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Elon Musk Eyes Coca-Cola, Tweets "Next I'm Buying Coca-Cola"
After buying Twitter, Tesla Founder and CEO Elon Musk is planning to buy Coca-Cola. On April 28, Musk tweeted, "Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in". The Tweet has gained over 1,45,000 times retweets and is being liked by netizens. Notably, Musk has been trending on social media for his bizarre purchase of Twitter… read-more
Tags: Elon Musk, Twitter, COCA-COLA, Purchase, Tesla CEO
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Coca-Cola Brands Most Littered Items In UK Beach
In what is regarded as the UK’s biggest coordinated cleanup event, nearly 3,913 volunteers collected around 9,998 Coca-Cola bottles and cans that littered several beaches in the country, a report revealed. Campaigners have also called for the "deposit return Scheme" to handle the littering situations in the country. Responding to the report, a spokesperson from "Coca-Cola" said that, "It is disappointing to see any packaging being littered… read-more
Tags: COCA-COLA, beach, UK, plastic bottles, cans
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Soft Drink Giant Coca-Cola To Revamp Its 'Coke-Zero' Flavor
Coca-Cola company aims to revamp the flavor of its renowned soft drink Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, commonly known as 'Coke Zero'. The company had changed its flavor in the year 1985 which resulted in engagement. The soft-drink giant also said that it would produce a better iconic soft drink taste. However, citizens who regularly consume coke will get to review the taste of the new flavor.
Tags: COCA-COLA, USA, Coke Zero, Consumer
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Coca-Cola's Old Unit Turns Into 600-Bed COVID-19 Facility In Kerala
600-Beds COVID-19 facility in Kerala's Palakkad scheduled to open on June 25, will be its second time in the spotlight. The facility is built at a cost of Rs 75 lakh, has 100 oxygen beds, 40 ICU and 10 ventilators. The place, first made headlines when the 34-acres land was chosen to become a Coca-Cola production plant but was abandoned due to public agitation.
Tags: Kerala, Palakkad, COCA-COLA, covid care center
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Coca-Cola To Turn Eco-Friendly; Eyes To Manufacture Paper Bottles
In a bid to support eco-friendly initiatives, Coca-Cola is conducting trials over the manufacturing of paper bottles. The idea is part of the Coca-Cola's World Without Waste sustainable packaging goal. Reportedly, the bottles were made out of sustainable sourced wood along with a bio-based material to keep the bottle carbonated. The technology is being developed by Danish company Paboco, along with Coca-Cola's research team. Notably, Coca-… read-more
Tags: COCA-COLA, Sustainable Development, sustainable packaging, paboco, paper bottles
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Coca-Cola To Sack 2,200 Workers, Shut Low-Selling Sub-Brands
Due to the COVID-19's impact on businesses, beverage-giant Coca-Cola has decided to sack at least 2,200 employees across the world. Reportedly, the decision came after its revenue had dropped to USD 8.7 billion during the pandemic-ridden period. Moreover, the company has decided to shut down its slow-selling subsidiary brands, including Zico coconut water. Coke CEO said, "...the pandemic helped us realize we could be bolder in our efforts.”… read-more
Tags: COCA-COLA, Covid-19, US, Diet Coke, business
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Coca-Cola Ranked World's Worst Plastic Polluter For Third Time
Coca-Cola has been ranked worst plastic polluter in the world for the third consecutive year by Break Free From Plastic. Nestle and PepsiCo followed Coca-Cola in the list. The three companies have been inculpated of “zero progress” in reducing plastic waste. Coca-Cola's beverage bottles were the most most frequently littered bottle in 51 of 55 countries surveyed. Coca-Cola's label appeared on 13,834 pieces of plastic wastes; Nestle on 8,633;… read-more
Tags: Enviroinment, COCA-COLA, Nestle, Plastic, pepsico
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Coca-Cola to Lay Off Workers Across Globe Due to Covid-19-induced Losses
Beverage giant Coca-cola has decided to lay off its employees globally due to a decline in sales. The response came after a fall in demand for its products during Covid-19 pandemic. Reportedly, out of its 86,200 workers, around 4,000 will be offered "voluntary separation" in the North American regions and an undisclosed number in other countries. The company stated that it is also reducing its operating… read-more
Tags: COCA-COLA, job cuts, Covid-19
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