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BREAKING NEWS Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "A look at Coke around globe: ‘Devil’ takes readers on worldwide journey.Author chronicles how PR powerhouse ignores victims of its practices." By Gina Webb, June 28, 2009 Read Article "Do things always go better with Coke? Not necessarily. Colombia, El Salvador, Turkey and India are some of the places where British comedian and political activist Mark Thomas traveled 'to find the reality behind the PR image of the world’s most famous brand, Coca-Cola' —- a harsh reality that formed the basis for his book 'Belching Out the Devil...' "What Thomas discovers is shocking: According to workers and human rights organizations, Sinaltrainal, after more than a decade of union-busting attacks and intimidation by paramilitaries allegedly hired by the Coca-Cola plants, is struggling to survive." Newsweek, "We Read It So You Don’t Have To: 'Belching Out The Devil', " June 6, 2009 Read article "...he writes, the iconic white-and-red ribbon is a slick PR blindfold for child labor, union crackdowns and even violence, all to protect cash flow and the supply chain...The company, Thomas contends, looked the other way as some bottlers in Colombia and elsewhere intimidated and attacked union organizers, who 'walk with a gravestone' on their backs. Pressured to audit Colombian plants in 2005, Coke helpfully noted a substandard number of fire extinguishers at one, but didn't address the charges." Buy Book from Amazon or Powells The Coca-Cola Co. Pays Big Bucks for Another Award Advertising Age, "Ad Council to Honor Coca-Cola Chief: Muhtar Kent to Receive 56th Annual Public Service Award" "The Ad Council has selected Muhtar Kent, chairman-CEO of Coca-Cola Co., to receive its 56th annual Public Service Award. The award will be presented at the Ad Council's annual dinner Nov. 18 in New York." Read Article Each time Coca-Cola receives an award, a bit of research shows that a Coke executive is on the board of the company giving the award or Coke is a large contributor to the company. In the case of the Ad council, Coke is listed as a member of the company's President's Circle, contributors of more than $150,000. Check list of contributors Associated Press, "Venezuela: Coca-Cola Zero has harmful sweetener," By Fabiola Sanchez, June 12, 2009 Read article "Venezuela's Health Ministry said Friday it banned sales of Coca-Cola Zero because the company failed to declare that the no-calorie soft drink uses an artificial sweetener allegedly harmful to health. Health officials said tests show the cola contains sodium cyclamate. Coca-Cola Co. disputes that, saying the product sold in Venezuela uses different artificial sweeteners, Acesulfame-K and Aspartame. (see below re: aspartame)" Financial Times, "Venezuela bans Coke Zero, citing ‘harmful’ ingredients," By Benedict Mander in Caracas, June 11, 2009 Read Article "Health minister Jesus Mantilla said the zero-calorie drink 'should be withdrawn from circulation to preserve the health of Venezuelans,' while the government investigated its ingredients which it said could be 'harmful'." Coke has used sodium cyclamate in its drinks in some parts of the world. While not allowed to use it in the U.S., the company was using the artificial sweetener in Mexico until about a year ago. However, replacing cyclamates with aspartame is not a solution (see the piece by Betty Martini below). The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "ZERO TO ZERO IN MEXICO: Same name, new sweetener: After protest, Coke publicly dumps cyclamates," By Jeremy Schwartz, March 13, 2008 Read Article "Coca-Cola has reformulated the Mexican version of Coke Zero, removing a controversial artificial sweetener that is banned in the U.S. and caused an outcry from consumer advocates in Mexico. "The company said the change will give the diet drink a taste closer to that of Coca-Cola Classic and had nothing to do with concerns over sodium cyclamate [the usual Coke Co. denial], a sweetener banned in the U.S. 39 years ago by the Food and Drug Administration after lab findings suggested it posed a cancer risk." "Coke’s Aspartame Campaign to Bring You Pain – Gets Award," By Dr. Betty Martini Read Article "...That word is aspartame, and [Coke's] only recourse is denial, denial, denial, though every ad and commercial builds higher the scaffold upon which Coke shall surely hang. Reality is in that twisted Diet Coke can. It's poison. It's killing the unborn, raining tumors and seizures on the population, destroying children, incapacitating workers, mimicking MS, erasing memory and blinding. Inexorably Diet Coke visits a plague of 92 symptoms listed by our FDA on a secret report they'll never show that names diet soda as the top cause of aspartame disease. And yes, Death was one of the 92. "Diet Coke is poison! And it's addictive; some victims drink several liters a day and keep it on their nightstands. If Coke changes the formula to remove aspartame the world will heal and the surge of hatred and vengeance by the disabled and bereaved shall certainly destroy Coca Cola. "The poison in Diet Coke is aspartame. As a member of the National Soft Drink Association, Coke opposed FDA approval of aspartame for beverages. Their objections, running to several pages published in the Congressional record of 5/7/85, said aspartame is uniquely and inherently unstable and breaks down in the can. It decomposes into formaldehyde, methyl alcohol, formic acid, diketopiperazine and other toxins. In a test on 7 monkeys 5 had grand mal seizures and one died, a casualty rate of 86%. "Coke knew; and knowing, broke their good faith contract with customers, a breach shown by their English plot to program vending machines to kite the price with the temperature. Dissatisfied with selling flavored sugar water plus phosphoric acid, they switched to pushing an addictive formula called "Diet". Addiction multiplies consumption, so Diet Coke soared off the sales charts, spreading obesity. We're fatter because aspartame suppresses serotonin and makes us crave carbohydrates." The New York Times, "[New York] State Agencies to Phase Out Use of Bottled Water," By Sewell Chan, May 5, 2009 Read Article "Citing both financial and environmental reasons, Gov. David A. Paterson signed an executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to phase out the purchase and use of bottled water at government workplaces. "The order will gradually terminate the use of state money for the purchase of single-serve water bottles and larger, cooler-sized water bottles. Each executive agency will have to provide alternative water sources, like ordinary tap water fountains and dispensers." NYS Gov David Patterson's Executive Order The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, "UMass students boycott Coca-Cola: Call for end to 'exclusive pouring rights' contract," By Hannah McGoldrick, May 3, 2009 Read Article "Today, the 'Campaign to Stop Killer Coke' at the University of Massachusetts will be holding a boycott against all Coca-Cola products. "The campaign at UMass is a nascent organization beginning to gain ground among students. Boone Shear, a member of the organization and an anthropology doctoral candidate at UMass, said 'the boycott is meant as a symbolic beginning and as an informational, consciousness-raising exercise.' ” Momentum, "UCATS Reaffirms Coke Ban--NYU Lifts It," By Rob Lesko, Spring 2009 Union of Clerical, Administrative & Technical Staff at NYU, Local 3882, NYSUT, AFT, AFL-CIO Read Article "After reviewing the ILO report, the UCATS executive council has come to the same conclusion as the advocates of the Coke ban—it does not address the murders of union activists at Coke’s bottling plants in Colombia. On March 11th, the UCATS Executive Council voted to re-affirm our 2005 resolution to boycott Coca-Cola products for our member events and we call upon our members to avoiding purchasing Coke products until further notice." Video, "Killer Coke Mobile Billboard, Atlanta, GA ThIS Killer Coke mobile billboard was created for the 2009 Coca-Cola annual shareholders meeting. It traveled throughout Atlanta for five days playing David Rovics's "Drink of the Death Squads." The memorial on the back of the truck was for Isidro Gil and Adolfo Munera, both murdered by paramilitary thugs working with plant managers in the Coke bottling plants. This video was taken at a busy intersection north of Atlanta. Click here to see the above video Click here to see a second mobile billboard video Click here to see the