Coca-Cola FEMSA Bottlers Exit Colombian Beverage Industry Chamber

Coca-Cola Bebidas de Colombia and Industria Nacional de Gaseosas, the Colombian bottlers for Coca-Cola FEMSA, announced they were leaving the Chamber of the Beverage Industry within ANDI. This decision was effective upon receipt of the letter. Separately, three sugar-industry firms—Incauca, Ingenio Providencia, and Sucroal—also informed ANDI they were departing.

The departure of these major industry players from the beverage chamber suggests a deepening business row with the new government in Colombia. This shift could potentially affect the industry's ability to engage in public–private partnerships and regulatory lobbying efforts.

Coca-Cola FEMSA operates and distributes beverages across several countries, including Colombia.