{"id":216730,"date":"2026-04-02T23:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216730\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T23:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:04:13","slug":"coca-cola-beverages-florida-unveils-america250-commemorative-cans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216730\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Unveils America250 Commemorative Cans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/baadbee7c8c46534b92cecf6de40d472.jpeg\" alt=\"Coca-Cola Beverages Florida celebrates the launch of America250 Commemorative Coca-Cola cans in Florida.\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"320\" width=\"480\" class=\"yf-lglytj  loaded\"\/> Coca-Cola Beverages Florida celebrates the launch of America250 Commemorative Coca-Cola cans in Florida.       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Limited-edition America250 Coca-Cola mini cans produced by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida will be available starting April 6th across Florida.\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"360\" width=\"480\" class=\"yf-lglytj loader\"\/> Limited-edition America250 Coca-Cola mini cans produced by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida will be available starting April 6th across Florida.       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"433\" width=\"480\" class=\"yf-lglytj loader\"\/>     <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Made in Jacksonville, the limited-edition cans will spotlight all 50 states and be available starting April 6th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 02, 2026&#8211;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BUSINESS WIRE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;BUSINESS WIRE&quot;}\" class=\"link \">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) today unveiled limited-edition America250 Coca-Cola cans at its Jacksonville manufacturing facility\u2014one of the select locations in the country producing commemorative packaging representing all 50 states ahead of the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">&#8220;Coca-Cola has been a unique and deeply rooted part of Americana for nearly 140 years,&#8221; said Troy Taylor, Chairman &amp; Chief Executive Officer of Coke Florida. &#8220;As we celebrate this milestone, we\u2019re proud to join our fellow bottling partners and The Coca-Cola Company in bringing these commemorative cans to life. This effort reflects our shared commitment to celebrating America\u2019s 250th Anniversary while continuing to create meaningful connections with the communities we serve across Florida and beyond.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Federal, state and local officials joined community leaders and Coke Florida associates for the unveiling event, which offered a first look at the commemorative cans as they moved through production lines\u2014connecting Florida manufacturing directly to a once-in-a-generation national celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Beginning April 6, the America250-themed Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar mini cans will be available at retailers across Florida. Consumers will find patriotic branding on various Coca-Cola packages and other brands distributed by Coke Florida, such as smartwater and Gold Peak. Specially wrapped Coke Florida delivery trucks will also travel throughout the state, extending the visibility of the campaign into local communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Following the unveiling, guests toured the Jacksonville facility, gaining behind-the-scenes access to the scale and precision of Coke Florida\u2019s operations, from production and packaging to warehousing and distribution, underscoring the company\u2019s role in delivering a beverage for every occasion across the state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">As a Signature Partner of America250, The Coca-Cola Company is helping bring people together to mark this historic milestone\u2014continuing a legacy that dates back to 1886 of being part of moments that unite communities across generations. In addition to the production of commemorative packaging, Coke Florida will further support America250 through planned community engagement initiatives and local activations to be rolled out throughout 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">For more information about the unveiling event or inquiries related to Coke Florida\u2019s America250 celebration activities, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcokeflorida.com%2Famerica250%2F&amp;esheet=54478681&amp;newsitemid=20260402409814&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=cokeflorida.com%2Famerica250&amp;index=1&amp;md5=1d13fb6f45cd48f7e4abaa469e950706\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cokeflorida.com\/america250;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;cokeflorida.com\/america250&quot;}\" class=\"link \">cokeflorida.com\/america250<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company and a growth-focused consumer packaged goods company. We are one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States with an exclusive territory that covers forty-seven counties in Florida. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes a portfolio of beverages for every occasion including sparkling soft drinks, waters, teas, sports drinks, energy drinks, juices, and value-added dairy drinks. We drive positive economic impact in the communities we serve through employing over 5,000 associates and operating four GreenCircle Certified production facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Our investments in sustainability, education, and economic empowerment are the foundation of our commitment to helping build stronger communities. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is also one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. The company has been recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. 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