Aug 6 (Reuters) - Bottler Coca-Cola HBC

forecast its annual organic revenue growth to reach the

upper-end of its earlier estimated range, encouraged by steady

demand in its key emerging markets and pricing actions taken

over the recent quarters.

The company, which bottles brands including Fanta, Sprite

and Monster, has been raising prices in the last few quarters

like several other consumer-facing companies to shield its

margins from elevated costs amid an inflation-induced slowdown

in consumer spending.

Coca-Cola HBC ( CCHBF ) said on Wednesday that it now expects 2025

organic revenue growth at the top of its 6%-8% guidance range,

though it cautioned against the risks of macroeconomic and

geopolitical uncertainties.

For the six months ended June 27, the company posted a 9.9%

rise in organic revenue, in line with market expectations,

according to a company-compiled poll.

"We are mindful of what is a challenging and unpredictable

macroeconomic and geopolitical environment but given our strong

start to the year, we now expect to deliver growth in organic

revenue and EBIT at the top end of our guided ranges," CEO Zoran

Bogdanovic said in a statement.

Emerging markets - spanning Africa, Central and Eastern

Europe - delivered a 17.4% increase in organic net sales, the

Swiss company said.

The results come as global firms continue to navigate

shifting trade dynamics, with executives warning that evolving

U.S. trade policies are weighing on consumer and business

sentiment.