# Beverage industry expansion in Guatemala > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beverage-industry-expansion-in-guatemala > Updated: 2026-08-23T23:03:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3. In July 2026, PepsiCo Alimentos inaugurated a new distribution center in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The facility integrates storage, distribution, and commercial operations, utilizing advanced logistics technologies and electric forklifts to strengthen the company’s supply chain in western Guatemala. By August 2026, Coca-Cola ABASA completed a major expansion and modernization of its production plant in Río Hondo, Zacapa. Representing a cumulative investment of over US$160 million since 2023, the project added 130,000 square meters of infrastructure and four new production lines for PET bottles, glass containers, and cans. This expansion is expected to quintuple the company’s production capacity in Guatemala, supporting both national and regional markets. The project utilized over US$53 million for local goods and services, with more than 70% of contractors being Guatemalan companies. The facility currently supports approximately 790 direct jobs and 200 indirect jobs. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Coca-Cola ABASA invests over US$160 million to expand Guatemala plant Coca-Cola ABASA has invested over US$160 million to expand its plant in Zacapa, Guatemala, quintupling its production capacity through new infrastructure and specialized production lines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coca-cola-abasa-invests-over-us160-million-to-expand-guatemala-plant ### 2026-08-19: Coca-Cola ABASA expands Zacapa plant in Guatemala Coca-Cola ABASA has expanded its Zacapa plant in Guatemala with a US$160 million investment, quintupling production capacity and adding four new lines to serve local and regional markets. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coca-cola-abasa-expands-zacapa-plant-in-guatemala ### 2026-07-22: PepsiCo opens new distribution center in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala PepsiCo opened a high‑capacity distribution hub in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, adding 180 jobs and advanced logistics to boost supply in the western region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pepsico-opens-new-distribution-center-in-quetzaltenango-guatemala --- Cite as: Beverage industry expansion in Guatemala. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/beverage-industry-expansion-in-guatemala