http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com The latest news from The Coca-Cola Company en-us 5 03/09/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100309_american_idol.html With the purchase of a large fountain Coca-Cola at a Regal theatre, moviegoers can win a trip to Hollywood to attend the American Idol Finale this May! 03/08/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100308_school_beverage_guidelines.html Today, the Coca-Cola system in the U.S. proudly joined with the William J. Clinton Foundation, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and members of the American Beverage Association (ABA) to announce that it has successfully delivered on its three-year commitment to increase the availability of no- and low-calorie beverages to schools across the country. 03/05/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100305_speedway_motorsports.html Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) and Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) are extending their long-term partnership through 2015, ensuring NASCAR fans who visit premier speedways in locations such as Charlotte, Atlanta and Las Vegas can open a Coke and Open Happiness as they cheer on their favorite drivers. 03/04/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_bloomberg.html Muhtar Kent speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar about the Company's strategy to improve its business in North America and the importance of its agreement to purchase the North American operations of bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. 03/04/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/news.html FORTUNE magazine's Most Admired list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations. This year only the best are listed: A company's score must rank in the top half of its industry survey. 03/04/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100304_diet_coke_stay_extraordinary.html A new Diet Coke marketing campaign, which launches with a 60-second commercial centerpiece called 'Stay,' celebrates the daily achievements of the next generation of young adult Diet Coke drinkers and shows how the brand helps them get the most out of life. 02/25/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_cce_press_release.html The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. announce that they have entered into agreements that will strategically advance the Coca-Cola system in North America and drive long-term value for all shareholders. In addition, the parties have an agreement in principle to expand CCE's European business. 02/24/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100224_odwalla_bloom_energy.html The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has agreed to test fuel cells powered by environmentally friendly biogas to power its Odwalla juice packaging plant in Dinuba, Calif. 02/19/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_reyes_cagny.html Latin America is well positioned to win amidst a 'growing world of refreshment,' Group President Jose Octavio Reyes said during a Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference in Florida. 02/18/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100218_dividend.html The Board of Directors today approved the Company's 48th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend approximately 7 percent from 41 cents to 44 cents per common share. 02/12/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100212_haiti.html For 24 hours, starting Friday at 9 p.m. ET, Coca-Cola will for the first time devote its outdoor digital advertising network to a single cause: raising awareness for 'We Are The World 25 For Haiti.' Combined with messaging to My Coke Rewards members and Coca-Cola fans on Facebook, the effort will invite 25 million people to download and donate. 02/11/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_sprite_spark_press_release.html Sprite is giving teens a platform to express their creativity through music and film in the brand's first-ever global integrated marketing campaign, The Spark. Innovative TV commercials, an online interactive music mixer featuring content from GRAMMY nominee Drake and a digital film mixer will inspire and enable teens to spark fresh thinking and display their originality. 02/10/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100210_nascar.html Race fans will see a whole new side of their favorite drivers as some of the sport's biggest stars show off their singing abilities in Coca-Cola's latest television commercial set to debut during the DAYTONA 500 (Sunday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m. on FOX). 02/09/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100209_corporate_fourth_qtr_earnings.html Today, our Company reports continued worldwide unit case volume growth in 2009, which drove share gains in sparkling, still and total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages for the year, and full year profit growth in line with our long-term target. 02/05/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100205_nascar.html Before taking the green flag in the upcoming DAYTONA 500, several NASCAR stars will get their engines started in a completely different way. They'll take to one of the world's most famous racetracks on foot, joined by thousands of fans, to kick off Coca-Cola Family Track Walks -- a season-long program designed to encourage active family fun. 02/04/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100204_heart_truth.html For the third consecutive year Diet Coke is partnering with Klum and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in a national heart health awareness campaign called The Heart Truth. 02/01/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100201_zero_longhorn.html Fans can register for a chance to win 'An Exclusive Ticket' to the 2010 NCAA' Men's Final Four' in Indianapolis and experience the 'Coke Zero Countdown' concert, starring Darius Rucker, along with an exclusive VIP party, and tickets to the 2010 NCAA Men's Final Four. 01/27/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100127_super_bowl.html What if you could watch a sneak peek of the new Coca-Cola commercials that will debut during the Super Bowl telecast, give a virtual gift to a friend and help make a positive difference in the lives of others -- all at the same time? Coca-Cola is inviting people to do just that and Open Happiness together. 