above video by Bloodhive China Stakes, "Coca-Cola Emphatically Denies Human Rights Violations in Its China Businesses," By Thomas Wilkins, April 24,2009 Read Article "The Coca-Cola Company denied and protested emphatically charges of dangerous work conditions and human rights abuse in China at its annual stockholder’s meeting today in Georgia...The heated exchange between Ray Rogers, director of Corporate Campaign Inc was a fire storm as shareholders considered whether to vote yes or no on a proposal by a shareholder connected with Harrington Investments of Napa, California. This organization has pressed for shareholder advocacy over a twenty five year period. It claims to have persuaded 120 publicly traded corporation to expand economic, social and environment accountability and responsibility. Another stockholder was evicted from the meeting hall of an estimated one thousand in attendance after he refused to stop propelling charges against Coca-Cola management." Charlotte Obeservor AP, "Coca-Cola CEO says company can grow in tough times," By EMILY FREDRIX and HARRY R. WEBER, April 22, 2009 Read Article Our Mobile Billboard is shown in the slideshow "As in previous years, the gathering drew protesters. They were kept about 150 yards from the front entrance of the conference center. A rolling billboard attached to a truck with the words, "Unthinkable, Undrinkable" on the side passed through the parking lot every few minutes. "Inside the meeting, a few hundred shareholders gathered. Several addressed the board, some of them vocal, yelling questions past their allotted time and attempting to disrupt the meeting. The critics have been concerned about Coca-Cola's human rights record and business practices abroad." We had a great experience working with David McGlory and his Coast2Coast Mobile Media (770-873-7565). As you see, his work was terrific, on time and very supportive of our campaign, wearing a Killer Coke tee-shirt and handing out our leaflets to all those asking. His excellent sound equipment playing "Drink of the Death Squads" attracted lots of attention. Website: www.coast2coastmobilemedia.com; Email: coast2coastdm@gmail.com Special thanks to David and Coast2Coast. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "550 sit in on rare Coke shareholders meeting in Atlanta," By JOE GUY COLLIER, April 22, 2009 Read Article "Activist shareholder Ray Rogers, who frequently attends Coke annual meetings, started the session by loudly raising questions about the company’s human rights record. Isdell pointed to internal and external reviews that showed Coke respected human rights. "Rogers was followed by a more agitated attendee, who identified himself as a “shareholder from New York” and criticized the way the board of directors was composed. After he failed to yield the floor to Isdell, security guards escorted him from the room. Many in the audience applauded his ejection." Video, "Coca Cola ist Killer Cola," by juweil, February 4, 2009 "Hier werden nur ein paar gründe genannt warum Cola boikottiert werden soll!" Watch above video Adbusters The Independent, "Slaughter of the Innocent? Or is Coke the real deal? Fans fear Coca-Cola will poison the good name of the smoothie maker. Richard Northedge reports," April 12, 2009 Read Article " 'We know that some people will always disagree and we respect that, but we know this deal is a great opportunity for Innocent,' says Dan Germain, the head of creative at the smoothie company that last week accepted £30m from Coca-Cola to become a shareholder. In fact, from the comments on Twitter, Facebook and Innocent's own blog, it is hard to find anyone who agrees with the deal." Telegraph.co.uk, "Is Innocent still the real thing?" By Louise Armitstead, April 11, 2009 Read Article " 'Sell-outs,' wrote one post by 'Ronan'. 'Won't be buying your products any more. You have killed your brand forever.' " 'At best this is misguided – you'll be a fig leaf for Coke's unethical corporate machine,' wrote another called Paul Morris. 'At worst it is a greed-driven betrayal of values and customers.' "Within hours a new Facebook page was set up dedicated to boycotting Innocent. 