Coca-Cola Plans Move from Moorhead to New West Fargo Facility

The beverage giant has applied for a building permit in West Fargo, signaling a potential shift in regional distribution operations.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:22pm

Coca-Cola's distribution plant in Moorhead, Minnesota appears poised to move across the Red River to a new facility in West Fargo. West Fargo officials confirmed that Coca-Cola has applied for a building permit at a site in the Sandhills Development, marking an early but significant step toward relocating the regional distribution operations.

Why it matters

The potential move represents a shift in Coca-Cola's regional footprint, with potential impacts on jobs and the existing Moorhead site. As a major employer and community fixture, Coca-Cola's relocation could have broader economic implications for the Moorhead area.

The details

The Moorhead Coca-Cola distribution plant is a regional facility owned by Coca-Cola High Country, a family-owned bottler based in South Dakota. Further details about the project, including a construction timeline, potential job impacts, and plans for the existing Moorhead site, were not immediately available.

  • Coca-Cola has applied for a building permit at 2765 3rd Ave. NE in West Fargo's Sandhills Development.

The players

Coca-Cola High Country

A family-owned Coca-Cola bottler based in South Dakota that owns the regional distribution plant in Moorhead.

West Fargo

The city where Coca-Cola has applied for a building permit for a new distribution facility.

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What’s next

Further details about the project's timeline, potential job impacts, and plans for the existing Moorhead site are expected to be released as the relocation process progresses.

The takeaway

Coca-Cola's potential move from Moorhead to West Fargo represents a significant shift in the company's regional footprint, with potential economic implications for the Moorhead area as a major employer departs.