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Coca-Cola overcomes falling demand in North America and puts up strong fourth quarter sales
Read full article: Coca-Cola overcomes falling demand in North America and puts up strong fourth quarter salesCoca-Cola reported higher-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter as growth in Mexico, Germany and other markets offset lower sales in the U.S. The Atlanta-based beverage giant said Tuesday its revenue rose 7% to $10.8 billion for the October-December period.
Classic Jack and Coke cocktail will soon be available as canned drink
Read full article: Classic Jack and Coke cocktail will soon be available as canned drinkOn Monday, Brown-Forman Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company announced the debut of the beverage and plan to launch the canned drink in Mexico this year, and eventually will be available in markets around the world.
Coca-Cola recovery continues as it grows leaner in pandemic
Read full article: Coca-Cola recovery continues as it grows leaner in pandemicThe Coca-Cola Co. said on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, it saw gradual improvement in the third quarter, as it turned its focus to emerging leaner from the global pandemic. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)Coca-Cola measured gradual improvement in the third quarter as it focused on emerging leaner from the global pandemic. The company saw sales improve in India, Brazil and Japan in the third quarter, for example, but Mexico's recovery has been below expectations. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer — a boozy version of a popular Mexican mineral water — is a rare foray into alcohol for Coke. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is already sold in a handful of cities in Latin America.
Coca-Cola wants to reward “a true boss”
Read full article: Coca-Cola wants to reward “a true boss”Coca-Cola is looking to reward someone who’s tackled 2020 without issue. The winner will get a year’s supply of Diet Coke complete with a mini fridge. You have until November 16th to nominate who you think should receive the 365 cans of Diet Coke. Click here to learn more. The only requirement is it has to be someone who has “gone beyond the call of duty to take on all that 2020 has entailed like a true boss.”Unfortunately you cannot nominate yourself.
Beverage companies aim to get bottles recycled, not trashed
Read full article: Beverage companies aim to get bottles recycled, not trashedEvery year, an estimated 100 billion plastic bottles are produced in the U.S., the bulk of which come from three of America's biggest beverage companies: Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper. Through matching grants, municipal funds and private investors, the fund says it can triple the beverage companies' investment to around $400 million. Right now, only around 6% of U.S. bottles are made from recycled plastic, according to The Recycling Partnership. Pepsi wants 33% of its beverage bottles to be made from recycled material by 2025; Keurig Dr Pepper wants them in 30% of its packaging by 2025. The three beverage companies are looking at new ways to sell drinks.
Small cans resulting in big sales for Coca-Cola
Read full article: Small cans resulting in big sales for Coca-ColaThe company reported sales that topped forecasts, thanks in part to a double-digit increase in volume for its 7.5-ounce mini cans. The company also said that its Coca-Cola Zero Sugar brand posted double-digit sales growth. Coke changed the name of its Coke Zero product to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar a few years ago. The company said Friday that Coca-Cola Energy and Coca-Cola Energy Cherry will be available in the US in January and that there will be zero-calorie versions of them as well. Coca-Cola Energy debuted in Spain and Hungary earlier this year and the company said it is now available in more than 25 countries.
TSA bans Star Wars Coke bottles from Disney
Read full article: TSA bans Star Wars Coke bottles from DisneyThe TSA has banned souvenir Coke bottles sold at Disney's new Star Wars attractions. The little round bottles are considered replica explosive devices by the TAS, and those are banned in both carry-on and checked bags. Selling for just $5.49, the Coke bottles are one of the cheapest souvenirs available at Disney's Star Wars attractions in Florida and California. And by the way, the "Galaxy's Edge" Star Wars attraction opens today at Disney World in Orlando. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
TSA bans Star Wars Coke bottles
Read full article: TSA bans Star Wars Coke bottlesThe TSA has banned souvenir Coke bottles sold at Disney's new Star Wars attractions. The little round bottles are considered replica explosive devices by the TAS, and those are banned in both carry-on... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.