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business3 days ago•10 min saved

Coca-Cola expands customization playbook with dirty sodas, Freestyle Mini and energy drink plans

Coca-Cola is expanding beverage customization via its innovation labs: testing dairy-enabled dirty sodas with Freestyle dispensers, rolling out Micro Matic mixology units for refreshers and iced coffee, and developing a color/flavor energy drink for 2027; it also operates ‘The Vault’ for customer collaboration and uses real-time Freestyle data to guide new grocery launches, all aimed at helping operators boost traffic and margins with craveable, social-media‑friendly drinks.

via CNBC|

#beverage-innovation #business #coca-cola

finance5 days ago•22 min saved

Buffett’s Two-Rule Playbook: Buy Great Companies and Hold for a Decade

Buffett cautions that the market looks expensive by metrics like the Buffett indicator and CAPE, notes AI-investment patterns resemble the dot-com era, but his core guidance endures: focus on owning wonderful companies for the long term and pay a fair price, as Berkshire’s Coca-Cola stake and Alphabet investment demonstrate.

via Yahoo Finance|

#buffett-indicator #coca-cola #finance

business17 days ago•4 min saved

Coca-Cola’s Custom Can Tool Sparks Inconsistent Moderation, Backlash

A Fox Business investigation finds Coca-Cola’s 18-character can-personalization tool inconsistently blocks religious and political phrases (e.g., 'Jesus is Lord', 'Make America Great') while allowing others like 'Defund the Police' and 'Proud Boys'; alarms rise after reports that 'Pedophile Pride' and 'MAP Pride' were permitted. Coca‑Cola says the issue is technical, has paused new orders, and is reviewing moderation rules.

via New York Post|

#business #censorship #coca-cola

markets28 days ago•35 min saved

Dow climbs on Coca-Cola and Sherwin-Williams earnings as Nasdaq stumbles on chip-stock selloff

Stocks rose as the Dow jumped about 575 points on strong earnings from Coca-Cola and Sherwin-Williams, while the Nasdaq wobbled due to a selloff in chip stocks, signaling a split market as investors weigh growth and inflation prospects.

via MarketWatch|

#coca-cola #dow-jones #earnings

business28 days ago•1 min saved

Coca-Cola raises outlook after solid Q2 beat on strong demand

Coca-Cola beat Q2 estimates, posting adjusted EPS of 97 cents on revenue of $13.38 billion (vs. 93 cents and $13.16 billion expected), with net income of $4.43 billion. Organic revenue rose about 6% and global unit-case volume grew 5%, as all segments posted growth. The company raised its full-year targets to about 9%-10% EPS growth and roughly 5% organic revenue growth. Shares edged higher in premarket trading amid the upbeat results and guidance.

via CNBC|

#business #coca-cola #demand

business1 month ago•24 min saved

Fairlife pauses US milk production after ransomware breach

Fairlife, Coca-Cola’s dairy brand, paused US production after a ransomware breach that allowed unauthorized access to production systems; Canadian operations were not affected, and Coca-Cola says product quality and safety remain intact as it coordinates with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate and recover.

via New York Post|

#business #coca-cola #cyberattack

business1 month ago•81 min saved

Ransomware Disrupts Coca-Cola's Fairlife Dairy, Halting U.S. Production

A ransomware attack on Coca-Cola’s Fairlife dairy unit forced a halt to U.S. production, highlighting how food and beverage brands—especially high-growth ones—are targets; restoration is complex due to specialized manufacturing systems and the need to validate process integrity, with no clear timeline for when shelves will refill.

via inc.com|

#business #coca-cola #cybersecurity

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Fairlife halts U.S. production after ransomware breach

Fairlife, owned by Coca-Cola, paused U.S. production after a ransomware attack compromised some systems. Coca-Cola says production-related access was affected but product quality remains unchanged, with Canadian operations unaffected. Law enforcement and cybersecurity experts are investigating, and the full scope of the breach is still unclear.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#business #coca-cola #cyberattack

world2 months ago•9 min saved

FIFA staff question commercial motives behind World Cup water-bottle ban

Internal FIFA discussions reportedly raised concerns that reversing the policy allowing fans to bring water bottles into World Cup venues was influenced by commercial interests, including Coca-Cola sponsorship, rather than safety alone; FIFA says safety and security factors guided the decision, but host cities and officials are pushing back as details emerge.

via The New York Times|

#coca-cola #fifa #sponsorship

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Euphoria Finale Triggers Coca-Cola Product-Placement Debate

The Euphoria Season 3 finale sparked backlash over what fans see as heavy Coca-Cola product placement, with viewers accusing the episode of feeling like a long ad. While Coke appears in key moments, some fans note it also aligns with a narrative beat, and the debate has dominated social feeds across Reddit and other platforms.

via TVLine|

#coca-cola #entertainment #euphoria

business3 months ago•8 min saved

Berkshire’s AI bet accounts for 37% of its portfolio in Alphabet, Coca-Cola, and Apple

Berkshire Hathaway’s $330 billion portfolio has 37.4% allocated to three AI-related holdings—Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL), Coca-Cola, and Apple—with Apple the largest at 20.7%, highlighting a steady, long-term investing approach under new leadership as AI initiatives bolster these core businesses.

via The Motley Fool|

#ai #alphabet #apple

business3 months ago•4 min saved

Buffett’s Forever Trio: Apple, Coca-Cola, American Express

Warren Buffett’s so‑called “forever” holdings are Apple, Coca‑Cola, and American Express. The article explains these picks’ staying power: Apple’s durable ecosystem and high‑margin services; Coca‑Cola’s pricing power and 64‑year dividend streak; and AmEx’s closed‑loop model and recurring membership revenue. Berkshire’s new CEO, Greg Abel, is portrayed as continuing the strategy of holding these high‑quality franchises for the long term.

via The Motley Fool|

#american-express #apple #berkshire-hathaway

business3 months ago•8 min saved

Abel Launches Berkshire Era With $235 Million Buy of Buffett's Favorite Stock

Greg Abel, Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, kicked off his tenure by buying $235 million of Buffett's favorite stock—though the exact ticker isn’t disclosed and the purchase isn’t in Berkshire’s portfolio. The move follows Buffett’s heavy use of buybacks (about $77.8 billion from 2018–2024) and suggests Abel will continue returning capital to shareholders as Berkshire maintains a sizable cash pile.

via The Motley Fool|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #coca-cola

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Costco Adds Water Option to Its $1.50 Hot Dog Combo as Coca‑Cola Signage Arrives

Costco quietly expanded its iconic $1.50 hot dog combo to include a Hot Dog & Water option alongside the Hot Dog & Soda; the price remains $1.50 and unchanged since the 1980s, with CFO comments backing its stability. The change is reflected in some stores with Coca‑Cola beverage signage replacing Pepsi, and social media posts show the water option has been rolling out for months. The piece also notes related context: tighter access rules for outside food courts and Costco’s prior membership- and pricing-directions.

via TODAY.com|

#business #coca-cola #costco

business3 months ago•85 min saved

Spotify slides on guidance miss as Coca-Cola climbs on earnings update

Spotify shares fell about 13% after a guidance miss, while Coca-Cola rose roughly 4.6% on earnings updates; the broader market moved mixedly with other stocks showing gains and declines.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #coca-cola #earnings