James Quincey Named Chairman of Coca-Cola Company

Coca-Cola president and CEO James Quincey was today named the company’s new chairman, assuming the role from his predecessor as chief executive, Muhtar Kent. Kent, a 40-year veteran of the company, will remain as chairman until April when he will formally retire following the company’s 2019 annual meeting.

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Operations Returns to Canadian Ownership

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited announced today that it has closed on a transaction to acquire Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada (CCRC) from The Coca-Cola Company. This closing comes six months after The Coca-Cola Company announced a letter of intent with the Tanenbaum and Bridgeman families, concluding a broader plan to refranchise all Company-owned bottling operations in North America to strong, independent franchise owners.

Press Clips: Hybrid Beverages Growing

A recent story in The Wall Street Journal explored the transition that major beverage companies are making into new categories.

Coke Acquires Costa Coffee For $5B

The Coca-Cola Company today announced it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of London-based coffee company Costa Limited. The deal, valued at $5.1 billion, is the largest brand acquisition in the company’s history and is expected to close in the first half of 2019.

Coke Acquires Moxie from New England Bottler

The Coca-Cola Company has purchased cult favorite soda brand Moxie from independent bottler Coca-Cola of Northern New England (CCNNE) for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

Coke: Diet CSDs Fuel 5 Percent Growth

The Coca-Cola Company’s revamped diet and zero sugar soft drinks continue to bolster overall sales. On a call with investors and analysts, the beverage conglomerate announced organic revenue was up by 5 percent.

Fountain Service Moves Forward

The types of beverages being offered in fountain service is changing, and helping shift the way users interact with and think about their selections at the point-of-sale.

Diet Coke Announces Brand Revamp

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a relaunch of the Diet Coke line that includes new packaging and new flavors, while retaining the same fan-favorite formula.

The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2017

From acquisitions to new investments and the rise (or fall) of various brands and categories, the impact of the past year will continue to be felt well into 2018. We’ve put together our list of the Top 10 Most Read BevNET stories of 2017.

Coca-Cola Announces Retirement of EVP Irial Finan

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Irial Finan, a 36-year veteran of the Coca-Cola system, plans to retire from his post as Executive Vice President and President of Bottling Investments Group, or BIG.


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