Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Fireside chat summary

Introduction and agenda

• The session was hosted by a European Staples Research analyst, focusing on business transformation, recent acquisitions, and growth outlook.

Background and experience of the speaker

• The CEO has led the company for eight years, overseeing expansion from a Western European focus to a diversified global footprint including Asia-Pacific.

Current industry trends

• Diversification into Asia-Pacific has increased resilience and growth potential, with Western Europe remaining the most profitable region.

• The energy drinks category has become mainstream, with high single-digit growth expected, driven by innovation and broader demographics.

• Retail remains strong, but out-of-home channels in Europe are challenged by economic pressures and weather.

• Health trends and sugar-free reformulations are supporting category growth despite consumer health consciousness.