Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. , one of the country’s major bottling companies, said the industry needs 450,000 metric tons of premium refined bottler grade sugar to enable their factories to run at full capacity until the end of the year.
“We’d like to emphasize, however, that not all sugar is the same. Food and beverage manufacturers need premium refined sugar to maintain high-quality products. This type of sugar is not the same sugar that is commonly used in households.” “We and the broader industry look forward to continuing to work with the President and all relevant government offices to address the situation and deliver a sustainable solution as we get back to delivering our full line-up of beverages and supporting the country’s economic recovery.”