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AUS: Coca-Cola Amatil agrees distribution deals with Modelo, Carlsberg, Molson Coors
16 May 2012
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has signed “multi-year” agreements with three major brewers to distribute a wide portfolio of beer brands across Papa New Guinea, Fiji and the Pacific Islands.
Research in Focus - Health Concerns a Boon for Stevia-Based CSDs in China?
10 May 2012
Scepticism towards artificial sweeteners has inhibited growth in lower-calorie carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) in China but as obesity rates rise, consumer demand for lower-calorie, healthier beverages will increase. To meet this demand and to prevent consumers deserting the CSD market for healthier non-carbonated products, CSD producers will have to develop lower-calorie, naturally sweetened offerings, and stevia-based products could be the obvious solution.
In the Spotlight - A Monster Deal in the Offing for Coca-Cola?
4 May 2012
Have journalists on the Wall Street Journal business desk been drinking too many energy drinks, or will its story that The Coca-Cola Co is to swoop for Monster bear fruit?
just the Facts - The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend
25 April 2012
Earlier this week, Harris Interactive released its annual study of brand health for beverages in the US.
US: Dunkin' Brands strikes deal with Coca-Cola Co after ending PepsiCo tie-up
3 April 2012
Dunkin' Brands Group has struck an exclusive supply deal with The Coca-Cola Co to supply its restaurants after an agreement with PepsiCo was ended “amicably”.
UK: Coca-Cola GB silent on brands to get calorie cut
30 March 2012
Coca-Cola GB has declined to detail which brands it will cut the calories of, following its pledge to do so, as part of the UK Government's public health responsibility deal.
Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - 4-MEI Inviting 'New Coke' Repeat?
20 March 2012
A change in legislation in California this month has put The Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo in a soft drink pickle. Ray Rowlands, for one, fears a case of history repeating itself.
Rebranding in the Drinks Industry - Part III - Rebranding Case Studies
14 March 2012
It's case study time in this month's management briefing. In this, the penultimate part of Richard Woodard's look at rebranding, we see the right - and the wrong - way to do it.
GERMANY: Coca-Cola Enterprises in no rush to acquire - analyst
7 March 2012
Stifel Nicolaus analysts expect Coca-Cola Enterprises to leave it late before deciding whether to exercise its right to acquire The Coca-Cola Co's bottling operations in Germany.
Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - Cans Fizz in Flat Europe
6 March 2012
In his latest commentary, Richard Corbett considers the rise, fall and rise again of the drinks can. The format is in the midst of a renaissance, and Corbett thinks the economic plight has played an unexpected role in the success story.
Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - Shifting Focus at Coca-Cola Co
1 March 2012
The Coca-Cola Co has spent the last 20 years diversifying its portfolio. Where once the rest of the stable cowered in Coke's shadow, more of the company's brands are now grabbing the spotlight and delivering growth. Ray Rowlands looks at how the firm has benefitted from covering bases.
just on Call - CAGNY 2012: Coca-Cola Co bites back at PepsiCo marketing claims
23 February 2012
The CFO of The Coca-Cola Co has told investors that the company is "leading the way" on direct marketing spend, seemingly in response to claims by PepsiCo that the two firms' spends will soon be on a par.
MEXICO/PHILIPPINES: Coca-Cola FEMSA in talks to buy Coca-Cola Philippines arm
21 February 2012
Coca-Cola FEMSA has entered negotiations to purchase a controlling stake in The Coca-Cola Co's Philippines unit.
Comment - The Coca-Cola Co Piles Pressure on PepsiCo
8 February 2012
The Coca-Cola Co's single-minded pursuit of soft drinks sales worldwide is piling the pressure on PepsiCo ahead of its own full-year results.
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.
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