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Coke's cash: 14 health experts who've taken the soft-drink giant's money

2016-03-11 04:37:57| Beverages - Topix.net

Coca-Cola promised six months ago to reveal the recipients of its health-related research grants, in the wake of allegations of astroturfing. So far, nothing has happened.

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Big US soft-drink firms pledge to cut calorie count and container sizes over the next decade

2014-09-24 23:51:01| Beverages - Topix.net

In an ambitious pledge, the US soft-drinks industry is committing to cut Americans' calorie intake from beverages by 20 per cent over the coming decade, with smaller cans and bottles a key part of the strategy. As part of the agreement reached by the American Beverage Association and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper Snapple Group will promote smaller portions as well as zero- and low-calorie offerings, and they will provide calorie counts on vending machines and soda fountains.

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