114-Year Old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant to Close in Ventura, CA

The regional bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola in Southern California, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, is closing its Ventura, California facility on July 10, 2026, after 114 years of operations.

This will affect 85 employees, with operations shifting to other Southern California sites. Coca-Cola says many workers are expected to be reassigned. 

Coca-Cola said the reason is operational consolidation for long-term efficiency and sustainable growth, the Los Angeles Times reported.

“We regularly assess our locations, products and services to ensure we can continue driving sustainable growth and innovation across our business. … We expect this transition to better position us for long-term growth and enhanced service for our customers and consumers,” a company spokesperson said. 

The decision is part of a broader restructuring plan by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling. The company recently closed or consolidated facilities – in American Canyon last August, and Salinas, after 70 years of operations, and others in California as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations, the Times reports. 

The plant has been a local landmark. The last day of operations will be July 10, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling said.