Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sets Sights on Becoming the World’s Largest Bottler

The proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola’s Philippines business marks a significant milestone for CCEP and AEV. The joint venture represents a powerful alliance that unlocks growth opportunities, enhances customer experiences, and solidifies their positions in the global beverage market. As the deal progresses, the industry awaits the unfolding of this transformational move that could redefine the landscape of Coca-Cola bottlers worldwide.
Exclusive: PepsiCo ends Pepsi, 7UP production in Russia months after promising halt over Ukraine

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) has stopped making Pepsi, 7UP and Mountain Dew in Russia nearly six months after the U.S. company said it would suspend sales and production after Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Starbucks have all halted their operations in Russia

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been a cause of tension for the global economy. Russia has always been a major exporter of natural gas, oil, and coal. The majority of Europe’s energy comes from its eastern neighbor. However, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, big international food and beverage companies are pulling out. Mc […]
Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict having an effect on the global economy?

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has now become a worldwide economic issue. It is not only causing economic instability in Russia, but the ramifications are also threatening the world economy, causing financial markets to tremble and making life more dangerous for everyone from Uzbek migrant workers to European customers to hungry Yemeni families. Russia […]
Factbox: A global treaty to curb plastic pollution

More than 100 United Nations member states will convene this month to draw up a blueprint for the first-ever global agreement to tackle plastic pollution. The U.N. says it could be the most important environmental pact since the Paris Agreement climate deal in 2015.
The European Coca-Cola bottler appears to be facing a liquidity crisis!

Coca- Cola’s European distributor has been experiencing a liquidity crisis. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ second-quarter sales increased 54 % year over year to 3.6 billion euros, exceeding analysts’ expectations of 3.3 billion euros, according to sources. Lockdowns are already being eased, and out-of-home consumption is increasing, resulting in a $26 billion boost for the company. The […]
Analysis: Chinese flock to home-grown brands in golden opportunity for investors

He Shuang, a student at a U.S. university stranded in her home city of Chongqing in southwest China during the pandemic, has added more than 300 domestic brands to her list of favourites on Alibaba’s (9988.HK) Taobao online mall.
Maersk VC co-leads funding round in Egyptian start-up Trella

Egyptian startup Trella, a digital platform connecting truckers with freight loads, has raised $42 million in equity and debt, including from the venture capital arm of shipping giant Maersk, its chief executive said.