We have a rich heritage and an exciting future – from the creation of Coca‑Cola in 1886 to being recognised as an industry leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices today
2020 & BEYOND
2010-2019
2000-2009
PRE-2000
2023
We acquire Finlandia vodka, further strengthening our portfolio and driving mixability opportunities.
We were ranked, for the seventh time, as the world's most sustainable beverage company by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
Named #1 contributor to value growth for our retail customers in 2023 by Nielsen Market research.
2023
2022
2022
We complete the acquisition of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt S.A.E.
New local and self-sufficient Multon model established in August 2022.
2021
We announce a 30% minority shareholding in Caffè Vergnano.
We achieve AWS certification for all NBC plants.
We announce a commitment to achieving net zero emissions across our entire value chain by 2040.
2021
2020
2020
We are ranked as world’s most sustainable beverage company by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
In collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company and The Coca-Cola Foundation, we contribute over $6 million in grants to NGOs and donated 5 million litres of beverage to support front-line workers and combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
We achieve Water Stewardship Certification for 52 plants.
We launch Costa Coffee in the first of our markets.
We pilot augmented reality picking glasses in Greece.
We launch our Growth Story 2025.
2019
We acquired Bambi, the leading confectionery brand in Serbia.
We complete the acquisition of Lurisia, the historic premium water and flavoured sparkling business, in Italy.
We acquire Toma in Czech Republic – a locally relevant water with strong potential for growth.
2019
2019
2019
We launch 100% recyclable PET bottles for 4 of our water brands – Valser, Römerquelle, Deep RiverRock and Dorna sold in 5 of our countries.
We achieve European Water Stewardship Certification for all our 31 European plants.
NBC is awarded first AWS Gold Certification in Africa.
2019
We are ranked Europe's most sustainable beverage company (for the 6th time in 7 years) by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
We are recognized with double “A” score by CDP.
The Coca Cola System introduces KeelClip™ paperboard packaging technology in Europe: a first for the NARTD industry.
2019
2018
2018
World Without Waste - our System-wide global sustainable packaging strategy and commitments announced.
We launched FUZETEA, our ready-to-drink tea in 27 of our markets across Europe.
Our plant-based beverage, AdeZ is launched in 13 of our markets in Europe.
Royal Bliss premium mixers expand into Coca Cola HBC markets.
2017
Zoran Bogdanovic appointed as CEO in December.
Acquisition of Rézangyal spirits brand in Hungary. Rézangyal is a well-known pálinka (traditional fruit brandy) offering Classic and Premium options in their product portfolio.
Acquisition of MB Impex spirits producer in Serbia, which is the producer of the bitter liqueur Zlatni Pelin and the brandy Zlatna Rakia.
2017
2016
2016
We launch a new partnership with Gruppo Campari (Campari, Aperol, Grand Marnier) starting from Greece, distributing presently to 15 CCH markets.
Acquisition of Neptunas mineral water in Lithuania.
2014
Coca-Cola HBC achieves first “A” score from CDP.
2014
2013
2013
We are listed on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange.
2011
Opening of Business Service Organization office in Sofia, Bulgaria.
All our plants are certified to ISO 9001.
Acquisition of Kykkos in Cyprus.
2011
2010
2008
2008
Distribution agreement with Brown Forman (Jack Daniels, Finlandia, El Jimador) in Hungary. Currently we are active with Brown Forman portfolio in 7 markets.
Acquisition of Socib in Italy.
Coca-Cola HBC included in the DJSI for the first time.
2007
Founding of the PET to PET Recycling Plant in Austria.
2007
2006
2006
Acquisition of Serbian juice producer Fresh & Co.
Coca-Cola HBC enters Cyprus through the acquisition of Lanitis Bros.
Acquisition of Fonti del Vulture mineral water in Italy.
2005
We open our first energy-efficient combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Hungary.
We acquire juice producer CJSC Multon.
We acquire Vlasinka mineral water in Serbia.
2005
2004
2004
Our first CSR policies are ratified for Human rights, Equality of opportunity, HIV/Aids, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality.
2003
Distribution center opens in Kosovo.
2003
2002
2002
We acquire mineral water companies Dorna in Romania, Valser in Switzerland and Römerquelle in Austria.
Distribution center opens in Montenegro.
Coca-Cola HBC listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
We acquire the operations in the Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia) from TCCC.
2001
We acquire the RU operation.
2001
2000
2000
Merger of Hellenic Bottling Company SA with Coca-Cola Beverages PLC creates Coca-Cola HBC.
Coca-Cola HBC included in the FTSE 4 Good Index.
1998
1998
Hellenic Bottling Company invests in Pivara Skopje.
1997
Acquisition of IBP Beograd in Serbia.
1997
1996
1996
Hellenic Bottling Company enters Armenia.
1994
Hellenic Bottling Company enters Belarus and Moldova.
1994
1992
1992
Hellenic Bottling Company enters Bulgaria.
1991
Listing on the Athens Stock Exchange.
1991
1983
1983
Amita launched in Greece.
1978
NBC’s Ikeja plant commissioned.
1978
1977
1977
Acquisition of Coca-Cola franchises in Ireland & Northern Ireland.
1972
NBC listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
1972
1969
1969
Hellenic Bottling Company established in Greece.
1961
Second NBC plant in Ibadan commissioned.
1961
1953
1953
Production starts in Ebute-Metta plant, Nigeria.
Opening of Apapa plant in Nigeria.
1951
AG Leventis establishes the Nigerian Bottling Company in Lagos, Nigeria.