KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary “Share a Coke” campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection, it said on May 6. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda’s (CCBU) official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) marked its significant growth as a business partner by inaugurating new premises. Bronze Logistics, an OCCD based in Kazo, Bwaise, has moved from a rented 116m2 warehouse to a self-owned 500m2 facility. “Our partnership …
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NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Coca-Cola shares fell nearly 2 percent on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter unit case volumes. The 2 percent decline in concentrate shipments, attributed to the timing of deliveries, led to an overall 1 percent year-over-year drop in unit case volumes. …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting athleticism and community engagement by renewing its partnership as the official hydration sponsor for the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon. This year marks the third consecutive time CCBU has provided essential hydration to participants …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages is reaping from setting up Africa’s fastest plastic bottle production line in its East Africa operations. It has a capacity of 67,000 bottles per hour and equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as robotic arms and automated fillers and is now driving efficiency …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A network of Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) have been hailed for helping to ensure that Coca-Cola products reach Ugandans efficiently in every corner of the country. Abebe Melkamu, the General Manager at CCBU, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa said on July 1, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tshidi Ramogase, the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Chief Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability Officer has reechoed the firm’s commitment to operate business while protecting the environment to achieve its sustainability agenda. “Our sustainability strategy is centered around people—consumers and our employees—and driving sustainable …
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The anticipated dual listing of Coca-Cola’s African bottling business in Johannesburg and Amsterdam indicates a strong market rebound as fintech leader Flutterwave mulls a similar move. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Coca-Cola Co. is advancing plans for a significant initial public offering of its African bottling arm as soon …
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INTERVIEW | SARA BYALA | A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, …
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