Food Manifest Report 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 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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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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Report Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro, are exploring legal options against the Indian government’s mandate to use 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) bottles starting April 1, 2025. According to media reports, industry leaders argue that the timeline is unrealistic due to inadequate recycling facilities, material shortages, and high costs, especially with
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Report Coca-Cola has launched Simply Pop, a new prebiotic soda line, directly challenging brands like Olipop and Poppi. Set to debut in late February across the West Coast and Southeast U.S., this launch underscores the company’s commitment to food safety and functional beverages. Over the past two decades, traditional soft drink consumption has declined due
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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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