Coca-Cola To Give $8.4 Million to Place 100 Fitness Centers Across the U.S. and Fund Fitness and Nutrition Programs Around the World

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coca-Cola is heating up its ongoing efforts to promote active living and healthy nutrition choices with an $8.4 million commitment toward active, healthy living programs across the globe.“Nutrition and Physical Activity The 100 Way Program” In the U.S., the Company will dedicate $5 million to provide 100 communities with new fitness centers for schools. […]

Gold Peak Tea to America: “Take the Year Off”

Gold Peak Tea to Send Deserving Person Home for a Year With $100K to Do … Whatever ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The words “go home” have never sounded sweeter. Gold Peak Tea is stepping up its mission to steep Americans in home-brewed comfort by rewarding the most deserving person with $100,000 and a year of doing whatever. One […]

Coca-Cola Selects 22 Inspiring Americans to Carry the Olympic Flame in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

Teens, Thought Leaders, and Olympians Honored for their Commitment to Sustainability, Community Service and Active Healthy Living ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This summer, 22 outstanding Americans selected by Coca-Cola will light up the streets of Oxford, England as they carry the Olympic Flame in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. Among them will be 10 teenagers from across […]

Coke to Use QR Codes on All Coca-Cola Classic and Coca-Cola Zero Products in Spain

UEFA’s EURO 2012 Campaign Leverages ScanLife Mobile Barcode Platform to Power QR Codes MADRID, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Coca-Cola has signed an agreement with ScanLife, the company that powers the BIDI mobile barcode service in Spain, to position the leading beverage company as a pioneer in the fields of mobile marketing and managed mobile […]

The Coca-Cola Foundation Donates $500,000 to Abyssinian Development Corporation to Improve Educational Opportunities for Harlem’s Youth

Grant to Establish Media Center within Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Foundation, the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, today awarded a $500,000 grant to the Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC), a Harlem-based not-for-profit community and economic development organization, to establish a student media center within Bread & Roses […]

illy issimo Launches Resealable To-Go Bottles

Italy’s favorite on-the-go coffee drink announces the launch of glass bottles in Latte Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Mochaccino flavors MILAN, Italy and ATLANTA, Ga., May 17, 2011 – With five unique flavor offerings, illy issimo is a leading coffee-based beverage that truly pleases the sophisticated palate. Made through a collaboration between illycaffè and The Coca-Cola Company, […]

Coca-Cola Launches Anywhere in the World the Coca-Cola Anthem for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Track Features GRAMMY Award Winner Mark Ronson and 2011 Mercury Prize Nominee, Katy B LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fusing the sounds of sport and music. Anywhere in the World, the anthem for the Coca-Cola London 2012 Olympic campaign, launched globally today. Available for purchase online, the exclusive track is the centerpiece of the brand’s Move to the Beat™ […]

Coke Zero Makes Danica Patrick the Newest Face in the Coca-Cola Racing Family

Fan favorite Patrick joins long list of legendary members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coke Zero is welcoming a new member into the Coca-Cola Racing Family, and it’s one of the most talked about athletes in professional sports. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ rookie Danica Patrick has signed a multi-year endorsement deal to represent the […]

Update: The Coca-Cola Company is NOT in Discussions to Acquire Monster Beverage

This morning, The Wall Street Journal said that The Coca-Cola Company was in talks to acquire the Monster Beverage Company in what would be the company’s largest acquisition to date (Monster has a market cap of over $11 billion). However, at 4PM Eastern, Coke issued a statement denying that there are any acquisition talks and […]

The Coca-Cola Company Issues Statement Regarding Media Reports Related to Monster Beverage Corporation

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Coca-Cola Company today issued the following statement regarding media reports related to Monster Beverage Corporation. “Coca-Cola has a distribution relationship with Monster in many markets, including the United States. Therefore, we are always in contact with Monster to maximize the value of our commercial arrangements. At this time, we are not in discussions […]

Coca-Cola Helps Counter Flood and Drought Impact for Earth Day

Company Donates Syrup Drums to Become Rain Barrels – Program Now Helping Conserve 60 Million Gallons of Water a Year ATLANTA, April 18, 2012 – The Coca-Cola Company’s commitment to the environment is no drop in the bucket. In celebration of Earth Month, Coca-Cola is partnering with River Network to donate more than 1,000 syrup […]

Coca-Cola Finishes Purchase of Majority ZICO Stake

Ending months of waiting, the Coca-Cola Co. has finally purchased a majority stake in Zico Coconut water, consummating a deal that has lingered in the final stages since the early Fall. Independent shareholders of the brand began to receive checks for their stakes in the company earlier this week. Coke’s initial stake in the company, acquired in 2009, was part of a combined $15 million stake that also included a group of entrepreneurs, distributors, celebrities, and others.

Odwalla Issues Nationwide Recall of Chocolate Protein Monster Beverage

Dinuba, CA —Odwalla, Inc. is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage in 12-oz and 32-oz bottles, with “enjoy by” dates prior to and including 23 MAY 2012, because of reports from consumers allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts experiencing severe allergic reactions after consuming this beverage. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to […]


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