Arca Continental's operations stand out among Coca-Cola system leaders.

• AC-CCSWB, Arca Continental’s business unit in the U.S., has been recognized as the best bottler in the Candler Cup — the most prestigious distinction within the Coca-Cola system.

• The Candler Cup is an international competition organized by The Coca-Cola Company that honors the top-performing bottler globally, based on the highest standards of execution excellence.

Monterrey, Mexico, July 31, 2025 – Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB), Arca Continental’s operating unit in the U.S., has been selected as the winner of the Candler Cup, the highest honor awarded by The Coca-Cola Company within its bottling system. This recognition is granted to the top bottler among nearly 225 operations worldwide.

AC-CCSWB was selected by its peers among the leading bottlers in the Coca-Cola system, based on rigorous performance criteria, including revenue growth, capability development, and consistent investment in its people and culture.

“Receiving Coca-Cola’s prestigious Candler Cup award reaffirms Arca Continental’s vision to continue leading in the markets where we operate, as well as our strong commitment to creating shared value as part of the Coca-Cola system. This achievement is the result of our associates’ dedication and our determination to make a positive difference that unites us,” said Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández, CEO of Arca Continental.

Jean Claude Tissot, president of AC-CCSWB, expressed his pride in the company’s achievement: "This award is a testament to the dedication of our frontline heroes, whose unwavering commitment and hard work are at the very heart of our company’s success. Their efforts embody the spirit of excellence that defines AC-CCSWB and the results we achieve across our territory."

Since its creation in 2017, AC-CCSWB has integrated best practices from both the U.S. and Latin America, bringing together more than 9,000 team members across Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The company has built a unique bottling proposition, operating a Sustainable Business Model that drives profitable growth and creates shared value in the communities where it operates.

Earlier this year, AC-CCSWB was also named the best Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S. after winning the Market Street Challenge—an award it has earned three times since 2018.

About Arca Continental 

Arca Continental is a company engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of beverages under The Coca-Cola Company’s brands, as well as savory snacks under the Bokados brand in Mexico, Inalecsa in Ecuador, and Wise in the United States. With a distinguished track record of over 99 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in the Americas and one of the most important in the world. Through its Coca-Cola franchise, the company serves a population of over 128 million across northern and western Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, northern Argentina, and the southwestern United States. Arca Continental is publicly traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC". 

For more information about Arca Continental, please visit www.arcacontal.com