01/25/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100125_vancouver_olympics.html Coca-Cola is tapping into the joy and inspiration of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games with the launch of a multi-faceted Olympic Games-themed program in the U.S. designed to refresh, uplift and inspire fans. 01/20/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100120_africa_juice.html The Coca-Cola Company, nonprofit TechnoServe, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today launched a partnership to enable over 50,000 small fruit farmers in Uganda and Kenya to increase their productivity and double their incomes by 2014. 01/19/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100119_cagny.html The Coca-Cola Company announced today that Jose Octavio Reyes, President Latin America Group, will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference being held in Boca Raton, FL., at 10:45 a.m. (EST), Friday, Feb. 19. 01/14/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_haiti_earthquake_relief_efforts.html The Coca-Cola Foundation has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist with emergency relief efforts in Haiti following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the island nation Tuesday. In addition, our bottling partner in the Dominican Republic is providing on-the-ground relief with water and other Coca-Cola beverages. 01/14/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100114_timing_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company will release fourth quarter 2009 and year-to-date financial results on Tuesday, February 9, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EST), on February 9. 01/14/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_fifa2010.html World football's greatest prize is set to start the second leg of its biggest ever global tour with a stop in India. Having visited 50 African nations, travelling more than 72,000km, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola continues its five-continent journey to another 33 countries around the world. 01/04/2010 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100104_exp206.html New Interactive Features at Expedition206.com Help Fans Connect With Global Travelers Every Step of the Way 12/10/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091210_bod_officer_elections.html The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced two officer elections: Ceree Eberly, senior vice president, chief people officer, and Chris Nolan, vice president and treasurer. 11/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091116_2020_vision.html The Coca-Cola Company is hosting an Investor and Analyst event on November 16 and 17, titled "A Growing World of Refreshment," in Atlanta to discuss the Company's '2020 Vision and Roadmap for Winning Together.' Senior Company Management -- along with select Bottling System Leaders -- are discussing the global and local forces that are shaping its business today and for the next decade. 12/03/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091203_climate_friendly_coolers.html Days before the United Nations summit on climate change begins in Copenhagen, The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners today announced that 100 percent of their new vending machines and coolers will be hydrofluorocarbon-free (HFC-free) by 2015. 11/30/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/aim.html More than 130 people from 55 suppliers participated in the one-day training, which addressed four major pillars of responsible sourcing: labor standards, health and safety, environmental compliance and business integrity. 11/17/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091117_global_juice_center.html The Coca-Cola Company today unveiled a new visual identity for key brands in the Company's extensive family of juice beverages. The uniform packaging design, to be implemented across multiple brands and products worldwide, is part of the Company's comprehensive, strategic effort to expand its global leadership position in the juice category. 11/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_plantbottle.html The Coca-Cola Company announced today that beverages in its innovative PlantBottle packaging are beginning to arrive on store shelves in select markets throughout the world, initiating the Company's journey toward a goal of producing 2 billion of the special PET plastic bottles by the end of 2010. 11/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_expedition_206_press_release2.html Three young people have landed one of the coolest jobs in the world. As part of Coca-Cola's Expedition 206, the team will attempt to visit 206 countries and territories where Coca-Cola is sold, covering more than 275,000 miles in just 365 days, all on a mission to find out what makes people happy. 11/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/investors/index.html The Coca-Cola Company will host an event for investors and analysts on November 16 and 17, 2009 in Atlanta. 11/04/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091104_enhanced_juices.html Minute Maid Enhanced is introducing three of its most popular varieties - Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry Flavored 100% Juice Blend of 5 Juices, Minute Maid Pomegranate Lemonade and Minute Maid Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Juice Drink - in new 12-fl.oz shrink-wrapped single-serve bottles. 10/24/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_hearts_hands.html With 285 houses in over 30 countries, Ronald McDonald House Charities is a beacon of support for families in their greatest times of need. 10/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091022_dividend.html The Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 41 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 15, 2009, to shareowners of record as of December 1, 2009. 