The world’s largest Coke bottler is shutting down operations in one of Mexico’s most violent states because of constant attacks

(AP Photo/Alejandrino Gonzalez) The world’s largest bottler of Coke shuttered its operations in a town in southwest Mexico on Friday. Coca-Cola Femsa said the shutdown was prompted by constant aggression from organized-crime groups. Attacks on big companies and multinationals have been rare in Mexico in the decade since the country ramped up its war on […]

Coca-Cola says millennials are decimating sales of Diet Coke — and now it’s going to war (KO)

Hollis Johnson Coca-Cola is trying to convince millennials to drink more Diet Coke. The beverage giant debuted new Diet Coke flavors, cans, and ads in January to try and attract new customers.  Diet Coke has struggled to grow sales in recent years, due in part to evolving health trends.    Coca-Cola is depending on millennials […]

Diet Coke has just rolled out 4 shocking new flavors — here’s the verdict

Hollis Johnson Diet Coke debuted four new flavors on Wednesday in an attempt to turn around the struggling beverage’s sales.  Two of the flavors were disappointing as gimmicky stunts failing to live up to the original’s excellence. However, the other two demonstrate a possible path toward salvation for Diet Coke.    Diet Coke is undergoing […]

Diet Coke loyalists made it nearly impossible to fix the struggling brand — here’s why Coca-Cola is making massive changes anyway

Coca-Cola Diet Coke’s recipe will remain unchanged as Coca-Cola rolls out a brand revamp.  While Diet Coke sales have declined in recent years, Coca-Cola says it won’t change the flavor that is “loved by millions of fans.”  Instead, Coca-Cola is revamping Diet Coke’s design, rolling out a new marketing campaign and adding four new flavors.  […]

Coca-Cola is making massive changes to Diet Coke (KO)

Coca-Cola Coca-Cola announced Wednesday it is changing Diet Coke’s design and rolling out a new marketing campaign for the beverage.  The company is also launching new Diet Coke flavors — including Feisty Cherry and Twisted Mango — but keeping the classic Diet Coke unchanged.  Diet Coke has struggled in recent years, with sales dropping 1.9% in […]

Trump reportedly drinks 12 cans of Diet Coke and watches up to 8 hours of TV per day

Instagram/Donald Trump President Donald Trump drinks 12 cans of Diet Coke and watches as much as eight hours of TV per day, according to a new report in The New York Times. While he embraces his fast-food habit, Trump frequently disputes the claim that he is an avid consumer of cable news. President Donald Trump […]

The Trump campaign’s ‘4 major food groups’ while traveling were reportedly McDonald’s, KFC, pizza, and Diet Coke

Scott Olson/Getty Images Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump’s main diet on the campaign trail included a lot of McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, pizza, and Diet Coke, according to a new tell-all book written by former aides. The aides described detailed efforts to time the delivery of hot fast food with Trump’s departure from his campaign rallies. […]

People Are Super Mad At This YouTuber For Recommending Coke Zero For Diets

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CREDIT SUISSE: Coke will return to growth, but not because of soft drinks (KO)

Credit Suisse Coca-Cola Company’s stock price has fallen 7% over the last year as investors have come to realize consumers are becoming increasingly wary of sugary drinks. But Credit Suisse equity analyst Laurent Grandet says Coke is set to “sparkle” again with new CEO James Quincey taking over May 1 and a promising turnaround plan in place. Grandet […]