Bahamas News
Caribbean Bottling Company Showcased over 100 Products at 1st Tradeshow
The Bahamas – Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, showcased their entire non-alcoholic portfolio, of over 100 products and sizes, for their customers at Baha Mar on July 3rd.
Most, if not all customers have heard of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, the beloved Bahamas Goombay Punch, Dasani, Minute Maid and
Monster. However, many were not aware of the various flavors and sizes these and many brands offer. This sparked the idea of hosting a showcase to provide customers with a holistic overview of everything CBC supplies.
Karla Wells-Lisgaris, Chief Commerical Officer for CBC shared the main goal of hosting the first showcase.
“We wanted to give our customers the opportunity to see all our non-alcoholic products and to try them. So, we have pretty much every product we sell here today, and we also have it available to try.” she revealed.
“While we think we do a really good job of getting those products out there for people to try, people leave or join companies, and those new employees may not have had the opportunity to try these products yet. This tradeshow is their opportunity where they could see, try and learn more about what we offer.” she concluded.
The all-day affair shed spotlight on a few lesser known, but equally as good brands such as Honest Kids Juice, Vitamin Water, Dasani Cranberry and Lime-flavored waters, Monster Juices, Vita Coco Pressed Coconut water and a newly added product – San Bernardo Sparkling and Still Spring water.
Additionally, guests got an insider look at the various branded cooler styles and sizes CBC offers, which they could order for installation in their businesses at the tradeshow.
Customers such as Super Value, Solomons, Sun Luck, Lowe’s Pharmacy, Meat Max and Paradise Premium Foods to name a few were accompanied by CBC’s phenomenal sales team as they toured the room.
Brand representatives provided a deeper understanding of each SKU at their respective tables as customers took in each size and flavor on display.
Before the day came to an end, guests enjoyed delicious bites and sips on the outdoor deck of the San Salvador conference room. To really
add a bow to the whole experience, CBC provided customers with the opportunity to win exclusive prizes such as their Coca-Cola and Bahamas Goombay Punch Yetis along with premium spirits from Caribbean Wines & Spirits, alcoholic arm to CBC.
Guests were delighted while playing ring toss. Many strategized and calculated the best way they could score a prize and basked in excitement when they caught a goodie.
Additionally, customers were treated to a customized 20oz Coca-Cola bottle with their names on the labels, which is part of Coca-Cola’s global Share A Coke campaign. This personal touch added to the overall experience of the day.
“The tradeshow was a resounding success. Guests left feeling incredibly impressed at the knowledge shared and how many products CBC supplied. Flavors such as Vita-Coco’s Peach Mango Coconut Water, Honest Kids Organic Juice Appley Every After, Monster Zero Sugar and Minute Maid Fruit Coolers 2LT were fan favorites.” France Dolce, Assistant Sales Manager for CBC shared.
To learn more about Caribbean Bottling Company’s newest products, events and giveaways visit www.cbcbahamas.com today.
NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products concluded their 10 weeklong Twist To Win campaign with four $5,000 Mall at Marathon shopping sprees.
The campaign which was available throughout the entire Bahamas allowed consumers to enter by purchasing a 20oz bottle with a yellow cap
from the following brands: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta Orange, or Fanta Grape. Each yellow-cap had a unique alpha numeric code underneath which they submitted to the Twist To Win WhatsApp number.
With each qualifying purchase, participants residing in The Bahamas were entered to win instant prizes and into a grand prize draw to win one of four $5,000 shopping sprees at the Mall at Marathon.
Participants also enjoyed exciting instant prizes such as: Airpods, JBL Speakers, premium Coca-Cola merchandise, $500 Visa gift cards and Amazon, Spotify and Apple Music digital gift cards.
Out of 76,000 plus submissions, Brian Bethel, Ashia Demeritte, Merlin Adams, and Taraceta Neely won the coveted Mall at Marathon shopping sprees at the following select stores, Kelly’s House & Home, The Sports Center, John Bull, Brass & Leather, and BTC.
Leading up to the grand finale shopping spree, Coca-Cola hosted a Trivia Showdown with the eight finalists to determine the four winners. Finalists were tested on their knowledge of World History, Pop Culture, Caribbean Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Facts!
After a few rousing rounds of trivia, the four winners were declared after each winning their spot in the shopping spree by answering their questions correctly and choosing the “Grand Prize” Coca-Cola labeled bottles at random.
The morning of the shopping spree Coca-Cola gave the winners exclusive access to the Mall at Marathon and its participating stores before
their usual operating hours. Grand prize winners were greeted with wide smiles from Coca-Cola brand representatives and morning bites before the big event.