10/21/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_expedition_206_press_release.html Year-long journey to seek out what makes people happy will be documented online with video, photos and blog posts st Expedition206.com. Beginning today consumer votes will determine the final three travelers who will visit 206 countries where Coca-Cola is sold. 10/20/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091020_corporate_third_qtr_earnings.html Today, our Company reports continued growth in worldwide unit case volume, which drove gains in global volume and value share, with year-to-date revenue growth in line with our long-term target and profit growth exceeding our long-term target. 10/7/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20091007_webcast.html The purpose of the meeting, hosted by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent and Chief Financial Officer Gary Fayard, will be to provide a business overview and discuss the Company's 2020 Vision and Roadmap for Success. 10/5/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_foxnews.html The Coca-Cola Company's Chairman and CEO, Muhtar Kent, discusses economic recovery, the sugar tax, health-care costs and provides an inside look at the Company. 10/2/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_ioc.html Coca-Cola has a very special and vested interest in ensuring that the noble ideals and values of Olympism live on and grow. We have been associated with the Olympic Movement since the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games -- longer than any corporate sponsor. 09/24/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_king_spalding.html Today, business, government and civil society must come together -- and partner like we've never partnered before -- to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of a world coming together through greater trade, investment and development. 09/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_appeal_conscience.html Tonight, I am merely a proxy for the 1 million associates of The Coca-Cola Company and our 300 bottling company partners around the world who are deeply committed to our mission of refreshing the world... inspiring moments of optimism and happiness... and making a positive difference in the communities we are so proud to serve. This is their award, and I am humbled and privileged to represent them tonight. 09/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/environmental_news_newsweek_green_rankings.html We ranked No. 58 overall and No. 2 in the Food and Beverage category, just behind our partners at Coca-Cola Enterprises. 09/30/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090930_timing_third_qtr_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company will release third quarter and year-to-date 2009 financial results on Tuesday, October 20, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), on October 20. 09/30/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090930_energy_packaging.html The Coca-Cola Company today announced global plans to include energy information (calories, kilocalories, kilojoules) per serving on the front of nearly all product packages in a move to increase consumers' awareness about the calorie content of its beverages. 09/24/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090924_diet_coke_style_series.html In need of new, creative recipe ideas? How about tips on the latest in stylish entertaining and wellness trends? Look no further than Style Series presented by Diet Coke, the live online entertainment and lifestyle program that kicks off its second season today. 09/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090921_clinton_global_initiative.html Company Launches Innovative Learning Lab Project to Increase Access to Finance and Skills Development for Women. $5 Million Gift to Clinton Foundation to Support Programs in Developing World. 09/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090922_sounds_of_coke.html If it's been your dream to star in a Coca-Cola ad, the wait may finally be over. A new commercial, called the Sounds of Coca-Cola, will feature real people demonstrating their personal renditions of the distinct sounds that occur every time someone opens a Coke and Opens Happiness. 09/21/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090921_fifa_world_cup.html Global Marketing Campaign to Support Sponsorship of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Unveiled at Global Press Conference in Zurich 09/10/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_fantanas_press_release2.html Shakira Barrera Selected To Round Out Fantana Foursome 09/09/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090909_auc_and_woodruff_donation.html Coca-Cola announced today that it will give $6 million to the Atlanta University Center that will assist students at Atlanta-based historically black colleges and universities with scholarship funds where economic hardship is impacting their education. Additionally, $1.2 million will be given to the Robert W. Woodruff Library on the campus of AUC to upgrade the Library’s IT infrastructure and enhance the ability to manage and provide access to critical archival documents, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. papers. 09/08/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090908_gcc_online_initiative.html Requesting a charitable grant or community sponsorship from The Coca-Cola Company just got a little easier. The Company launched a paperless online application system today that will make it simpler for nonprofit organizations to request cash contributions, in-kind product donations, and community sponsorships. 09/04/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090904_vietnam_investment.html The Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Mr. Muhtar Kent, is today on a special visit to Vietnam to underline the Company's strong commitment to the country. 09/03/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/news_dow_jones_sustainability_indexes.html The Coca-Cola Company has made the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time ever -- a testament to the Company's ongoing sustainability efforts. 