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Critics Attack Coke's BBC Chart Deal
"...Coca-Cola is certain to face accusations of hypocrisy after recent declarations that it would stop advertising to the under-12s." [Guardian] (December 1, 2003)
Coke Pays Off Whistleblower
Coca-Cola knowingly sold contaminated drinks to its customers and had rigged a marketing test in order to increase sales were some of the allegations. [BBC] (October 8, 2003)
Accused of Leaving Farms Parched and Land Poisoned
Coca-Cola in India faces criticism for various environmental damages. [Guardian] (July 25, 2003)
Coca-Cola Boycott Launched after Killings at Colombian Plants
Trade unions around the world are alleging that the company's locally owned bottlers in Colombia used illegal paramilitary groups to intimidate, threaten and kill its workers. [Guardian] (July 24, 2003)
Coke Deal Could Make Schools Target of Suits
Seattle School Board warned that it might become the target of an anti-obesity lawsuit for allowing schools to peddle soda to students. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter] (July 2, 2003)
Coke, Pepsi Feel the Heat in Kerala
Companies are charged with depleting water level ('exploitation of water resources') in Kerala villages. [Rediff] (May 23, 2003)
Coke Paints the Himalayas Red
"India's Supreme Court has asked Coca-Cola and Pepsi to explain why their logos are painted on the Himalaya mountains." [BBC] (August 15, 2002)
Coke Sued Over Death Squad Claims
The world's largest soft drink maker is being sued over allegations that it employed right-wing death squads in Colombia. [BBC] (July 30, 2001)
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