Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka (CCBSL) introduced its iconic universal returnable glass bottles to SPAR Sri Lanka, expanding their availability to consumers and offering greater choice in packaging.
The launch event took place on October 10th at the SPAR Supermarket in Thalawathugoda, where Pradip Pandey, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka, and Kumar De Silva, Chief Executive Officer of SPAR Sri Lanka, jointly unveiled the returnable glass bottles. These bottles will now be available across all SPAR Sri Lanka supermarket outlets, providing consumers with the opportunity to enjoy their favorite Coca-Cola beverages in reusable packaging. With over 64 years of presence in Sri Lanka, Coca-Cola continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability and local communities.
The partnership with SPAR Sri Lanka marks a significant step forward in this journey. With its unique customer base and commitment to delivering premium retail experiences, SPAR Sri Lanka is one of the ideal partners to bring Coca-Cola’s returnable glass bottles one step closer to consumers through modern trade channels.
Speaking at the launch, Pradip Pandey, the Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka said “At Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka, we believe meaningful change happens when businesses and consumers work together. Today’s consumers, especially the younger generation, are increasingly conscious of their choices and tend to prefer more packaging options from brand owners. Our partnership with SPAR Sri Lanka reflects our continued commitment to meeting this growing need and driving growth through collaboration. By making returnable glass bottles more accessible in modern trade, we are empowering consumers to make choices every day, while aligning with our global goals under packaging.”
The Chief Executive Officer of SPAR Sri Lanka, Kumar De Silva, also stated that “This Partnership reflects our shared commitment to driving positive change and promoting responsible consumption by bringing back the iconic glass bottles. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka and his team for this great initiative and making this milestone possible”.
In 2022, responding to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, CCBSL launched the Large Returnable Glass Bottle (LRGB), locally known as the “Big Buddy Pack”. This initiative was introduced in the Western Province and has since expanded to other regions across the country. Following the success of the LRGB, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka broadened its returnable packaging portfolio in 2024 by introducing universal glass bottles in two other convenient sizes. This expansion aligns with CCBSL’s commitment to providing multiple packaging solutions and meeting growing consumer demand for more packaging options.
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka remains committed to creating a better future by making a positive difference in the lives of people, within communities and for the planet through responsible business practices.