08/31/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_globes_conference.html The work that Globes and Maala have done over the years to promote awareness of sustainability issues here in Israel is truly inspiring. 08/24/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090824_barclays_conf_bozer.html The Coca-Cola Company today announced Ahmet Bozer, president Eurasia and Africa Group, will present at the Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference in Boston at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), Wednesday, September 9, 2009. 08/20/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_jugos_del_valle.html Today marks the completion of the first phase of a grand vision that started taking shape two years ago. That's when The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola FEMSA came together to create a new innovation model for the juice and nectar industry. 07/23/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090723_bod_elects_four_executives.html The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company elected Joseph Tripodi as executive vice president, Harry Anderson as senior vice president, Kathy Waller as controller and appointed Connie McDaniel as chief of Internal Audit. 07/23/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090723_dividend.html The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 41 cents per common share. The dividend is payable October 1, 2009, to shareowners of record as of September 15, 2009. 07/21/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090721_corporate_second_qtr_earnings.html Today, our Company reports continued growth in unit case volume, which drove global gains in volume and value share, as well as continued year-to-date growth in line with our long-term revenue and profit targets. 07/13/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090713_turner_field.html There's a giant new state-of-the-art Coca-Cola bottle stepping up to the plate, and it's sure to be a hit with Braves fans. The sparkling new 49-foot-tall Coca-Cola Contour bottle will be unveiled at Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, on July 16th. 07/02/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090702_essence_music_festival.html Coca-Cola continues its long-standing support of the Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola, the summer's largest African-American music and empowerment event in the country. 06/29/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090629_gold_lion.html A new interactive Coca-Cola vending machine with a large format touch-screen and Bluetooth capabilities has taken home the Gold Lion in the Point of Sale category at the 2009 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. 06/26/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090626_doyouspeakcoke.html What does a hip-hop-loving dog have in common with a rock-and-roll-loving, bald-headed body builder? On the surface not much, but take a closer look and there are more commonalities than you might think. 06/24/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090623_goizueta_scholars.html Five deserving children of associates of The Coca-Cola Company have been named to the 2009 class of Goizueta Scholars. 06/23/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_kent_nanchang.html This 100 million RMB investment marks our 37th Coca-Cola plant in China. More importantly it signals a new beginning for our relationship with the wonderful citizens and communities of Jiangxi Province and with our great bottling partner, COFCO. 06/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090622_great_britain_recycling.html Coca-Cola Great Britain unveils the world's biggest recycled artwork to mark Recycle Week. A spectacular 50m artwork made solely from used aluminum cans has been unveiled on top of the chalk cliffs of the Sussex coastline to mark the beginning of Recycle Week (22-28 June 2009). 06/19/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090619_turner_bottle.html Braves Fans to be Treated to Sneak Peek of New Bottle on July 2. Fans Invited to Post Their Favorite Coca-Cola Bottle Memories on Facebook. Download image. 06/17/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090617_timing_of_second_qtr_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company will release second quarter 2009 and year-to-date financial results on Tuesday, July 21, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), on July 21. 06/11/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090611_aquarius.html The centerpiece of the 20-week Aquarius Spring! summer tour is a specially designed, interactive, vegetable-oil powered bus that will visit select retail stores to invite local residents to participate in the watershed clean-up events taking place in each market. 06/10/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090610_gbts_transformation.html In support of its ongoing productivity and transformation initiatives, The Coca-Cola Company today announced the formation of a new structure that will integrate three core functions: Global Business Services, Global Information Technology and Transformational Productivity. 06/04/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_fantanas_press_release.html There were once four mythical females from a far away island who captivated the world and fundamentally changed the face of fun. But in 2006, the fun took a vacation. Feeling their futures lay elsewhere The Fantanas broke up. 06/04/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_fifa2009.html The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA, football's world governing body, today announced details of the route which will span 86 countries during the 225-day tour and allow thousands of fans around the globe to see the real solid-gold trophy in person. 