'Inevitably, greed turned the fruit sour,' reads the group's description..." "The Coca-Cola Case," By German Gutiérrez and Carmen Garcia In this feature length documentary, directors German Gutiérrez and Carmen Garcia present a searing indictment of the Coca-Cola empire and its alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of union leaders trying to improve working conditions in Colombia, Guatemala and Turkey. The filmmakers follow labour rights lawyers Daniel Kovalik and Terry Collingsworth and an activist for the 'Stop Killer-Coke!' campaign (http://www.killercoke.org), Ray Rogers, as they attempt to hold the giant U.S. multinational beverage company accountable in this legal and human rights battle. Watch Video Go to the website for the film In French: L'AFFAIRE COCA-COLA Reuters, “Taking the fizz out of Coke ad claims,” By Rob Taylor, April 2, 2009 Read Article “Claims Coke will not make children fat or rot their teeth have landed Coca-Cola in trouble with Australia's consumer watchdog, which Thursday ordered the soft drink company to correct its advertising.” From our archives: The Canberra Times, "Coke draws the fizz for myth-busting ad," By Jullian Lee, October 15, 2008 Read Article "The Australian Dental Association has called on the company [Coca-Cola] to withdraw the full-page ad - which busts myths that fizzy drinks are unhealthy - saying the information was either ambiguous or wrong. The association took exception to the claim that the ad busted the "myth" that Coke rots teeth. "Its president, Dr John Matthews, said: 'We shouldn't rely upon Coca-Cola for giving us dental health advice. They have underestimated the problem and put a spin on it. Most people know Coke is bad for them but they continue to do it so I don't know why Coca-Cola feels the need to do this.' " Reuters, "China says Coca-Cola could have abused juice deal," By Chris Buckley and Susan Fenton, March 25, 2009 Read Article "China rejected Coca-Cola's bid to buy top local juice maker Huiyuan because it feared the U.S. multinational could abuse its position across the whole soft drinks market, an official said in remarks published on Wednesday." Always Coca-Cola-India, by Journeyman Pictures Watch Video "As a principal sponsor of FIFA, Coca-Cola is keen to trade in on the World Cup's image of fair play and good sportsmanship. But many believe its business practices make a mockery of this reputation. "For thirsty fans at the World Cup, there's only one choice of soft drink available. Whether it's Coke, Sprite or Bonaqua, all the brands on sale belong to coca-cola. "Many of theses drinks are produced in India, where Coca-Cola's business practices have elicited widespread condemnation. 'The coca cola factory ruined my life,' despairs one farmer. Producing 0.33L of coke requires 1L of water. In some villages near cola factories, water levels have dropped by 60m. Harvests have fallen by more than 40% because there is not enough water to irrigate fields. But Coca-Cola denies all responsibility. 'We are not the problem', states spokesman Rajiv Singh. 'There are simply too many people living here who are wasteful with water.' Coca-cola also stands accused of pollution and union busting. Many workers in their factories receive around 50 cents for a 12 hour shift. They have no unions and sometimes receive no compensation for injuries sustained. As Bhagwab Das Yadav states: 'All we want is for coca cola to respect India's labour laws.' " From the India Resource Center: "Last month, key activists from Kerala who have succeeded in shutting down one of Coca-Cola's largest plants in India wrote an open letter to Mr. Shashi Tharoor deploring his role as an advisor to the recently formed Coca-Cola India Foundation. What followed was a response from Mr. Tharoor which confirmed that he is not aware of the facts surrounding Coca-Cola's operations in India. Mr. Tharoor - former UN Under Secretary General - has recently confirmed (at a Coca-Cola sponsored lecture, no less) his ambitions to become an elected member of Parliament of India. Mr. Tharoor's letter has evoked strong responses, including one from us." Coca-Cola Destroys Indian Villages, Despite Warning by Coca-Cola Study Read Article "As the summer of 2009 approaches, the village of Kala Dera in north India is bracing itself for yet another season of acute water shortages - thanks largely to Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola should never have located its bottling plant in a drought prone area which had already been declared as overexploited by the government. It was malfeasance on the part of Coca-Cola to locate its plant in such a water-deficit area, and it was a grave mistake on the part of the Indian government to allow the plant to be located in Kala Dera." UPI, "Canadian group targeting bottled water," March 8, 2009 Read Article "The Federation of Canadian Municipalities says officials should ban the sale of bottled water at public city events or in civic buildings. Federation President Jean Perrault said at a meeting in Victoria Saturday that the civic advocacy group has adopted a resolution calling for regulations on the sale and purchase of bottled water, the Canwest News Service reported Sunday." Sign a petition to ban bottled water in your U.S. state's offices and events. David Rovics, "Drink of the Death Squads." Video Watch David Rovics sing "Drink of the Death Squads" David Rovics, Coke is the Drink of the Death Squads Click here or below. Find a leaflet customized for your campus, union or community. If you don't see it here, contact us at stopkillercoke@aol.com and we will customize one for you. Go to our list of customized flyers Click here for Coke Flyer Side 1 Click here for Coke Flyer Side 2 FAIR USE NOTICE. Many of these documents contain copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The Campaign to Stop Killer Coke is making this article available in our efforts to advance the understanding of corporate accountability, human rights, labor rights, social and environmental justice issues. We believe that this constitutes a 'fair use' of the copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. 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	THE TWO FACES OF COCA-COLA Isidro Segundo Gil, an employee at a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Colombia, was killed at his workplace by paramilitary thugs. His children, now living in hiding with relatives, understand all too well why their homeland is known as "a country where union work is like carrying a tombstone on your back. Learn More Douglas Daft, former Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Co., raked in more than $105 million in compensation for 2001. He owns 3.5 million Coke shares and 9,413 shares of SunTrust, where he sits on the Board of Directors. Since this brochure was written, there have been a number of changes in the Board of Directors Learn More Read "The SunTrust/Coca-Cola $ix-Pack: Getting Away with Murder" Read "The SunTrust/Coca-Cola $ix-Pack: Getting Away with Murder" — En Español
Dear Coca-Cola Board Members, I am shocked to learn of your indifference to the safety of workers who bottle your products. There are undisputed reports that Coca-Cola bottling plant managers in Colombia, South America, allowed and encouraged paramilitary death squads to murder, torture and kidnap SINALTRAINAL leaders and members in an effort to crush their union. Since this leaflet was written, there have been a number of changes in the Board of Directors Download Petition Download Petition (ESP) Download Petition (FRA) Download Petition (ITA) Download Petition (GER)
Dear SunTrust Banks Board Members, If "The Real Thing" won't do the right thing in Colombia and elsewhere, SunTrust should sever all ties to Coca-COla." Download Petition
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REPORTS Click here for our Reports section Coca-Cola Board of Directors The following information is to help individuals and groups communicate their feelings directly to the top policymakers of The Coca-Cola Co. Groups may want to organize leafletting, demonstrations and letter writing campaigns at the principal offices of these directors: View Contact List SINALTRAINAL et al, v. The Coca-Cola Company, et al., March 31, 2008 View Plaintiffs' Opening Brief Summary: Advancing the legal efforts began with the United Steelworkers Union in 2001, IRAdvocates is working to hold Coca-Cola accountable for the murder and torture of trade union leaders in Colombia. This case also pioneered the use of a focused corporate campaign tied to the demands made by the Plaintiffs (see www.Killercoke.org). The case is currently pending in the 11th Circuit, and the parties