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}}'''The Coca-Cola Company''' is an American multinational corporation founded in 1892. It is most commonly known for the product that is the namesake of the company "Coca-Cola", however it sells other beverages underneath various brands such as Sprite, Barq's, and Powerade. Since its founding, it has acquired dozens of companies and brands, consolidating roughly 44.9% of the greater beverage industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dey |first=Maitrayee |date=Dec 8, 2025 |editor-last=Jambhale |editor-first=Rohan |title=Coca-Cola Statistics By Revenue, Brand Valuation, Sales and Facts |url=https://electroiq.com/stats/coca-cola-statistics/ |archive-url= |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |website=ElectroIQ}}</ref><!-- IA is buggy, need someone else to go through and add the archives -->
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==Consumer-impact summary==
==Consumer-impact summary<!-- Needs further research for the freedom and privacy sections -->==
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==Incidents==
* '''User Freedom''':
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* '''User Privacy''':
* '''Business Model''': Primarily beverage sales
* '''Market Control''': Commands the largest portion of the beverage industry, shared with [[PepsiCo]] and [[Keurig-Dr. Pepper]].


==Incidents<!-- Wikipedia has a great baseline to reference, we can then add to this pile with further research later as well.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Coca-Cola --><!-- Topics unsure as to inclusion: Refusal to label in Catalan, 20+ years of lawsuits from Catalonians -->==
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
===Example incident one (''date'')===
===Skewing health research data===
{{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}}
Until 2021, Coca-Cola Co. partially was funding the pro-industry advocacy group [[International Life Sciences Institute]] (ILSI),<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pulley |first1=Brett |date=13 January 2021 |title=Coca-Cola Severs Longtime Ties With Pro-Sugar Group |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-13/coca-cola-severs-longtime-ties-with-pro-sugar-industry-group |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref> which was founded in 1978 by a former Coca-Cola Co. executive, alongside a rich history of employing high-level Coca-Cola Co. employees.<ref name="nytimes-2019">{{cite news |last1=Jacobs |first1=Andrew |date=16 September 2019 |title=A Shadowy Industry Group Shapes Food Policy Around the World |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/health/ilsi-food-policy-india-brazil-china.html |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |work=New York Times}}</ref> Most notably, the organization has taken similar positions as Coca-Cola Co.'s own research and messaging when it comes to how obesity should be addressed; not by dietary changes, but solely physical activity.<ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Connor |first1=Anahad |date=9 August 2015 |title=Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets |url=https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets/ |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |work=New York Times}}</ref><!-- More to cover, check the 2nd paragraph!
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_Coca-Cola&wvprov=sticky-header#Marketing_issues
===Example incident two (''date'')===
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==Products==
Also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coca-Cola_Company#Front_groups -->
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===Vitamin Water Lawsuit (Jan 2009)<!-- 1:1 copy/paste from Wikipedia, needs cleaning! -->===
In January 2009, the US consumer group the [[Center for Science in the Public Interest]] filed a class-action lawsuit against Coca-Cola.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 15, 2009 |title=Coke Sued for Fraudulent Claims on Obesity-Promoting "VitaminWater" |url=http://www.cspinet.org/new/200901151.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728104633/http://www.cspinet.org/new/200901151.html |archive-date=July 28, 2012 |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |publisher=Center for Science in the Public Interest}}</ref> The lawsuit was in regard to claims made, along with the company's flavors, of [[wikipedia:Vitamin_Water|Vitamin Water]]. Claims say that the 33&nbsp;grams of sugar are more harmful than the vitamins and other additives are helpful. Coca-Cola insists the suit is "ridiculous."<ref>{{cite web |title=Statement on The glacéau vitaminwater Lawsuit |url=http://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/company-statements/glaceau-vitaminwater-lawsuit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116234344/http://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/company-statements/glaceau-vitaminwater-lawsuit |archive-date=2013-01-16 |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |work=The Coca-Cola Company}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 January 2009 |title=Coca-Cola sued over VitaminWater claims |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna28675966 |access-date=Jan 20, 2026 |work=NBC News}}</ref>
 
=== Mislabeling Minute Maid products (2014)<!-- Needs proper research, reference  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POM_Wonderful_LLC_v._Coca-Cola_Co. For details --> ===
In the case POM Wonderful LLC v. Coca-Cola Co., POM Wonderful unsuccessfully argued that Minute Maid was mislabeling its pomegranate and blueberry juices due to the products containing 99.4% apple/grape juices.
 