At the start of the thirty-minute clock the grand prize winners along with each of their Coca-Cola shopping assistants ran to the various stores collecting items in their arms and carts.
Merlin Adams, a husband and father of four was proud to have executed his game-plan at the end of the shopping spree. With toys, a new phone and materials for his home from Kelly’s, Adams felt accomplished in what he gathered.
Taraceta Neely, a winner from Eleuthera collected beautiful bags for herself and relatives from Brass and Leather and Brian Bethel bought matching athletic and outdoor wear from The Sports Center for his family.
The final winner Ashia Demeritte bought linens and household items in addition to a new phone from BTC right in time for Christmas.
Caribbean Bottling Company is proud to share the real magic of Coca-Cola with the grand prize winners and the may instant prize winners across the Twist To Win campaign. For more updates on new products, promotions, and events follow www.cbcbahamas.com.
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The Coca-Cola Art Project Astonishes Art Lovers at The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival
NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products displayed
their astonishing Coca-Cola Art Project (CCAP), during Baha Mar’s five-day Culinary & Arts Festival. Earlier this year, Coca-Cola partnered with The University of The Bahamas’ Visual Art and Design Department for a culturally rich art competition. UB’s art students were challenged to create pieces surrounding the theme, Bahamian music.
As a result, 20 student works of art were made, with four students declared as winners at the CCAP exhibit opening in Baha Mar’s ECCHO: Art Gallery in August. To recreate the culturally stimulating magic felt at the exhibit’s premiere, the CCAP was featured at the FUZE Art Tent during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival.
Nine incredible pieces of art lined the walls of the Coca-Cola Art Project, four of which included the winning pieces from Jhanaisia Cole,
with ‘Gaulin Bride’; Alyssa Pinder, with ‘Shotgun Wedding’; Nelson Gray, with ‘Untitled’; and Jaela Bowe, with the piece ‘Whims of Obeah, a Folktail’. Additionally, an intimate listening room was built. It displayed students’ artistic processes, UB Visual Art and Design representatives, and a recap of the exhibit opening for audiences.
Art enthusiasts also enjoyed premium limited-edition CCAP keepsakes at the booth. Journals which featured a collage of all 20 student submissions on the front and back cover, postcards with an art piece on the cover along with the student’s name, title, dimension and materials on the back and pens designed with the CCAP’s dynamic logo.
Throughout the art festival diverse groups of people visited the art tent taking in the displays while enjoying the artistic insights from the
listening booth.
Community and culture are always at the forefront of Caribbean Bottling Community, and it was boldly showcased during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival for the third consecutive year.
For more details on the Coca-Cola Art Project, events and new products visit www.cbcbahamas.com today!
NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Wines & Spirits (CWS), The Bahamas’ premier wines and spirits distributor delighted Jollification
attendees with bubbles from their Bottega and Bouvet Ladubay sparkling wines and Besserat de Bellefon champagne lines.
Located in the Monument Circle on The Retreat grounds, CWS transformed The Retreat Garden into a lush lounge with Besserat, Bouvet and their latest product addition, Bottega, during the two-day affair.
The festivities kicked off Friday during BNT Member’s Night. Guests enjoyed exclusive offerings from CWS’s catalogue, offered exclusively to members. Complimentary mixes or glasses on the rocks included El Tequileno tequila, Hard Truth whiskey, House of Angostura rum, Cross Keys gin, Nemiroff vodka and a slew of wines such as Fonesca Bin, Bottega and Besserat.
Guests also savored the ‘Jolly Paloma’ cocktail, an instant favorite made with El Tequileno tequila, Schweppes Grapefruit and Domaine de Paris rose wine. To end the night, guests were treated to branded limited-edition wine tumblers as keepsakes.
On Saturday and Sunday, Jollification attendees delighted in glasses or bottles of champagne and sparkling brut or rosé wines while taking
in the comfort of the chic lounge. In addition to purchasing bottles for onsite consumption, consumers were also able to purchase bottles as gifts whether for themselves or someone special.
The sophisticated “bubble lounge” lounge was decked with velvet couches, gold rimmed cocktail tables, blue and pink pillows, and a white floral branded backdrop created for capturing the perfect picture.
Caribbean Wines & Spirits, a historic partner of the Bahamas National Trust was pleased to support Jollification 2025 to kick off the festive season and share their expansive range of spirits.
To keep up to date with all CWS products and events, visit their website at www.cwsbahamas.com today.
