A lot of companies try out several products in Japan every year, where the people take to fads quickly, even if fleetingly. However, some things become a part of the culture, even if they seem completely inexplicable to the rest of the world. For instance, a pair of melons were auctioned for a staggering 3.2 million yen ($29,300) on Saturday, a record in the country where such auctions are common. … [Read more...] about Japan Gets Coca-Cola’s First-Ever Alcoholic Drink, While 2 Melons Auctioned For $29,000
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Coca-Cola Bottling Of Mobile to Pay $35,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
Company Refused Job to Experienced Applicant Because of Gender, Federal Agency Charged Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Mobile, a manufacturer, bottler and distributor of soft drink products, will pay $35,000 and furnish other significant relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Bottling Of Mobile to Pay $35,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
Caffeine Hit for Coca-Cola as it Buys Costa Coffee Chain
Whitbread will use a "significant majority" of the net cash proceeds — around 3.8 billion pounds after taking into account such things as transaction costs — returning cash to shareholders. Some will be used to pay down debt and to make a contribution to the pension fund. … [Read more...] about Caffeine Hit for Coca-Cola as it Buys Costa Coffee Chain
Japan is Making Clear Beer and Coffee Drinks
Are clear drinks really healthier? When it comes to classic sodas, like Coca-Cola vs. Sprite, the answer isn’t simple. Dr. Lisa R. Young explained dark coloring in soda is responsible for yellowing teeth, but past that, the differences are barely calculable, Shape reported. … [Read more...] about Japan is Making Clear Beer and Coffee Drinks
13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation to China – Day 5
Mr. Yulong also discussed the industrial revolutions that have occurred throughout history. He noted that it is well accepted that human civilization has been through two major industrial revolutions: (1) the agricultural revolution, which was driven by the upgrading and advancement of agricultural tools; and (2) the industrial revolution, which occurred during the period from 1750 to 1850. Mr. Yulong argues that a third industrial revolution occurred in the 1950’s. According to Mr. Yulong, the 1950’s was a time during which information technology gained rapid development. He believes that currently, we are in another industrial revolution, namely the “modern economy” revolution. Mr. Yulong believes that service outsourcing will play a crucial role in the development of this modern economic revolution. Going forward, he believes that service outsourcing should develop as a combination of informationization and industrialization. … [Read more...] about 13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation to China – Day 5