DASANI Announces Sustainable Packaging Innovations

Posted: Aug 20, 2019 at 4:30 PM (Last Updated: Aug 20, 2019 at 4:04 PM)

DASANI, the no. 1 mainstream water brand in the United States, has announced a robust pipeline of sustainable packaging innovations in support of The Coca-Cola Company’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50 percent recycled material by 2030.

Coca-Cola Wins Arbitration With Monster Over ‘Energy’ Line

Posted: Jul 01, 2019 at 11:44 AM (Last Updated: Jul 01, 2019 at 4:58 PM)

The Coca-Cola Company received a favorable decision in its arbitration hearing with Monster Energy Corp., paving the way for the soda giant to expand its new energy drink, Coca-Cola Energy, into markets worldwide.

Coke: Water, Sports Drinks Drive Solid Q1 Growth

Posted: Apr 23, 2019 at 1:25 PM (Last Updated: Apr 23, 2019 at 3:40 PM)

The Coca-Cola Company enjoyed a solid start to 2019, surpassing analysts’ projections in reporting 6% growth in Q1 organic sales.

Wells Fargo: Coke Energy Launch Suggests “Confidence” in Monster Arbitration

Posted: Mar 29, 2019 at 2:42 PM (Last Updated: Mar 29, 2019 at 4:28 PM)

Against the backdrop of ongoing U.S. arbitration with Monster Energy, The Coca-Cola Company shared details of its plans to launch a new natural energy drink in Europe next month.

Fanta Debuts New Wild Cherry Flavor

Posted: Feb 27, 2019 at 4:05 PM (Last Updated: Feb 27, 2019 at 4:05 PM)

One year after the launch of Fanta Green Apple, the brand is introducing a bold, highly anticipated flavor to its line-up with the launch of the new Fanta Wild Cherry – just in time for spring.

Teamsters: Survey Finds “Significant Disruption” in SoCal Coke Distribution

Posted: Feb 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM (Last Updated: Feb 15, 2019 at 4:07 PM)

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters claimed today that strategic decisions made by Coca-Cola bottler and distributor Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB) “have created significant disruption in the quality of service” for customers in Southern California, according to the results of a survey of over 100 retailers.

Nielsen: CSDs, Sparkling Water Make Gains

Posted: Dec 11, 2018 at 4:35 PM (Last Updated: Dec 11, 2018 at 4:35 PM)

Snack and non-alcoholic beverages sales were up 4.1 percent in the four-week period ending on December 1, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities. The all channel report showed growing sales of carbonated soft drink (CSDs) across the category’s major players, including The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP).

James Quincey Named Chairman of Coca-Cola Company

Posted: Dec 06, 2018 at 4:47 PM (Last Updated: Dec 06, 2018 at 6:24 PM)

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

Posted: Oct 01, 2018 at 4:25 PM (Last Updated: Oct 01, 2018 at 4:12 PM)

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

Posted: Sep 14, 2018 at 3:08 PM (Last Updated: Sep 14, 2018 at 3:08 PM)

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

Posted: Aug 31, 2018 at 12:24 PM (Last Updated: Aug 31, 2018 at 2:30 PM)

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

Posted: Aug 28, 2018 at 5:32 PM (Last Updated: Aug 28, 2018 at 5:58 PM)

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.

Taste Radio Ep. 125: Shake Shack’s Secret to Success is Surprisingly Simple

Posted: Aug 21, 2018 at 4:50 PM (Last Updated: Aug 21, 2018 at 4:46 PM)

Shake Shack COO Zach Koff explains how the restaurant chain’s surprisingly simple business philosophy led to stunning success; Zak Normandin, CEO, Dirty Lemon takes us on a deep dive inside its innovative detox-to-your-doorstep business model.

Coke: Diet CSDs Fuel 5 Percent Growth

Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 5:26 PM (Last Updated: Jul 25, 2018 at 5:26 PM)

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.