Canucks Sports & Entertainment has added Coke Canada Bottling as its new official beverage partner in a multi-year deal that will broaden drink options for fans at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and Rogers Forum in Abbotsford starting this season.
The expanded lineup will include Canada Dry, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta and more, with beverages locally made, moved and sold by Coke Canada Bottling through partnerships with leading beverage companies.
“We are excited to welcome Coke Canada Bottling to the Canucks Sports & Entertainment family,” said Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. “This new partnership brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to creating memorable experiences for our fans. Together, we look forward to bringing an exciting lineup of beverage options to Rogers Arena and Rogers Forum, while adding to the energy and enjoyment of every event.”
Fans at both venues will also have access to Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Coca-Cola, sports and hydration drinks, iced tea and water. The agreement will be visible beyond the concession stand as well, with in-arena activations and integrated branding planned to support the fan experience.
"Coke Canada Bottling is a family-owned, Canadian business with deep roots in British Columbia," said Tim McNerney, Chief Customer Officer, Coke Canada Bottling. "As the Lower Mainland's local bottler, we are proud to partner with Canucks Sports & Entertainment to deliver more choice and bring many locally made beverages to fans in Vancouver and Abbotsford”.
Coke Canada Bottling says it locally produces over 12 skus across 14 different brands at its manufacturing facility in Richmond, B.C., and many of those products will be served at Rogers Arena and Rogers Forum. The company also operates a 230,000-square-foot sales, warehouse and distribution centre in Richmond and employs nearly 850 people serving approximately 12,000 customers across British Columbia.
Canucks Sports & Entertainment described the partnership as part of its effort to deliver world-class experiences across its venues in British Columbia, from NHL games to concerts and special events. Coke Canada Bottling, meanwhile, noted that it is a family-owned business with 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast and more than 50 sales and distribution centres, along with five manufacturing facilities across Canada.
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