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Coca-Cola North America Signs 10-Year Deal with Peace River Citrus

Processor to begin $98 million expansion of Florida facility as result of new partnership

Peace River Citrus Products

Coca-Cola North America has signed a 10-year agreement with Peace River Citrus Products Inc., which will manufacture Minute Maid juice beverages for the company. The deal has led to Peace River’s decision to commit $98 million to expand its facility in Bartow, Florida, with plans to break ground on the project this April. The project, which is expected to take approximately 20 months, will create 175 or more full-time jobs.


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