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Coca-Cola To Address Obesity For First Time In Ads

Coca-Cola became one of the world’s most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it’s taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.

2013/01/14

Workers from Coca-Cola deliver Christmas gifts to the Salvation Army Christmas Center in Dallas. (credit: Patrick Patey/Salvation Army DFW)

Employees Donate Gifts To Special Salvation Army Recipients

Workers from the Coca-Cola Company set out for the Dallas Salvation Army Christmas Center on Wednesday, and while they didn’t deliver any beverages they did make it possible to fill some North Texas Christmas wishes.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/12/05

A soft drink vending machine is shown. (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

New Vending Machines Display Calories In Sugary Sodas

As criticism over sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are rolling out new vending machines that display just how many calories are in their drinks.

2012/10/08

A general view of Dr. Pepper Cherry cans.

Drink Companies Pay Millions To Conserve Water

In this last remnant of untouched coastal prairie near Houston, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to ensure water quality and quantity for its nearby bottling plant.

2012/08/08

Bottles and cans of Pepsi soda are seen on display in a store. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

North Texans Sweet And Sour On Sweet Drink Ban Idea

There’s new evidence that the nation may be souring on sweets—especially sugary drinks. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 oz. The first-of-its-kind ban in the US would include drinks served at restaurants, movie theaters and sports venues. But, convenience and grocery stores would be exempted. The goal is to combat soaring obesity rates.

2012/05/31