Rider University entered an exclusive 10-year partnership with Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, making the local Coca-Cola bottler an official sponsor of the university and making its products the official water and soft drinks of the school, effective July 1.
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages will have exclusive rights to sell and distribute all beverages on campus, including carbonated and non-carbonated sodas, cold teas, bottled water, sports and energy drinks. These products will be served at Rider-sponsored events and athletic contests, as well as in the University store, dining hall, pub, food truck, and vending machines.
“Students, faculty, staff and the entire campus community are going to benefit from this exciting new partnership between Rider and Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages,” said Rider Vice President for Facilities and University Operations Mike Reca. – RIDER UNIVERSITY
The new partnership will also open up opportunities for student internships with Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages at its locations in South Brunswick and Philadelphia.
“Students, faculty, staff and the entire campus community are going to benefit from this exciting new partnership between Rider and Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages,” said Rider Vice President for Facilities and University Operations Mike Reca. “We could not be more excited to work with this legendary brand for years to come.”
Rider and Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages will also collaborate on new sustainability efforts and students will have the ability to sample new products across the beverage portfolio.
“Our primary goal as the local Coca-Cola bottler is to be an invested partner in the communities we live and work,” said Fran McGorry, co-owner and CEO, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages. “We’re thrilled to add Rider University to our portfolio of local commitments. In addition to providing our products, we look forward to collaborating on ways to enhance our communal commitment to sustainability and creating opportunities to support the Rider community.”
