Food Manifest 





Report Coca-Cola recall specific batches of its beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after routine safety checks at its Ghent facility in Belgium revealed high chlorate levels. The affected products include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid, Fuze Tea, Nalu, Royal Bliss, and Tropico, with production codes ranging from “328 GE” to “338 GE.” Health
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Report Consumer groups challenged the accuracy of Coca-Cola’s recycling claims on plastic bottle labels across Europe, prompting the company to agree to revise them. In 2023, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its members from 13 countries filed a greenwashing complaint, accusing Coca-Cola and other major brands—including Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Danone, and Nestlé—of misleading
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Key Development Coca-Cola is piloting plastic-free multipack packaging in Germany for Coca-Cola Original and Coca-Cola Zero in 6×1.25 litre bottles. The new design replaces traditional plastic wrap with adhesive dots that securely hold bottles together. Convenience Meets Sustainability The multipacks feature a sturdy, recyclable cardboard handle that makes carrying easy for consumers while significantly reducing
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Overview Coca-Cola India will join millions of devotees at the iconic Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 in Puri, Odisha, from June 27 to July 5, 2025. After its strong engagement at the Maha Kumbh earlier this year, the company now plans to bring its full range of refreshing drinks right to the heart of this cultural
READ MOREReport California resident Victoria Palmer has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, accusing the beverage giant of falsely advertising several Sprite and Fanta products as containing “100% Natural Flavours.” She claims the drinks include key flavour ingredients—such as industrially produced citric acid, sodium citrate, and artificial sweeteners—that are synthetic, not natural, as the
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Report Coca-Cola is facing scrutiny after recalling products in the UK and the US due to contamination issues. These include excessive chlorate levels and plastic fragments, with the company acting quickly to protect public health and ensure product quality. UK Recall Due to Chlorate Contamination In the UK, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recalled select drinks after
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