/tags/coca-cola Coca-Cola en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT /health/2016-10-25/soda-taxes-coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you Taxes on sugary drinks, the current cause célèbre in public health circles, are enjoying a moment in the spotlight this voting season. At least four… Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT /health/2016-10-25/soda-taxes-coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you Harvest Public Media /2013-07-16/weather-puts-a-damper-on-coca-cola-sales Coca-Cola sales have slowed, in part because of the weather. The company says global soda sales rose by only 1 percent in the second quarter — less than expected. Coke's CEO cited rain and cold temperatures in the U.S., which seems to have put a damper on consumers' desire for a refreshing soft drink. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:14:00 GMT /2013-07-16/weather-puts-a-damper-on-coca-cola-sales /npr-news/2013-07-15/in-argentina-coca-cola-tests-market-for-green-coke Argentina is the site of the global kickoff of what Coke is describing as a "natural" and "green" lower-calorie cola. Coca-Cola Life contains stevia instead of sugar, and comes in a bottle that's made partially from plants. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-15/in-argentina-coca-cola-tests-market-for-green-coke Bob Mondello /npr-news/2013-07-03/coke-changed-caramel-color-to-avoid-cancer-warning-pepsi-in-transition In 2011, California listed 4-MEI, the chemical that Coke and Pepsi used to obtain caramel coloring for their colas, as a carcinogen. Both sodas have been reformulated for sale in the state — but tests show 4-MEI is still common in Pepsi colas sold elsewhere. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 12:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-03/coke-changed-caramel-color-to-avoid-cancer-warning-pepsi-in-transition Allison Aubrey /2013-06-07/translating-the-coca-cola-experience For 60 years, Myanmar was officially without Coca-Cola. Now, Coke is back, and the new Myanmar bottle says a lot about the challenges of re-establishing a brand. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT /2013-06-07/translating-the-coca-cola-experience Robert Smith, Lam Thuy Vo /npr-news/2013-06-07/how-to-sell-coke-to-people-who-have-never-had-a-sip Coca-Cola is returning to Myanmar after 60 years. They'd been kept out of the country by international sanctions. This week they officially opened their new plant outside of Yangon. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-07/how-to-sell-coke-to-people-who-have-never-had-a-sip Robert Smith /npr-news/2013-05-29/personalized-coca-colas-but-not-if-your-name-is-mohammed-or-maria As part of its new marketing campaign, the beverage giant is printing popular first names on labels of Coke, Diet Coke and Coke Zero. But already, there's a backlash from people left feeling excluded. Wed, 29 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-29/personalized-coca-colas-but-not-if-your-name-is-mohammed-or-maria Allison Aubrey /npr-news/2013-02-28/in-depressed-spain-atms-that-dispense-free-cash For Coca-Cola, it was both a PR move and a social experiment. The company set up an ATM that gave out 100 euros ($131) and asked only that recipients share the money. A video of the campaign has gone viral. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:41:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-28/in-depressed-spain-atms-that-dispense-free-cash Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2013-02-01/wacky-super-bowl-ads-are-already-getting-serious-play Spoiler alert: A few Super Bowl commercials have launched on social media well before Sunday's big game. Ad industry watchers say the multi-million-dollar spots are meant to be entertaining, but a few of the ads are already controversial. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-01/wacky-super-bowl-ads-are-already-getting-serious-play Brian De Los Santos /npr-news/2013-01-26/vigor-brain-power-and-other-health-claims-from-cokes-advertising-past The debate over Coca-Cola's new anti-obesity message reminded us that, over a century ago, the company called itself a maker of "medicinal tonic." Let's take a trip through Coke's advertising history. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-01-26/vigor-brain-power-and-other-health-claims-from-cokes-advertising-past Audrey Carlsen