The move is also part of CBL's efforts to accelerate work and production resumption since the COVID-19 epidemic, increased investment in equipment renewal and technical transformation, and industrial optimization and upgrading, he said.

"The efforts undoubtedly testify the company's commitment to the Sichuan market and its persistence in providing high-quality drinks for consumers in the country," Ching said.

Coca-Cola China has resumed work and operations of most of its production lines for water, soda and juice in the country.

"As we anticipate a recovery in China, we are planning key actions with bottlers to regain momentum. We will follow the strategy that proved successful before the pandemic, adjusted with greater focus on channels and packages that will have traction as the new normal unfolds," the US firm said on April 21.

In markets around the world, the company subsequently saw significant changes in consumer purchase patterns, notably substantial declines in away-from-home channels, which take up about half of its revenues.