Mexico's Arca continental to invest some $1 billion in 2026

MEXICO CITY, March 24 (Reuters) - Mexican bottler Arca Continental on Tuesday said it will invest some 18.5 billion Mexican pesos ($1.04 billion) this year across its operations, the company said in a filing.

The company, one of the world's largest Coca-Cola bottlers, said the funds will be used to improve operational efficiency and invest in machinery, infrastructure, digital tools and new beverage categories.

Arca said approximately half of the investment will be allocated to its Mexican operations, while the remainder will be split between the United States and South America.

($1 = 17.8172 Mexican pesos)