Coca-Cola announced plans Tuesday to invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure between 2026 and 2030, covering new and expanded production, distribution and office facilities across the country.
That $10 billion commitment is calculated across the full Coca-Cola system — meaning it rolls in spending by bottling partners and is not limited to the parent company's own capital budget, according to Reuters. In July, the company forecast its own capital expenditure at approximately $2.2 billion for the fiscal year. Projects covered by the broader $10 billion commitment include previously announced work in Rancho Cucamonga, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Coopersville, Michigan; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Webster, New York, the company said.
The announcement accompanied an independently commissioned study measuring the Coca-Cola system's 2025 economic contributions in the United States. The study found the system contributed $85 billion to U.S. gross domestic product — roughly $10 million in economic activity per hour — and supported nearly 1 million jobs, the company said. Rounding out the economic picture, the system directed roughly $37 billion toward American suppliers and channeled $177 million into community initiatives via The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
"This ****** sment reinforces what we see every day: the Coca-Cola system is deeply rooted in America and continues to deliver meaningful value for the people and communities we serve," John Murphy, president and chief financial officer of The Coca-Cola Company, said in a statement.
The company said its production network spans more than 70 facilities and hundreds of distribution centers across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with the system's economic contributions exceeding $1 billion in 25 states. The study was conducted by Steward Redqueen.

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Coca-Cola said the beverage giant and its bottlers will invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings.
The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities, according to a Tuesday press release.
This includes a bottling distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California; a bottling plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis; a Coca-Cola United campus in Birmingham, Alabama; a Fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan; and a distribution center in Orlando.
Other investments are planned for St. Cloud, Minnesota, and at a Fairlife plant in Webster, New York. Additional investments will be made during the next four years, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said in an email.

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Coca-Cola said the beverage giant and its bottlers will invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings.
The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities, according to a Tuesday press release.
This includes a bottling distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California; a bottling plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis; a Coca-Cola United campus in Birmingham, Alabama; a Fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan; and a distribution center in Orlando.
Other investments are planned for St. Cloud, Minnesota, and at a Fairlife plant in Webster, New York. Additional investments will be made during the next four years, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said in an email.

#coca #cola

LOS ANGELES — John Shoemaker is in his sixth straight year managing the Dodgers' Class-A affiliate and his first year in Ontario after the previous five campaigns with Rancho Cucamonga. He'll be at Dodger Stadium on Friday night as part of the annual celebration of longtime employees in the organization.
This is Shoemaker's 50th year with the Dodgers, first as a player from 1977-80 as he was selected in both the MLB Draft and NBA Draft, then as a coach every season since 1981. He was named the Dodgers captain of player development in 2015, and accordingly wears a C on the front of his jersey to this day.
There aren't many things Shoemaker hasn't done within the game of baseball, but come October he can check off another box. He will manage the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.
The AFL is the annual showcase of prospects throughout the game, with six Arizona teams comprised of prospects from five MLB teams each. Glendale, which plays its games at Camelback Ranch, the home of the Dodgers and White Sox, will consist of prospects of those two teams plus the Braves, Marlins, and Pirates.
Among the notes for Shoemaker in MLB's press release is that he's had 20 separate winning seasons as a minor league manager and his 1,984-1,863 lifetime record has him third among active minor league managers.

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Congrats to Broc on a long history of success, both on and off the track.
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Six-time AMA Motocross National Champion and longtime Dunlop leader to receive prestigious honor during Sept. 10 induction ceremony
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is proud to celebrate longtime member of the Dunlop family and Senior Manager of Off-Road Racing Broc Glover, who will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend during the 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 10 at the Event Center at Violet Woods in Pickerington, Ohio.
Already inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000, Glover joins a select group of Hall of Famers to receive Legend status, a distinction reserved for individuals whose accomplishments and influence have extended well beyond the category for which they were originally inducted.