have been in protracted discussions in an effort to resolve the issues. Status: Plaintiffs' Opening Brief in Sinaltrainal, et. al. v. The Coca-Cola Company, et. al. was filed in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on March 31, 2008 International Labor Rights Fund, "ILRF & USW Bring New Complaint Against Coca-Cola, Alleging Complicity With the Colombian DAS and AUC Paramilitaries In Killing of Labor Leader," June 2, 2006 Read Press Advisory "On Friday, June 2, 2006, the ILRF and USW filed a new Alien Tort Claims Act case against the Coca-Cola Company and its Latin American Bottler, Coca-Cola FEMSA. This new Complaint charges that managers at the Coke bottling plant in Barranquilla, Colombia conspired with both the Colombian Administrative Department of Security ("DAS") and the AUC paramilitaries to intimidate, threaten and ultimately kill SINALTRAINAL trade union leader Adolfo de Jesus Munera on August 31, 2002. The Complaint further allege that, despite a number of warnings to Coca-Cola management in Atlanta that the management at the Barranquilla bottler has continued to meet with and provide plant access to paramilitaries, the paramilitary infiltration of this bottling plant continues unabated to this day. Meanwhile, these same paramilitaries have continued to threaten SINALTRAINAL members and leaders with death and even kidnapped the child of one SINALTRAINAL leader to pressure him into refraining from his union activities." Read 2006 Complaint ATCA Complaint Against Coke — Coca-Cola (Coke) Sued for Human Rights Abuses in Colombia: United Steel Workers Union and the International Labor Rights Fund, July 20, 2001 Read 2001 Complaint "10 Critical Talking Points," February 14, 2007 Read Talking Points in html Webcast of 2008 Coca-Cola annual shareholders meeting, April 16, 2008 Watch Webcast of 2008 Shareholders Meeting. Webcast of 2007 Coca-Cola annual shareholders meeting, April 18, 2007 Watch Webcast of 2007 Shareholders Meeting Webcast of Coca-Cola's 2006 Annual Shareholders' Meeting, April 19, 2006 Watch Coke's 2006 Annual Shareholders' Meeting The Coca-Cola Co., 2005 Annual Shareowners' Meeting Webcast, April 19, 2005 Watch Coke's 2005 Annual Shareholders' Meeting "University of Michigan Falls Prey to Another Coca-Cola PR Scam," Campaign to Stop Killer Coke April 17, 2006 Press Release/Report WB11, New York Feature on the Campaign to Stop Killer Coke On July 11, 2005, WB11, one of New York City area's major television stations aired a special "Fact Finders Report" on the Campaign to Stop Killer Coke called "Coca-Cola Faces Human Rights Violations." Interviewed are Campaign Director Ray Rogers, Hofstra University Campaign Activist Vanessa Cudabac, New York City Council Member Hiram Monserrate, New York City Comptroller William Thompson and American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Secretary-Treasurer Terry Stapleton. This excellent feature was watched by millions on WB11 and, as we found out from supporters, watched by others around the world on satellite television. See WB11 News Feature Read the Campaign's response to Coke's lies in this feature. Video, "State of the Union" The story of Coke in Colombia, produced by Insight News for Channel 4 of Great Britain in Spanish with English subtitles Watch Video "Unthinkable! Undrinkable! A Campus Campaign Overview," a USAS Campus Guide Read USAS Campaign Overview War on Want, Press Release and Report, "Coca-Cola under fire as World Cup comes to London, Released March 20, 2006 Read Release Read Report, "Coca-Cola: The Alternative Report" En Español War on Want's Coke Campaign Site Colombia Solidarity Campaign, "The Anti-Coke Manifesto," By Andy Higginbottom, Secretary, Colombia Solidarity Campaign Read Manifesto Read Manifesto in Italian LABOR AND HUMAN RIGHTS: 'The Real Thing' in Colombia, By Lesley Gill Read Report "Inside the Real Thing: Corporate profile on Coca-Cola Corporation," Report by the Polaris Institute (Canada) Read the report in pdf format McMaster University, "Anti-Monopoly, For Choice: An Evaluation of Coca-Cola Ltd.'s Presence at McMaster University" Read Pamphlet NYC fact-finding delegation's report on human rights violations by Coke — Final Report, NYC Council Member Hiram Monserrate, April 2004 View Full Report in pdf — html