=== Water usage<!-- Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_Coca-Cola&wvprov=sticky-header#Water_use --> ===
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=== Pollution <!-- Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_Coca-Cola&wvprov=sticky-header#Packaging | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_Coca-Cola&wvprov=sticky-header#Air_pollution | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coca-Cola_Company#Plastic_production_and_waste  Pollution is a key topic considering their activities go beyond just harming those who consume their products --> ===
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=== Anti-competitive practices <!-- Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_Coca-Cola&wvprov=sticky-header#Anti-competitive_practices --> ===
{{Incomplete section}}
 
==Products<!-- Coke owns A LOT of brands. Someone else will need to flip through and only add the rest of the relevant brands to here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Coca-Cola_brands  Also! Unless there is a directly relevant incident with a specific product, don't list sub-products; e.g. Sprite Cranberry, Oreo Coke, etc. -->==
 
=== Beverages ===
 
* Coca-Cola
* Sprite
* Minute Maid
* Barq's
* Powerade
 
=== Machinery ===
 
* Coke Freestyle Machine <!-- I have a feeling this one might have some privacy issues considering you can scan a QR code on some machines to dispense your soda... -->
* BreakMate <!-- Needs research, but I have a feeling that this have some dubious R2R stuff involved since its discontinuation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BreakMate -->


==See also==
==See also==
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=== Beverage Companies ===
 
* [[PepsiCo]]
* [[Keurig-Dr. Pepper]]


==References==
==References==

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The Coca-Cola Company
File:CokeCompanyLogo.svg
Basic information
Founded 1892-01-29
Legal Structure Public
Industry Beverage
Also known as
Official website https://www.coca-colacompany.com/

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational corporation founded in 1892. It is most commonly known for the product that is the namesake of the company "Coca-Cola", however it sells other beverages underneath various brands such as Sprite, Barq's, and Powerade. Since its founding, it has acquired dozens of companies and brands, consolidating roughly 44.9% of the greater beverage industry.[1]

Consumer-impact summary

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  • User Freedom:
  • User Privacy:
  • Business Model: Primarily beverage sales
  • Market Control: Commands the largest portion of the beverage industry, shared with PepsiCo and Keurig-Dr. Pepper.

Incidents

This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the The Coca-Cola Company category.

Skewing health research data

Until 2021, Coca-Cola Co. partially was funding the pro-industry advocacy group International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI),[2] which was founded in 1978 by a former Coca-Cola Co. executive, alongside a rich history of employing high-level Coca-Cola Co. employees.[3] Most notably, the organization has taken similar positions as Coca-Cola Co.'s own research and messaging when it comes to how obesity should be addressed; not by dietary changes, but solely physical activity.[4]

Vitamin Water Lawsuit (Jan 2009)

In January 2009, the US consumer group the Center for Science in the Public Interest filed a class-action lawsuit against Coca-Cola.[5] The lawsuit was in regard to claims made, along with the company's flavors, of Vitamin Water. Claims say that the 33 grams of sugar are more harmful than the vitamins and other additives are helpful. Coca-Cola insists the suit is "ridiculous."[6][7]

Mislabeling Minute Maid products (2014)

In the case POM Wonderful LLC v. Coca-Cola Co., POM Wonderful unsuccessfully argued that Minute Maid was mislabeling its pomegranate and blueberry juices due to the products containing 99.4% apple/grape juices.

Water usage

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Pollution

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Anti-competitive practices

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Products

Beverages

  • Coca-Cola
  • Sprite
  • Minute Maid
  • Barq's
  • Powerade

Machinery

  • Coke Freestyle Machine
  • BreakMate

See also

Beverage Companies

References

  1. ↑ Dey, Maitrayee (Dec 8, 2025). Jambhale, Rohan (ed.). "Coca-Cola Statistics By Revenue, Brand Valuation, Sales and Facts". ElectroIQ. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ Pulley, Brett (13 January 2021). "Coca-Cola Severs Longtime Ties With Pro-Sugar Group". Bloomberg. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ Jacobs, Andrew (16 September 2019). "A Shadowy Industry Group Shapes Food Policy Around the World". New York Times. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ O'Connor, Anahad (9 August 2015). "Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets". New York Times. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Coke Sued for Fraudulent Claims on Obesity-Promoting "VitaminWater"". Center for Science in the Public Interest. January 15, 2009. Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Statement on The glacéau vitaminwater Lawsuit". The Coca-Cola Company. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Coca-Cola sued over VitaminWater claims". NBC News. 15 January 2009. Retrieved Jan 20, 2026.
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