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It appears the 2026-27 Ohio State basketball roster is still morphing. Lee Aaliya, a 6-foot-9, 225-pound forward from Argentina, will bring professional experience to head coach Jake Diebler's roster. The 21-year-old has played overseas for the last five years, most recently for UCAM Murcia in Spain's Liga ACB, which is considered one of the top leagues internationally.
"Lee is an energetic big who I am excited to have join our Buckeye family," Diebler said in a release. "His experience, athleticism, and physicality make him a valuable addition to our program."
Aaliya averaged 18.4 points and 9.6 rebounds while shooting nearly 60% from the field for UCAM Murcia's top team this past season. He helped Atenas de Cordoba reach the Final Four of the South American Basketball Champions League the year prior.
Aaliya's eligibility remains up in the air with the NCAA. While he is permitted to practice, he will have to wait for an official decision before he suits up for an actual game, so the end of this story is still being written at a time when college sports are -- shall we say -- ever-changing and oh so unpredictable.
With Aaliya in the fold, the Ohio State roster has a full set of 15 players for the upcoming season. The roster has gone through a major revision this offseason, and now Jake Diebler knows exactly who will help him attempt to get back to the top of the Big Ten.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes stretched their aggressive recruiting outreach to California in recent years. It's how the Buckeyes reeled in five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. and past star quarterback CJ Stroud.
Now the Buckeyes have their eyes set on someone comparable to the latter. Especially one hailing from Stroud's home region.
Stroud dominated the prep competition out of Rancho Cucamonga High in California's Inland Empire. The "I.E" has emerged as quite the quarterback hot spot since Stroud. Washington Commanders QB and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner from LSU Jayden Daniels represents one more QB from that region, who was once offered by the Buckeyes too out of Cajon High in San Bernardino.
Now the Buckeyes are rising as the favorite to land this ultra-talented passer. But must fight off Alabama and a reported late surge from Big Ten rival Oregon.
Four-star for the class of 2028 Josiah Boyd is emerging as a potential future Buckeye. The 6-foot-4 dual-threat stars for Vista del Lago High down in Moreno Valley.

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On June 16, Perfect Corp (NYSE:PERF) launched fresh tools for developers. The company added 11 hair and beard tools to its YouCam API Platform and expanded its suite of developer-ready offerings spanning virtual try-on and AI-powered hair diagnostics.
Of the 11 tools added, seven are virtual try-on and style simulation capabilities covering hair color, hairstyles, and beard styles, among others. The fresh tools package also includes four AI diagnostic and ******* ysis tools that detect the hairstyle, hair length, hair density, and hair frizziness.
According to Perfect Corp CEO Alice Chang, hair has been underserved in terms of developer tools, yet it remains one of the most important aspects of appearance. With the fresh suite of purpose-built developer tools, the company says it gives developers a complete toolkit available anywhere. The company added that its YouCam APIs support direct integration into AI agents.
Perfect Corp (NYSE:PERF) provides AI and augmented reality software for the fashion, beauty, and skincare industries. It serves both businesses and consumers. It offers brands tools for virtual product try-ons and diagnostic scanners, while it offers consumers virtual styling and photo editing apps.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez will begin his rehab ****** ignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Sunday.
The Angels acquired Rodriguez in the offseason from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward, but things haven’t quite gone to plan for the right-hander so far this season.
Rodriguez began the year on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, and went down once again in the middle of June with lower back inflammation. He threw just 2.1 innings in his most recent start against the Tampa Bay Rays, exiting the game after his back flared up on his second-to-last pitch of the third inning.
The former top prospect made six starts in between his stints on the IL, pitching a total of 25.2 innings. He allowed 23 earned runs across his starts for an 8.06 ERA and struck out 24 batters.
While Rodriguez went on the injured list, neither he nor manager Kurt Suzuki were overly worried about the injury when it happened. Suzuki described the move to the IL as “precautionary.”

RJ Sermons is a young defensive player who is generating a lot of buzz this offseason at USC. There was excitement for him last season, but he never got to show much on the field. This season, he could be looked at as one of the young bright spots on the defense.
In a recent article, Kendell Hollowell provides insight on a player who is a sleeping giant on the USC Trojans defense. Here is what he had to say about cornerback RJ Sermons:
"Long, athletic and technically sound. Three key characteristics in a cornerback and how you would describe redshirt freshman cornerback RJ Sermons.
When Sermons reclassified last May and enrolled at USC later that summer, the plan was clear. Instead of playing his senior year at Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.), the former five-star recruit would spend the 2025 season developing behind the scenes with cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed and strength and conditioning coach Trumain Carroll.
The Trojans kept him involved by having him travel for every road game and go through the normal routine as any other player, even though he never took a single snap. Fast forward and those efforts have paid dividends for the 6-1, 195-pound Sermons."