Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola`s Happy New Year upsets Russians and Ukrainians alike

Coca-Cola published a map of Russia that did not include Crimea.

Jan 06, 2016, 02:10 AM IST

GST effect: Coca-Cola may shut some plants if 'sin tax' imposed

Beverages major Coca-Cola India Friday said it will have to shut down some factories in India if the government accepts a proposal to impose 40 percent 'sin tax' on aerated beverages.

Dec 11, 2015, 22:55 PM IST

FIFA discusses reforms amid new sponsor attacks

Sponsors say, reforms should be subject to independent oversight.

Dec 02, 2015, 18:06 PM IST

Villagers in PM Narendra Modi's constituency want Coca-Cola out for creating water scarcity

The villages, which are located in Mehdiganj area of Varanasi district, claim they have been facing water shortages since 1999 when the plant began operations.

Nov 28, 2015, 12:41 PM IST

Emails reveal Coke's role in anti-obesity group

A proposal circulated via email at the company laid out a vision for a group that would "quickly establish itself as the place the media goes to for comment on any obesity issue."

Nov 25, 2015, 01:26 AM IST

Coca Cola's bottling arm takes over Georgia biz in India

In a business realignment, Coca-Cola Co's bottling arm in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverage will take over operations of Georgia tea and coffee business in the country.

Oct 28, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

German World Cup graft claims close to home for Adidas

Allegations that Germany bribed its way to secure the right to host the 2006 World Cup not only shook the football world, but also shone a spotlight on cosy ties between sportswear giant Adidas and FIFA.

Oct 21, 2015, 20:11 PM IST

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo spar over Chobani stake: Source

US soda giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among the companies competing for a minority stake in Greek yogurt maker Chobani, a person familiar with the process said today.

Oct 14, 2015, 09:06 AM IST

Defiant Sepp Blatter rejects FIFA sponsors' resignation calls

Sepp Blatter has decided not to relinquish his position as FIFA president despite its sponsors' mounting calls for the embattled chief's resignation, his US lawyer has confirmed.

Oct 03, 2015, 18:01 PM IST

Coca-Cola, McDonald's among major FIFA sponsors saying Sepp Blatter must go

Major soccer sponsors on Friday issued the strongest calls yet for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter, a week after Swiss authorities said they were opening a criminal investigation into the head of the world soccer body.

Oct 03, 2015, 08:39 AM IST

Twitter to 'market' Coke through emoji branding

In a bid to cash in on the growing popularity for emojis, Twitter is testing the effectiveness of the freakish pictograms in helping to advertise brands.

Sep 20, 2015, 17:17 PM IST

Coca-Cola earnings rise despite dollar drag

Coca-Cola reported higher quarterly profits Wednesday as increased sales in North America offset lower revenues overseas due in part to the strong dollar.

Jul 22, 2015, 18:25 PM IST

Coca-Cola to cut 1,800 jobs globally

Coca-Cola has announced plans to lay off about 1,800 employees globally, in an effort to cut costs by roughly $3 billion.

Jan 09, 2015, 01:42 AM IST

Coca-Cola cutting up to 1,800 jobs

Coca-Cola says it will cut between 1,600 and 1,800 jobs in coming months to trim costs.

Jan 08, 2015, 22:52 PM IST

Coca-Cola plant director killed in Russia

Russian police arrested two people Wednesday suspected of murdering the director of a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Saint-Petersburg who went missing last week.

Dec 03, 2014, 20:25 PM IST

P&G, GE world's best firms in terms of leadership: Haygroup

The global management consulting firm today released its ninth annual Best Companies for Leadership Study.

Nov 06, 2014, 15:39 PM IST

Coke income falls in Q3, hit by slow economies, forex

Soft drinks king Coca-Cola made headway in global volume sales in its third quarter but net earnings fell sharply, hit by slower economic growth and volatile currencies.

Oct 21, 2014, 19:11 PM IST

Soda giants Coca-Cola, PepsiCo pledge to cut sales of sugary drinks

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr. Pepper Snapple pledged to provide smaller sized bottles, and more water and other low- or no-calorie beverages, to the market to help bring down per-person consumption of their high-sugar drinks.

Sep 24, 2014, 03:11 AM IST

Coca-Cola India launches sugar free soft drink

Beverages giant Coca-Cola on Friday expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of a sugar free soft drink 'Coca-Cola Zero'.

Sep 19, 2014, 17:29 PM IST

Facebook gets mega-cap status; valued more than AT&T, Coke

Facebook's $190 billion market value makes it bigger than such bellwethers as Coca-Cola and AT&T.

Jul 25, 2014, 10:46 AM IST