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|Website=https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ | |Website=https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ | ||
|Description=The Coca-Cola company is a beverage company known for its consolidation of roughly 1/3 of the beverage market, and corporate lobbying/bribery. | |Description=The Coca-Cola company is a beverage company known for its consolidation of roughly 1/3 of the beverage market, and corporate lobbying/bribery. | ||
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==Consumer | '''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 --> | ||
==Consumer impact summary<!-- Needs further research for the freedom and privacy sections -->== | |||
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* '''User | *'''User freedom''': | ||
* '''User | *'''User privacy''': | ||
* '''Business | *'''Business model''': Primarily beverage sales | ||
* '''Market | *'''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 -->== | ==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]]. | ||
===Skewing health research data=== | ===Skewing health research data=== | ||
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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220318161329/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-13/coca-cola-severs-longtime-ties-with-pro-sugar-industry-group |archive-date=18 Mar 2022}}</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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251101083757/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/health/ilsi-food-policy-india-brazil-china.html |archive-date=1 Nov 2025}}</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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220625193400/https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets |archive-date=25 Jun 2022}}</ref><!-- More to cover, check the 2nd paragraph! | 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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220318161329/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-13/coca-cola-severs-longtime-ties-with-pro-sugar-industry-group |archive-date=18 Mar 2022}}</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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251101083757/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/health/ilsi-food-policy-india-brazil-china.html |archive-date=1 Nov 2025}}</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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220625193400/https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets |archive-date=25 Jun 2022}}</ref><!-- More to cover, check the 2nd paragraph! | ||
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Also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coca-Cola_Company#Front_groups --> | Also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coca-Cola_Company#Front_groups --> | ||
===Vitamin Water Lawsuit ( | ===Vitamin Water Lawsuit (''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= | 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=15 Jan 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=28 Jul 2012 |access-date=20 Jan 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 {{Wplink|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."<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=16 Jan 2013 |access-date=20 Jan 2026 |work=The Coca-Cola Company}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 Jan 2009 |title=Coca-Cola sued over VitaminWater claims |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna28675966 |access-date=20 Jan 2026 |website=NBC News |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241208053305/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna28675966 |archive-date=8 Dec 2024}}</ref> | ||
=== Mislabeling Minute Maid products (2014)<!-- Needs proper research, reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POM_Wonderful_LLC_v._Coca-Cola_Co. For details --> === | ===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. | 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 --> === | ===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 --> === | ===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 --> === | ===Anti-competitive practices <!-- Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_Coca-Cola&wvprov=sticky-header#Anti-competitive_practices -->=== | ||
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==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. -->== | ==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 | |||
* Coca-Cola | *Sprite | ||
* Sprite | *Minute Maid | ||
* Minute Maid | *Barq's | ||
* Barq's | *Powerade | ||
* Powerade | |||
* 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... --> | ;Machinery | ||
* BreakMate <!-- Needs research, but I have a feeling that this have some dubious R2R stuff involved since its discontinuation: | *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 --> | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BreakMate --> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[PepsiCo]] | |||
*[[Keurig-Dr. Pepper]] | |||
* [[PepsiCo]] | |||
* [[Keurig-Dr. Pepper]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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