Beverage group lured to ‘reverse Yankee’ market by Europe’s low borrowing costs
Plus, H2O Asset Management pays up for ‘serious breaches’ and Glencore’s coal rethink shows how the pendulum has swung on ESG
The stakes of a fight over ‘astronomical’ profits in low-tax countries are visible only in fine print
Rejection of goods based on perceived political agendas over Israel-Gaza conflict hitting revenues
Prominent position of sponsors’ brands is first for the Games
Also in today’s newsletter, a new twist in the Science-Based Targets initiative drama
The beachfront Florida residence owes its existence to the fortune made from producing Coke bottles — and uses glass from the same factory for its 32-foot tall windows
Drinks group increased cost of its beverages by as much as 24% in some countries
Soft drinks, hard predictions
Drinks group says two-thirds of its portfolio is made up of low and no-calorie products
Philippines takeover primes the palate for more deals to bubble up
Soft drinks group says increases will be most pronounced in emerging markets
Health body says ingredient is ‘possibly carcinogenic’ but consumption guidance remains unchanged
New data show beverage companies including PepsiCo are among consumer groups using more non-recycled plastics
Shares in the $283bn drinks giant have gained more than 10 per cent since the start of the year
Once ‘meat’ can be manufactured convincingly, those who own the IP will want you to consume much more of it
Forcing multinationals to pay up would reverse the trend of corporate sanctimony
Athletes’ efforts to take control force rethink of longstanding marketing strategies
Trends improve through first quarter as vaccine rollout encourages consumers to travel and eat out more
Atlanta-based companies take more forceful stand after black business leaders urge action
Growth in drinks consumed at home is not enough to compensate for declines elsewhere
CCEP will cut pollution from packaging and transport, and tie progress to executive pay
Acquisition of Amatil for $7bn would continue consolidation of sector
Drinks group sounds cautious note over new Covid restrictions and declines to provide financial outlook
Multinational plans restructuring after steepest drop in quarterly sales in more than 25 years
