Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill
Authorities 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.
Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting bill
The sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules that was signed into law by Republican Gov. AdThe reaction wasnโt 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 โsilentโ on voting laws. Civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits seeking to overturn the Georgia law.
Coca-Cola releases coffee-infused drinks
HOUSTON โ No need to add coffee to your Coke, new Coca-Cola coffee-infused drinks have dropped Tuesday at Houiston-area stores. The drinks come in three flavors: dark roast, vanilla, and caramel, and are infused with Brazilian-style coffee. They come with 69 milligrams of caffeine in a 12-ounce can, which is higher compared to 34 milligrams in a can of regular Coca-Cola. According to CNN, this isnโt the first time Coca-Cola released a coffee-infused drink. In 2006, the company came out with โCoca-Cola Blakโ, which in 2008 the drink flopped due to low reviews.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
J 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.
Some of the items Houston-area residents say theyโre still struggling to find amid the pandemic
A couple residents are struggling to find lemonade and another canโt get her hands on caffeine free Coca-Cola. !โ - Yolanda DiazโI havenโt seen the Lysol or Clorox white since the pandemic started.โ - Holly MacmullanDumbbellsโDumbells...canโt find them in stores. Maybe theyโre part of a sanitizing method Iโve never heard of ๐คฃ๐คฃ.โ - Rosemary Kay WatsonCaffeine Free Coca-ColaโCaffeine Free Coke. They can make caffeine free Diet Coke, but not regular Coke. ๐ Had to pay extra at Randallโs.โ - AnnaBelle Blanco-----What are you struggling to find amid the pandemic?
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
FILE - 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)
Why does Coca-Cola taste different at McDonald's?
For decades, people have wondered why Coca-Cola sodas taste different when served at McDonald's restaurants. Many thought it was just their minds, or taste buds, playing tricks on them. Coca-Cola delivers their product to McDonald's in stainless steel containers instead of plastic bags. AdFinally, McDonald's pre-chills the Coca-Cola syrup, just like their water, which is kept at a temperature just above freezing. So there you have it, the not-so-secret recipe from the restaurant that still won't release what's in its secret sauce.