Pepsi-Cola Set to Shut Down Plant in Muntinlupa Before 2024 Ends
END OF AN ERA – Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is shutting down its Muntinlupa plant by the end of the year.
The facility has been home to the production of favorites like Pepsi, 7-Up, Sting, and Gatorade, making it a big part of the company’s operations in the Philippines. The announcement brings a mix of emotions for its workers and fans of its drinks.
The decision to close wasn’t easy, but rising costs, especially for rent and utilities, made it impossible to keep the plant running. The production lines have already been dismantled and moved to other locations outside Metro Manila, as part of a shift to streamline operations.
This change ties in with plans by South Korea’s Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd., which took over PCPPI a few years ago and delisted it from the Philippine Stock Exchange in 2020. Lotte’s focus is on cutting costs and boosting efficiency in a competitive market, where another major soft drink brand dominates.
For many, the closure shows how tough the beverage industry can be, with rising expenses and the pressure to stay profitable. While it’s sad to see the Muntinlupa plant go, PCPPI is working on making its operations more efficient to keep serving its loyal customers.
It may be the end of the line for the Muntinlupa plant, but the Pepsi brand will continue to serve the public. Fans can still enjoy their favorite drinks as the company adapts to the changing times, aiming to stay strong in the market for years to come.
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Tarlac can be a good relocation option for Pepsi as a Domestic Market Enterprise registered in one of the new Special Economic Zones …
South Part especially quezon province is a right place for relocation especially the costruction of SLEX extension on quezon.
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