Coca ColaThe bottling business in the UK and the mainland has become the latest company to be pressured by the supply chain crisis, and the “aluminum can shortage” has hit the supply.
In recent weeks, consumers have discussed the lack of Diet Coke and Zero Coke in different locations on social media.
Coca-Cola Europe Pacific Partners (CCEP), which is responsible for manufacturing, transporting and selling products such as Fanta and Sprite in 29 countries in Europe and Asia, said it has been experiencing “a series of logistics challenges.”
Nik Jhangiani, the chief financial officer of CCEP, said that the company has encountered problems with the availability of HGV drivers, but has focused on supply chain management during the pandemic to ensure that deliveries to customers can be maintained.
“We are very satisfied with our performance in this situation and the level of service is higher than many of our market competitors,” Jhangiani said. “Although, like every department, there are still logistics challenges and issues, the shortage of aluminum cans is now a key issue for us, but we are working with customers to successfully resolve this issue.”
There is a shortage of heavy truck drivers, Covid and Brexit, Making it difficult for wholesalers to deliver goods into the store. At the end of last month, the fast food chain McDonald’s said, Bottled soft drinks and milkshakes are temporarily unavailable Due to supply chain disruption, some restaurants in England, Scotland and Wales.
Bar chain Wetherspoon’s said Wednesday Encountered some beer shortages, Including Carling, Coors and Heineken, due to the shortage of delivery drivers after Brexit, coupled with industrial action.
CCEP’s comments came as the company reported that in the six months to July 2 its pre-tax profit had almost doubled to 520 million euros (467 million pounds). In its half-year performance, it emphasized to investors the impact of the pandemic on the “global supply chain”, stating that “CCEP’s ability to purchase key goods and services at favorable prices in a timely manner is under increasing pressure.”