06/03/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090603_bet.html What's your formula? That's the question Coca-Cola is asking as it launches its summer program celebrating African American teens' passion for self-expression and connectivity. Coca-Cola is partnering with one of Black Entertainment Television's (BET) most popular properties -- music series -- to bring the program to life. 06/02/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090602_nestea.html NESTEA and the NBC Universal Digital Studio today announced the production of an original webisode series, 'CTRL' (pronounced 'control'). The series is based on the Sundance award-winning short film, 'CTRL Z,' which screened at the film festival in 2008. 05/28/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090528_dbc_paris_fayard.html Gary Fayard, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Coca-Cola Company will present at the Deutsche Banc Consumer Conference, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Paris. 05/27/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090527_foundation_alabama.html The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, has awarded grants totaling $100,000 to six nonprofit organizations in Alabama working to change the behavior of sedentary teens. 05/20/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090520_world_of_coca-cola.html The World of Coca-Cola will reward 2000 dedicated fans with the opportunity to purchase specially priced tickets for $2 as they celebrate their second anniversary Saturday, May 23rd. 05/15/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090515_torchrelay.html Next January, Coca-Cola will offer 10 lucky teens in the U.S. a unique 'show and tell' opportunity to share with their friends and family -- carrying the Olympic Flame. 05/14/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090514_plantbottle.html The 'PlantBottle' is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on a non-renewable resource, and reduces carbon emissions, compared with petroleum-based PET plastic bottles. 05/13/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090513_kent_economic_development.html Harvard Kennedy School and International Finance Corporation Study Assesses Coca-Cola's Manual Distribution Center Model in Africa 05/11/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090511_gscps_jordan.html Glenn Jordan, President of the Company's Pacific Group, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium on Thursday, May 14, at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York, NY. 05/06/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090506_green_flag_on_summer.html The event featuring a 1,320-ft grill celebrates the official start of summer BBQ season. Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence joins NASCAR drivers to serve up free food and fun for race fans. 04/29/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090429_greening_capital.html Coca-Cola Reduces Environmental Footprint through Green Innovations, Recycling Program with National Parks Service 04/28/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090428_freestyle.html The next generation fountain beverage dispenser has a 'stylish' new name. 04/27/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090427_mcdonalds.html This effort -- part of a larger beverage strategy -- will provide McDonald's customers even more beverage choices and meet customers' changing taste preferences and desire for more portable, convenient beverage options. 04/23/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090423_muhtar_kent.html Neville Isdell Retires After 43 Years of Service to Coca-Cola System Completes Previously Announced Leadership Transition 04/23/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090423_dividend.html Board also elects John Farrell and Jackson Kelly as Vice Presidents 04/22/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090422_dasani_mothers_day.html Activities Include Donation to Women's Organizations and Spa Event with Chilli from TLC 04/21/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090421_corporate_first_qtr_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company today reported solid first quarter 2009 results despite a challenging economic environment, with unit case volume increasing 2 percent, successfully cycling 6 percent growth in the prior year quarter. Acquisitions contributed 1 percentage point of unit case volume growth for the quarter. 04/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090416_fanta.html Fanta Orange, the #1 fruit-flavored sparkling beverage in the U.S., will now feature 100 percent natural flavors. But that's not all the news –- the entire Fanta line is also getting a bold new look that includes vibrant packaging with colorful illustrations and contemporary graphics. 04/08/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090408_fwctt_2010_africa_route.html The most coveted icon in world football will spread excitement throughout every nation in Africa later this year when the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes an unprecedented journey across the continent in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 04/02/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090402_timing_of_first_qtr_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company will release first quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, April 21, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), on April 21. 04/01/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090401_green_eyed_world.html For the first time this 'reality remixed' online series -- powered by Sprite -- will feature Facebook social network interactions inside videos on YouTube, enabling users to be part of the story. 03/30/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_guha_chatham_house.html Sanjay Guha discusses how helping preserve water supplies is a business priority for the Company. 03/26/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090326_open_happiness_hispanic.html Unleashing Your Dreams + Coca-Cola = 'Open Happiness' for U.S. Hispanic Consumers 03/26/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090326_earth_hour.html Coca-Cola's Landmark Billboards in Times Square, Piccadilly Circus and Kings Cross to Go Dark 03/20/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090320_rfp.html Selected programs will be awarded grants between $10,000 and $25,000 each. 03/19/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090319_blue_planet.html Expedition: Blue Planet is a groundbreaking effort to engage people around the world in discussions about critical water concerns and how we can help to preserve this indispensable natural resource. 