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Coca-Cola to pay $6 billion in IRS back taxes case while appealing judge's decision
Read full article: Coca-Cola to pay $6 billion in IRS back taxes case while appealing judge's decisionCoca-Cola Co. says it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years.
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.
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.
Tab was still a thing? Coca Cola discontinues soda after 60 years
Read full article: Tab was still a thing? Coca Cola discontinues soda after 60 yearsIf you’re a child of the 60s or 70s, you might remember the soda Tab. However, after nearly 60 years, Tab is being discontinued. Coca-Cola says it’s one of several underperforming products being eliminated from its brand lineup by the end of the year. | President Trump returning to Central Florida]The beverage company is working to streamline production and focus on bestsellers. Coke previously announced that Odwalla juices and Zico coconut water would be among the discontinued brands.
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)
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
Read full article: More companies pledge to give workers time to voteWalmart says it will give its 1.5 million U.S. workers up to three hours paid time off to vote. Then, he formed A Day for Democracy, which asks employers to give workers time off to vote and distribute voter registration information. Once this election is over, Paladjian plans to advocate for a federal election holiday. A little over 400 companies participated last time; Time to Vote says 700 have joined so far this year. Gilbert said even if people vote early, they can still take time on Election Day to drive people to polls, work at polling stations or provide child care so someone else can vote in person.
Pepsi in, Coke out on Carnival Cruises starting in 2020
Read full article: Pepsi in, Coke out on Carnival Cruises starting in 2020New beverage options will be available if you’re taking a Carnival Cruise in 2020. The popular cruise line announced Wednesday it is replacing Coca-Cola products with Pepsi’s line of beverages on its North American fleet starting in Jan. 2020, according to a press release. “At Carnival Cruise Line, we invite our guests to Choose Fun, and now with PepsiCo’s extensive portfolio of brands, we’re able to give them more ways to choose a beverage that suits their taste, mood and preference,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. This switch means passengers will have access to PepsiCo’s line of soft drinks as well as bubly, Pure Leaf, Naked Juice, Gatorade, MTN Dew, Starbucks, Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Sierra Mist and Sierra Mist Zero Sugar among others. “We’re also excited to work with PepsiCo on our shared commitment to sustainability, including a reduced reliance on plastics, and alternative ways to deliver and serve water and other beverages.”