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Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill
Read full article: Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall illAuthorities 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.
COP27's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groups
Read full article: COP27's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groupsCoca-Cola’s sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.
Roanoke non-profit collects backpacks for students in need
Read full article: Roanoke non-profit collects backpacks for students in needThe non-profit said at least 240 backpacks have been donated so far, and some of the donated bags will be given directly to students. The rest will go out to schools as donations.
Coca-Cola recall: Officials say some juices, canned soda may contain metal
Read full article: Coca-Cola recall: Officials say some juices, canned soda may contain metalYou may want to double-check your fridge! The Coca-Cola Company announced two recalls, saying there may be “foreign matter” in some of its products.
North Carolina county bans Coca-Cola machines after company criticizes Georgia voting law
Read full article: North Carolina county bans Coca-Cola machines after company criticizes Georgia voting lawOfficials in Surry County, North Carolina, voted to remove Coca-Cola machines from all government facilities in response to the beverage company CEO’s remarks about Georgia’s controversial new voting law, according to NBC News reporting.
Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting bill
Read full article: Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting billThe sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules that was signed into law by Republican Gov. AdThe reaction wasn’t 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 “silent” on voting laws. Civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits seeking to overturn the Georgia law.
You can get a free Thanksgiving dinner through Walmart
Read full article: You can get a free Thanksgiving dinner through WalmartIf you and your family are cutting back on Thanksgiving this year due to a tightening budget, Walmart is here to help. The big-box retailer has teamed up with Ibotta, Campbell’s Butterball and Coca-Cola to launch the Free Thanksgiving Dinner Program. KSDK reports that Ibotta’s Thanksgiving Survey found more than one-third of Americans will spend less on Thanksgiving this year. You can also link your Walmart Grocery account to verify your purchase. To shop for your items in-store, you scan your receipt in the app.
Northam attempting to save Northern Neck Ginger Ale from discontinuing after 94 years
Read full article: Northam attempting to save Northern Neck Ginger Ale from discontinuing after 94 yearsThe Coca-Cola Company announced it’s discontinuing Northern Neck Ginger Ale after nearly a century, and one high-profile Virginia resident is trying to save it from fizzling out. Not so fast—I grew up with Northern Neck Ginger Ale and am among the many fans who would hate to see it fizzle out. We have reached out to @CocaCola and are doing everything we can to keep this popular Virginia staple on our shelves. Stay tuned... https://t.co/ht6D8w6hJ5 — Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) October 20, 2020“Not so fast—I grew up with Northern Neck Ginger Ale and am among the many fans who would hate to see it fizzle out,” Northam tweeted. Northam said they reached out to Coca-Cola to keep the drink Virginia staple on shelves.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
Read full article: Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nodsJ 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
Read full article: More companies pledge to give workers time to voteFILE - 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)
Coca-Cola gets in holiday spirit with two new flavors
Read full article: Coca-Cola gets in holiday spirit with two new flavorsWKMGCoca-Cola is spicing it up this holiday season. The beverage company introduced two new limited-edition flavors: Coca-Cola Cinnamon and Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, according to WKMG. Coca-Cola Cinnamon is the first holiday-flavored Coke offered in the United States. It delivers an aromatic and delightfully unexpected drinking experience, according to a press release. Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry infuses the crisp, lemon-lime taste of Sprite with a warm spice blend and tart cranberry, company officials said.
Coca-Cola debuts caffeinated seltzers
Read full article: Coca-Cola debuts caffeinated seltzersThe beverage behemoth unveiled Thursday a new flavored seltzer water brand with a splash of caffeine, called AHA. It's Coca-Cola's first new beverage brand in more than a decade, when it debuted Gold Peak tea. Sparkling water ticks a lot of those boxes, and American consumers are buying more of it. Sales of Coke's sparkling water jumped 27% in 2018, according to Nielsen data provided by Coca-Cola. Another competitor for Coca-Cola and National Beverage is Bubly from Pepsi.
TSA bans Galaxy's Edge-themed Coca-Cola bottles
Read full article: TSA bans Galaxy's Edge-themed Coca-Cola bottlesORLANDO, 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.
Cinnamon-flavored Coke hitting shelves next month
Read full article: Cinnamon-flavored Coke hitting shelves next monthCoca-Cola is hoping by the end of next month, you'll be ready to abandon your pumpkin spiced lattes and jump into some winter flavors. The soft drink company is planning to launch a version of its iconic soda flavored with cinnamon on September 13. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar was such a big hit there last year, Coke decided to bring it stateside. There's no word yet on whether we'll get the zero sugar version, a full sugar version or perhaps both. Coke also plans to launch a winter spiced cranberry variant of sprite at the same time.
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles
Read full article: Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottlesOver 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.