ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–There is something refreshingly different in water beverages today: DASANI essence offers the crisp, fresh taste of DASANI with just a touch of fruit flavor. DASANI essence has a light, natural fruit flavor – unsweetened and without preservatives or calories – and is available in three varieties: Lime essence, Strawberry Kiwi essence, and Black […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today elected Muhtar Kent as chairman of the Board. Kent succeeds Neville Isdell, who retired following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareowners yesterday in Atlanta. Kent was also re-elected as president and chief executive officer of the Company. This completes the Company’s leadership succession plan that […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fanta Orange, the #1 fruit-flavored sparkling beverage in the U.S., will now feature 100 percent natural flavors. But that’s not all the news – the entire Fanta line is also getting a bold new look that includes vibrant packaging with colorful illustrations and contemporary graphics. Both the new formulation and look for Fanta will […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DASANI® purified water and Alexandra Cousteau are embarking on a round-the-world expedition to bring much needed attention to our planet’s most vital water issues. Expedition: Blue Planet is a groundbreaking effort to engage people around the world in discussions about critical water concerns and how we can help to preserve this indispensable natural resource. […]
BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Company is helping to refresh thousands of athletes, families and fans at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games through a wide variety of programs that celebrate the accomplishments of the more than 2,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities gathering here for the Opening Ceremony tomorrow. As part of its global sponsorship, […]
Financials Crown Holdings reported that it swung to a net loss in Q4 FY08, hurt by restructuring and other charges. Net loss stood at $14 million or $0.09 per share compared to a profit of $326.00 million or $2.00 per share in Q4 FY07. Excluding one-time items, the company earned $35.00 million or $0.22 per […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the second straight year, Diet Coke has tapped Heidi Klum as its heart health ambassador in support of The Heart Truth campaign, a national effort sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to educate women about the risks of heart disease. This year, Diet Coke’s involvement in The Heart Truth […]
This Sunday, Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu, one of football’s most electrifying players, takes on the starring role in “Mean Troy,” a new Coke Zero ad that puts an unexpected twist on the iconic Coca-Cola “Mean Joe Greene” commercial. On February 1, nearly 100 million fans watching NBC’s broadcast of Super Bowl XLIII will see Polamalu […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) today announced the 2008 launch of the first sparkling naturally sweetened, reduced-calorie beverage in the U.S. made with TRUVIA™ natural sweetener. Sprite Green™, the new reduced-calorie Sprite line extension, is the first of what the Company expects will be many new, naturally sweetened, reduced, low and zero-calorie beverages sweetened with […]
The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it received a letter from its Chairman of the Board, Neville Isdell, confirming that, consistent with the succession plan announced in December 2007, he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the April 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareowners. James D. Robinson III, Presiding Director of […]
ATLANTA – Gold Peak®, the premium ready-to-drink (“RTD”) iced tea from The Coca-Cola Company and recipient of the prestigious ChefsBest® Award, announced today the launch of Gold Peak® Chilled Tea. Available in the popular Gold Peak® sweetened and lemon flavors, the chilled multi-serve version will be packaged in a stylish 59 fl. oz. carafe bottle […]
ATLANTA (November 19, 2008) – NESTEA® announced today the addition of Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit to its line of ready-to-drink (“RTD”) iced teas. Recently selected by retailers as one of the “Top 12 Cool New Products,” (at the 2008 National Association of Convenience Stores Show), NESTEA Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit will be available […]
FINANCIALS Viva Beverages, LLC signed an exclusive contract with Surefil LLC to produce a two ounce liquid dietary and vitamin supplement, Quick Energy. • Danisco agreed to acquire an equity stake in the New Zealand company GraceLinc Limited. GraceLinc produces and markets Glucagel, which is a naturally-extracted barley beta-glucan. As a soluble dietary fibre ingredient, […]
Long-Term Agreements Expand Monster Energy Distribution in Key Territories; Anheuser-Busch Agreements to Continue CORONA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hansen Natural Corporation (“Hansen”) (Nasdaq:HANS), The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”) (NYSE:KO) and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (“CCE”) (NYSE:CCE) today announced that they have completed agreements for distribution of the category-leading Monster Energy(r) drinks line in six […]