03/18/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090318_huiyan_juice.html As a result of the decision of the China Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to decline approval for the proposed purchase of the Huiyuan Juice business, The Coca-Cola Company said today that it will not be able to proceed with the acquisition. 03/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090316_open_happiness_single.html The Coca-Cola Company and Atlantic Records bring together some of the hottest names in music to record the soundtrack to 'Happiness Factory 3' 03/16/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090316_africa_rain_projects.html The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has committed US $30MM over the next six years to provide access to safe drinking water to communities throughout Africa through its Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN). Implemented by The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, RAIN will provide at least 2 million Africans with clean water and sanitation by 2015. 03/06/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_isdell_connected_capitalism.html Neville Isdell discusses 'Connected Capitalism' -- a new model of how businesses must engage with society across four platforms -- communities, institutions, social challenges and values. 03/03/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_isdell_climate_group.html Neville Isdell discusses that how tackle a problem like climate change with new partnerships among business, government and civil society -- the "Triangle of Sustainability." 02/20/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/investors/index.html President and CEO Muhtar Kent discusses how The Coca-Cola Company is positioned to win in a changing world. 02/19/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090219_dividend.html The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today approved the Company's 47th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend approximately 8 percent from 38 cents to 41 cents per common share. This is equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, up from $1.52 per share in 2008. The dividend is payable April 1, 2009, to shareowners of record as of March 15, 2009. The Board also elected Javier Goizueta as vice president of the Company. 02/12/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090212_corporate_fourth_qtr_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company today reported unit case volume growth of 4 percent in the fourth quarter and 5 percent for the full year, successfully cycling 5 percent and 6 percent growth in the prior year quarter and full year, respectively. Acquisitions contributed 1 point of unit case volume growth for the quarter and 2 points of growth for the full year. 02/06/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090206_special_olympics_winter_games.html Employee Volunteer Program Brings Coca-Cola Associates From Across the Country to Provide Hands-On Assistance. Coca-Cola CEO and Special Olympics Board Member Muhtar Kent Attends Opening Ceremonies, Presents $10,000 Donation to Games Organizing Committee 02/05/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090205_cagny_conference_kent.html The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Muhtar Kent, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference being held in Boca Raton, FL., at 10:45 a.m. (EST), Friday, Feb. 20. 01/29/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090126_superbowl_zero.html Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu to Star on the Field and in a New Coke Zero Ad Reminiscent of Iconic 'Mean Joe Greene' Commercial. Coca-Cola to Debut Two Ads from New 'Open Happiness' Campaign 01/28/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/world_economic_forum_2009.html Kent discusses the need for a stimulus plan and the Company's long-term perspective. 01/27/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/environmental_news_gold_medal_sustainability.html The Coca-Cola Company is the recipient of the prestigious award for implementing strategic business initiatives in the high impact areas of water stewardship, sustainable packaging, energy management and climate protection. 01/23/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/environmental_news_michigan_state_university.html The Coca-Cola Company has awarded a $400,000 grant to Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to help establish a Center for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability. 01/21/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/environmental_news_recycling_bin_red_dot_award.html The red dot competition, one of the world's largest and most acclaimed international product design programs, is committed to identifying the trendsetters of tomorrow. 01/21/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/presskit_open_happiness.html New Global Integrated Marketing Campaign for Coca-Cola Embraces Positive Outlook in Evolution of Award-Winning 'Coke Side of Life' 01/14/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090114_bottle-to-bottle_recycling.html Coca-Cola launches multi-million dollar marketing effort in support of recycling expected to achieve nearly one billion impressions 01/14/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090114_timing_of_fourth_qtr_earnings.html The Coca-Cola Company will release fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results on Thursday, February 12, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EST), on February 12. 01/15/2009 http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/viewpoints_glaceau_vitaminwater_lawsuit.html This is a ridiculous and ludicrous lawsuit. glacéau vitaminwater is a great tasting, hydrating beverage with essential vitamins and water, with labels showing calorie content.