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just The Preview - The Coca-Cola Co Q4 & FY
6 February 2012
The Coca-Cola Co is set to release its Q4 and full-year results tomorrow (7 February). Below, we take a look at the highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December.
In the Spotlight - Rumours mount on PepsiCo strategy
6 January 2012
Speculation this week that PepsiCo is looking to cut thousands of jobs in the US has increased the focus on the soft drinks firm's strategic review and on what the company needs to change.
AUS: Schweppes Australia supply problems hit production
6 January 2012
Schweppes Australia has said it is experiencing delays in soft drinks production due to a labour dispute at one of its facilities and a disruption to the supply of gas.
Review of the Year 2011 - Soft Drinks
22 December 2011
In the second part of just-drinks' review of 2011, Michelle Russell looks at how the soft drinks category has fared in the last 12 months.
AUS: SABMiller begins Australian brand manoeuvres
19 December 2011
SABMiller has begun the shake-up of its beer presence in Australia following its recent purchase of Foster's Group.
EUROPE: Coca-Cola Enterprises defiant on soft drinks tax
15 December 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises still hopes that a soft drinks tax in France will not be implemented, but has said it will take all measures necessary to protect profits growth.
Comment - Quick Take: Coca-Cola Co Marches On
14 December 2011
The door looks to be open for The Coca-Cola Co to increase its stake in Aujan soft drinks operations following today's deal. Meanwhile, it is PepsiCo's turn to look on in envy.
UK: Coca-Cola GB rolls out anti drink-drive campaign
6 December 2011
Coca-Cola GB has launched a campaign in the UK as part of the Government's attempts to clamp down on drink-driving over the Christmas period.
US: PepsiCo readies Pepsi Next roll-out - report
21 November 2011
PepsiCo is to launch its reduced-sugar cola, Pepsi Next, across the US from early next year, according to reports.
US: The Coca-Cola Co turns white for polar bear campaign
25 October 2011
The Coca-Cola Co will temporarily turn cans of its namesake drink from red to white as part of a tie-up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the US.
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
21 October 2011
A raft of soft drinks results have kept the just-drinks news desk busy this week, with The Coca-Cola Co, Danone Waters, Britvic and Nestle Waters all providing their latest sales figures.
US: Coca-Cola Co launches Coke Zero, Mission Impossible campaign
19 October 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has teamed up with Paramount Pictures in the US to launch a Coke Zero campaign to coincide with the release of the fourth Mission: Impossible film.
just The Preview - The Coca-Cola Co Q3
17 October 2011
The Coca-Cola Co will report results for its fiscal third quarter tomorrow (18 October).
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
14 October 2011
PepsiCo proved to be the hot topic of conversation for the soft drinks industry this week, following the release of its third-quarter results.
INDIA: Beverage Partners Worldwide defers on Nestea India roll-out - report
14 October 2011
Beverage Partners Worldwide, the joint-venture between The Coca-Cola Co and Nestle, is reviewing its India-wide roll-out of Nestea, according to reports.
US: Coca-Cola retains world's biggest brand spot - research
5 October 2011
Coca-Cola has retained its spot as the world's most valuable brand, according to consultancy group Interbrand.
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
30 September 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has been particularly active this week, kicking off with an announcement on its plans to invest in Russia.
In the Spotlight - PepsiCo puts North America back on the agenda
30 September 2011
Two major US announcements from PepsiCo in the last few weeks have set tongues wagging in the industry as to the motivation behind the decisions and what the firm's next move might be.
AUS: Competition Commission okays SABMiller Foster’s Group purchase
28 September 2011
SABMiller's move for Foster's Group has been given the green light by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
US: The Coca-Cola Co seeks dancers for global campaign
27 September 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has launched a search for performers to feature in a Coke Zero global advertising campaign.
AUS: The Coca-Cola Co, PepsiCo in court over bottle copyright - report
26 September 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has reportedly filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo in an Australian court, claiming its rival has copied the "curvy contours" of the classic Coca-Cola bottle.
US: The Coca-Cola Co cuts mini can pricing
22 September 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has said it is reducing the price of its mini can in the US, in a bid to appeal to more cash-strapped consumers in the country.
UK: The Coca-Cola Co PlantBottle hits UK market
14 September 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has launched its fully recyclable 'PlantBottle' in the UK.
In the Spotlight - Drinks Firms Dive for East Exit
9 September 2011
PepsiCo's CFO issued a frank but ultimately fair warning this week about the increasingly dire state of economies across the developed world. As drinks firms of all colours increase their efforts to step back from the West, just-drinks looks at the issue in more detail.
just On Call - PepsiCo CFO warns over weak western economies
8 September 2011
PepsiCo's CFO has warned that weak economies in the developed world are making it increasingly difficult for soft drinks companies to offset lower volume sales with price increases.
FRANCE: Coca-Cola Enterprises driven to cost-cutting by VAT increase? - analysts
31 August 2011
Stifel Nicolaus analysts have said that Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) may need to look at cost-cutting measures in order to offset a rise in VAT on sweetened soft drinks in France.
UK: Innocent Drinks denies Coca-Cola Co buy-out rumour
24 August 2011
Innocent Drinks has said that speculation that it is looking to sell the rest of the company to The Coca-Cola Co are "100% false".
US: The Coca-Cola Co readies Diet Coke re-design
18 August 2011
The Coca-Cola Co is to launch a limited edition 'autumn' design for its Diet Coke can in North America.
EUROPE: Coca-Cola Enterprises sells US$500m in notes
17 August 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has completed the sale of US$500m worth of notes in two parts.
UK: Bacardi Oakheart adds spice to rum sector
12 August 2011
Bacardi has launched Oakheart to jostle with (Captain) Morgan's Spiced and Sailor Jerry for a slice of the hotly-tipped spiced rum market in the UK.
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