The bubbles pop

Article Abstract:

Coca-Cola has reported a drop in net profit for 1st qtr 1999, and argues that world economic problems are to blame. European volumes have dropped, and US volumes have seen slower growth, so the problem does not lie in emerging markets hit by economic crisis. Marketing costs have increased, as has support for bottlers. Competition has increased, especially from PepsiCo. There is some risk of complacency at Coca-Cola, and problems have intensified since former chairman, Roberto Goizueta, died in Oct 1997.

Canned & Bottled Soft Drinks, Soft Drink Manufacturing, Management, Soft drinks, Beverage industry, KO

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Quenching the tiger's thirst: Asian energy

Article Abstract:

The industrial countries of Asia are undergoing rapid growth, which is creating more demand for energy resources. Many countries depend on oil as a main resource, and most of it is imported. Asia's oil reserves are too remote to be of any benefit.

China, Energy use, Petroleum, Asia, Power resources

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The thirst of champions: soft drinks

Article Abstract:

Coca-Cola and Pepsi are each introducing a new sports drink to compete with Quaker Oats Co's Gatorade, which holds 80% of the $1 billion sports-drink business. Coca-Cola and Pepsi both have better distribution and contacts with retailers.

Canned fruits and vegetables, Flavoring extracts and syrups, not elsewhere classified, Product introduction, Marketing, Market share, Pepsi-Cola Co., Isotonic beverages, Energy drinks, Gatorade

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