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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.