenia

  • First in its kind wastewater treatment plant is opened by the Prime Minister of Armenia
  • Coca‑Cola and Football Federation of Armenia organise the School Football Cup, which wins the Best Healthy Lifestyle Promotion award
  • Coca‑Cola wins the Product of the Year National Award
  • Coca‑Cola and Armenian Cycling Association organise Race to increase Healthy Lifestyle Awareness
  • The first community playground is built by Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armeniaը

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2012

  • Football Federation of Armenia / Coca‑Cola Cup tournament  for schoolchildren is held
  • Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia and the Armenian Red Cross sign an agreement to work together in providing disaster relief, recovery activities and community healthcare support

     

    • A new community playground built by Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia adjacent to its bottling plant is officially opened
    • Coca‑Cola HBC lists among the top three most sustainable Food & Beverage companies according to the FTSE Group, based on environmental, social and governance criteria

     

    2013

    • CocaCola HBC achieves a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange  
    • CocaCola HBC is listed first in Europe and second in the world among beverage companies according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices 
    • The third Community Playground built by the Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia is opened by the Kentron administrative district of Yerevanը

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    2014

    • In spring, The Coca‑Cola Company launches the “Be Active, Live Healthy…” project, with the mission to promote active healthy lifestyles and to develop a cycling culture in Armenia
    • Coca‑Cola HBC AG is named industry leader in the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index :

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    2015

    • Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and "Coca‑Cola" Armenia launched "Be Active, Live Healthy" program.
    • Coca‑Cola Zero launches in Armenia

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      2016: 20 years of growth

      • Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia marks its 20th anniversary
      • Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia sign a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at improving water stewardship across Armenia 
      • Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia release a Coca‑Cola 20th anniversary limited edition with Armenian historical monuments depicted on the bottles

       

      2017

      • Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia and the  Orran charitable organisation sign a Memorandum of Understanding; employees of Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia will volunteer to support the children of Orran with an afterschool programme
      • Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia join Make Armenia Clean Again initiative
      • The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia (CCHBCA), and the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme in Armenia (implemented by UNDP) marked the successful completion of the first phase of joint water project in Hayanist, Ararat.
      • Fruit flavoured sparkling soft drink Fanta undergoes a major branding change. At the heart of the brand’s transformation is a new visual identity, designed to reflect Fanta’s fruity, fun and vibrant nature.
      • Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia launches a 3-year #YouthEmpowered program։

       

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      2018

      • The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy tour by Coca‑Cola arrives in Armenia 
      • Fuzetea brand is presented to the Armenian consumers
      • Coca‑Cola Hellenic Armenia shares its experience during U.S. – AM Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting:

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      2019

      • “Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia” is opening the doors of its new Visitor Center to the public.
      • The first of its kind in the region, this center is equipped with innovative technologies and interactive platforms.
      • Visitors have the opportunity to discover interesting facts from the history of the Coca‑Cola brand, learn about the company’s CSR programs, and see the production process with their own eyes.

       

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      2024

      • During the CFO conference held in Greece, our Business Unit’s Finance Team received important recognition.
      • According to the results of the Engagement Survey 2023, the team was recognized as the most engaged team in R2, embodying the “We, not I” value and receiving the corresponding award.

       

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      2025

      • In cooperation with ISSD and the Yerevan Municipality, the “World Without Waste” project is officially completed after nearly four years of supporting the development of waste management and sorting practices in Yerevan. As part of the program, 150 schools were equipped with sorting bins, with 103,727 students participating overall. In the final phase, 40 students from 15 schools were engaged as leaders of sustainable action through the “Green Ambassadors” initiative.

       

      • In partnership with FAST, the “Youth Development” program is launched, engaging around 3,000 school and university students in online courses focused on life and business skills, as well as professional meetings and site visits at Coca‑Cola HBC Armenia and industry organizations.
      • In Armenia, at Homplex Mall, the Caffè Vergnano 1882 café opens with the official presence of the Italian brand with over 140 years of history, marking an important step in the development of premium Italian coffee culture in Yerevan.

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