Coca-Cola Amatil opens new facility in Fiji
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Paradise Beverages is among the region's largest employers.
"Paradise Beverages is among the region's largest employers as well, with around 300 staff across Fiji and Samoa," he said.
Of the four sites where Paradise made beverages, Mr. Bainimarama said, the Suva site employed 119 people.
"So it is a significant contributor to the local economy and the financial wellbeing of many ordinary Fijians."
Coca-Cola Amatil Group managing director Alison Watkins said they were excited about the possibilities the investment provided.
"We do believe that we will grow this business and this will provide benefit for Coca-Cola Amatil," she said. ■