China shuts Coke plant over chlorine

Food safety regulators in northern China have shut down production at a beverage plant owned by Coca-Cola as punishment after finding chlorine in a batch of drinks made in February.

Brian Polino submits:Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (COKE) is the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. But after Coca-Cola’s (KO) recent acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises’ (CCE) North American business, COKE may now be the largest independent Coke bottler in the United States.

Ockham Research submits: Last April, PepsiCo (PEP) announced that it would purchase two bottling operations and gain absolute control over 80% of their North American bottling operations.

By Osman Gulseven:The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is one of the most popular companies in the world. The beverage giant offers a wide selection of drinks, ranging from carbonated energy drinks to flavored waters. The company has several well-known brands in its portfolio, such as Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, and the world famous Coca-Cola brand.

Value Expectations submits: Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) announced its acquisition of the North America operations of its top bottler, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc (NYSE:CCE) at a value totaling approximately $12.2 billion, by assuming $8.8 billion of CCE debt and relinquishing its 34% equity ownership in CCE, valued at $3.4 bil

ByRichard Berger:Coca-Cola (KO) is one of those widows and orphans stocks. Strong, stable and reliable are words that come to mind in thinking about this great American company. Look at the KO chart. It shows a steady growth trend advancing about 20% over the past 5 years. The company has been increasing dividends every year. What's not to like? This is a favorite core holding for many retirees.

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