Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill
Authorities in Croatia have recommended that people drink only tap water as they investigate reports of several people getting sick or suffering throat injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages.
Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting bill
The sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules that was signed into law by Republican Gov. AdThe reaction wasnโt much friendlier from voting rights groups that fought the legislation and criticized corporate players for not trying to block it altogether. Quincey noted on CNBC that Coca-Cola, even before Georgia's action, already had paused its PAC activity and would consider politicians' position on voting rights as part of future contributions. Bishop Reginald Jackson, who presides over more than 400 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Georgia, said too many corporate leaders have been โsilentโ on voting laws. Civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits seeking to overturn the Georgia law.
Coca-Cola recovery continues as it grows leaner in pandemic
The Coca-Cola Co. said on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, it saw gradual improvement in the third quarter, as it turned its focus to emerging leaner from the global pandemic. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)Coca-Cola measured gradual improvement in the third quarter as it focused on emerging leaner from the global pandemic. The company saw sales improve in India, Brazil and Japan in the third quarter, for example, but Mexico's recovery has been below expectations. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer โ a boozy version of a popular Mexican mineral water โ is a rare foray into alcohol for Coke. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is already sold in a handful of cities in Latin America.
Coca-Cola wants to reward โa true bossโ
Coca-Cola is looking to reward someone whoโs tackled 2020 without issue. The winner will get a yearโs supply of Diet Coke complete with a mini fridge. You have until November 16th to nominate who you think should receive the 365 cans of Diet Coke. Click here to learn more. The only requirement is it has to be someone who has โgone beyond the call of duty to take on all that 2020 has entailed like a true boss.โUnfortunately you cannot nominate yourself.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
J Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
FILE - In this Wednesday, July 22, 2020 file photo, A Coca-Cola display is viewed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex after an MLS soccer match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in Kissimmee, Fla. A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November. Coca-Cola, Twitter, Cisco and Uber are giving employees the day off. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
Walmart says it will give its 1.5 million U.S. workers up to three hours paid time off to vote. Then, he formed A Day for Democracy, which asks employers to give workers time off to vote and distribute voter registration information. Once this election is over, Paladjian plans to advocate for a federal election holiday. A little over 400 companies participated last time; Time to Vote says 700 have joined so far this year. Gilbert said even if people vote early, they can still take time on Election Day to drive people to polls, work at polling stations or provide child care so someone else can vote in person.
Beverage companies aim to get bottles recycled, not trashed
Every year, an estimated 100 billion plastic bottles are produced in the U.S., the bulk of which come from three of America's biggest beverage companies: Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper. Through matching grants, municipal funds and private investors, the fund says it can triple the beverage companies' investment to around $400 million. Right now, only around 6% of U.S. bottles are made from recycled plastic, according to The Recycling Partnership. Pepsi wants 33% of its beverage bottles to be made from recycled material by 2025; Keurig Dr Pepper wants them in 30% of its packaging by 2025. The three beverage companies are looking at new ways to sell drinks.
TSA bans Galaxy's Edge-themed Coca-Cola bottles
ORLANDO, Fla. - When Disney first announced the new Coca-Cola themed beverages for "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge, the internet went crazy. If our officers discover a replica item during screening and believe it's real, the item will be treated as such until advised otherwise by law enforcement. AskTSA (@AskTSA) August 28, 2019This news comes one day before "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge is set to open to the public at Walt Disney World in Orlando. AskTSA (@AskTSA) August 13, 2019If you aren't able to take one home with you, make sure to get a good picture with the well-themed beverages. Click or tap here for our guide on how to get the best pictures at "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge.
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles
Over the next year, the beverage company plans to unveil new Dasani packaging and products, including aluminum cans and bottles, "How2Recycle" labels and improved Dasani water coolers. Coca-Cola will continue to sell Dasani in plastic bottles, too, but it will reduce the amount of plastic in those containers through a process called lightweighting. PepsiCo has also announced that it will start selling its Aquafina water brand in aluminum cans at U.S. fast-food and restaurant chains as soon as next year. Greening DasaniUsing aluminum bottles and cans may help increase the number of of Dasani products that get recycled. Making Dasani specialInnovations could not only help Coca-Cola reach its goals, but revitalize interest in Dasani.