How the Cola Wars eventually ran out of fizz
For sheer intensity, Coke’s rivalry with Pepsi is almost unparalled in US corporate history
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Top companies keep talking about AI – but can’t explain the upsides
Analysis of hundreds of filings suggest the S&P 500 businesses are clearer about the risks than benefits
Companies selling ‘junk food’ in Ireland named in investigation into sponsorship deals in sports
Investigation by British Medical Journal reveals partnership deals between sports stars and firms that sell ‘junk food’ widespread.
Chef for Heinz, Oral-B for Colgate: Here are cheaper alternatives to buying US products hit by tariffs
How to swap your Nikes for Adidas trainers and other suggestions to avoid buying more costly products from Trump’s America
Carlsberg to buy Ballygowan maker Britvic in €3.9bn deal
Two earlier bids from Danish brewer had been rejected by UK soft-drink maker as undervaluing the business
Irish shares rise as European interests focus on French elections
Kerry and Glanbia were both higher by the end of the day, adding 0.33 per cent and 0.16 per cent respectively
‘Deny, denounce, delay’: the battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods
Despite a growing body of evidence, Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the health effects of industrially formulated substances
Weight-loss drugs hurt snack company shares
Concerns about weight-loss drugs hurting sales are ‘overblown’ say Citi analysts but investors are worried
PepsiCo to invest €39m in expanding Cork facilities
Company, which employs more than 1,250 in Ireland, will also invest in solar power for Little Island site
Bob Geldof tells summit that Pepsi’s remarks on food crisis make him ‘puke’
Activist-rock star tells international summit in Belfast that giant drinks producers are ‘talking b****cks’ about addressing global food shortages
European shares rise as tech leads gains on Fed rate optimism
Stoxx 600 records best winning streak since April as tech and mining stocks boost index
IDA projects could create up to 12,000 jobs and include 52 firms new to Ireland
Inward investors reassured by Government commitments on housing, says chief executive Michael Lohan
Strong start for Britvic’s Irish business as revenue rises
Wider group reports progress in first half of year
PepsiCo investing €127m at its Cork manufacturing facility
Group said move will see the opening of additional manufacturing capacity and further investment in its R&D campus
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