View Appendices Monserrate Report in Italian -- pdf format Monserrate Report in Italian -- html format International Labor Rights Fund, "Another "Classic Coke" Move to Deny and Delay Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Colombia," March 4, 2006 Read Response "Proposal of the New York City Pension Funds for an Independent Investigation of Allegations Made Against Coca-Cola Bottling Plants in Colombia Read Proposal and Letter from the Office of the Comptroller of New York City How Credible is Coca-Cola? Beyond Coke's Crimes in Colombia: This is a summary of Coke's abuses outside Colombia which should be very useful for public relations and organizing efforts. We're anxious to receive articles and other information that we can use to further document the case against Coke. We believe the evidence shows that Coca-Cola and its corporate network is rife with immorality, corruption and complicity in murder. Since Coca-Cola consistently fails to live up to the standards for "corporate responsibility" as set out in its own "code of business conduct," this report should be helpful to students, faculty and others seeking to rescind, not renew or not consider contracts with Coke. View Full Report Seven Points to Settlement Read the Seven Points. "ILRF Director Terry Collingsworth Response to Coke's Denials," July 8, 2004 Read Response Schools Active in the Campaign to Stop Killer Coke Read Report "Why Does the IUF Attack SINALTRAINAL?" Read Report in pdf format. Read Report in html format. Historic Settlement: Ingram vs. The Coca-Cola Company (for racial discrimination) Read About the Lawsuit United Students Against Sweatshops' Statement, "Cal-Safety Compliance Corporation is Not a Credible Monitor for Coca-Cola's Labor Practices," April 15, 2005 Read Report "… there are ample grounds to conclude the Cal-Safety is unfit to monitor Coca-Cola's labor practices in Colombia. Indeed, given its repeated failure to find egregious violations in high profile cases of worker abuse, its status as a for-profit corporation, its practice of monitoring generating revenue from the major corporations for whom it monitors, its lack of experience with the core issue of freedom of association, its flawed methodology in visiting factories and conducting worker interviews, and its utter lack of transparency, Cal-Safety should easily be ruled out as a candidate for credibly investigating the case of Coca-Cola in Colombia." Coca-Cola Brands (It should be noted that some of the listed brands are NOT produced by Coke, but are distributed by Coke in some regions, including A&W and Schweppes.) The Coca-Cola Co. The Coca-Cola Company's Brands (A-Z) Full List Responsible Shopper Responsible Shopper (Co-op America): Coca-Cola Analysis, Brands and Companies Analysis of Coke Alternatives to Coca-Cola (In addition to these alternative companies, you might find local beverage companies. In some regions, Coca-Cola might be distributors of the alternative beverages; for example, in some regions, Cadbury Schweppes products such as Dr. Pepper are distributed by Coke.) Read List of Coke's Competitors Alternatives to Coke in the UKThis list from the British soft drink industry includes links to Coke. Adirondack Beverages United States, mostly in the Northeast Afri-Cola, Germany Ben Shaws (UK) Big Cola, Mexico Blue Sky Natural Soda, United States Breizh Cola, Brittany, France Bolthouse Farms, United States, Canada & Puerto Rico Boylan's Premium Beverages, Williamsville, New York, US Charlie's Soda Co., Australia/New Zealand Cricket Cola, UK Faygo Beverages, Detroit, Michigan, USA Fentimans, Riding Mill, Northumberland, UK Fizzy Lizzy, United States, Japan, Bermuda and St. Barts GuS Grown-Up Soda, New York, NY, US Hank's Beverages, Trevose, Pennsylvania, US Hansens Natural Soda, United States Hosmer Mountain Soda, Connecticut, U.S. Jones Soda, Seattle, Washington, US R.W. Knudsen Spritzers and Juices, United States Pascual Cooperative, Mexico Polar Beverages, New England, U.S. Santa Cruz Organic Spritzers and Juices United States Steaz Green Tea Soda, Newton, Pennsylvania, US The Switch Beverage Co., United States Tibetan Tea, UK Tommy's Naked Soda (U.S. Northeast) Ubuntu Trading, (Fair Trade), UK Zevia (United States)

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