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ZERO EFFECT: A man poses with a Coca Cola Zero can at a supermarket in Caracas.

ZERO EFFECT: A man poses with a Coca Cola Zero can at a supermarket in Caracas.

Venezuelan President bans Coca-Cola's new drink

The Venezuelan government of US-critic President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday ordered Coca-Cola Co to withdraw its Coke Zero beverage from the South American nation, citing unspecified dangers to health. The decision follows a wave of nationalisations and increased scrutiny of businesses in South America's top oil exporter.

IN SELF DEFENCE: Coca-Cola India has come out with an official statement saying its products are safe.

Colas do have pesticides: Centre

The Health Ministry has submitted an affidavit in the SC admitting that there are pesticide residues in cold drinks.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/colas-do-have-pesticides-centre/36081-17.html

JUST NOT ENOUGH: A marketing expert said that Pepsi could be taking a chance with their new tagline.

Pepsi wants you to be 'More Happy'

The new slogan for Pepsi was unveiled in the lead up to the National Football League championship game.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pepsi-wants-you-to-be-more-happy/32596-7.html

GROUNDING CONCERNS: Rajasthan Smagra Seva, an NGO, accuses Coca-Cola of exploiting groundwater in the area.

Gandhigiri to stop Coke-laden trucks

An NGO plans to garland truck drivers carrying products of Coca-Cola exploiting groundwater in the area.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gandhigiri-to-stop-cokeladen-trucks/26961-3.html

PURE FOR SURE? An NGO

Look WHO is scolding Coca-Cola

Soft drink major rebuked for using world organisation's name in ad campaigns against the ‘pesti-cola’ controver

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/look-who-is-scolding-cocacola/22194-7.html

COLA WAR: Five state govts in the country have banned the sale of the drinks manufactured by Coca Cola and PepsiCo.

Remove cola ban, US warns India

US has warned that the move to ban Cola products could affect India's hopes of attracting American investment.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/remove-cola-ban-us-warns-india/18533-7.html

COLA WAR: Till date, five state govts have stopped the sale of the drinks manufactured by Coca Cola and Pepsi.

Buddhadeb grills Centre on cola issue

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has asked Centre to clarify its position on the controversy over pesticides content in Colas.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/buddhadeb-grills-centre-on-cola-issue/18442-7.html

Tell Us: Is battle against cola turning political?

Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been asked to wind up their operations in Kerala with immediate effect.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/tell-us-is-battle-against-cola-turning-political/18111-3.html

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