Coco Cola
Criticism of Coca-Cola has arisen from various groups, concerning a variety of issues, including health effects, environmental issues, and business practices. The Coca-Cola Company, its subsidiaries and products have been subject to sustained criticism by both consumer groups and watchdogs, particularly since the early 2000s.
Allegations against the company are varied, including * possible health effects of Coca-Cola products, * a poor environmental record, * perception of the companies ' engagement in monopolistic business practices, * questionable labour practices (including allegations of involvement with paramilitary organisations in suppression of trade unions), * questionable marketing strategies, and * accusation of violations of intellectual property rights.
Perception of the company as behaving unethically has led to the formation of pressure groups such as "Killer Coke", product boycotts, and lawsuits. Contents [hide] * 1 Health effects * 1.1 Acidity and tooth decay * 1.2 High fructose corn syrup * 1.3 Risks arising from over-consumption * 1.4 India secret formula ban * 2 Environmental issues * 2.1 Pesticide use * 2.2 Water use * 2.3 India * 2.4 Packaging * 3 Economic business practices * 3.1 Monopolistic * 3.2 Marketing * 3.3 "Channel stuffing" settlement * 3.4 Bribery accusations * 3.5 H2NO * 3.6 Tax issues * 3.6.1 Vietnam * 3.7 Nazi Germany and World War II * 3.8 Investments and operations in apartheid South Africa * 3.9 The Bigio family case * 4 Employee issues * 4.1 Racial discrimination * 4.2 Bottling plant murders * 4.2.1 Guatemala * 4.2.2 Colombia * 4.2.3 SINALTRAINAL lawsuit * 4.3 Shareholder resolution attempt (2002) * 5 Boycotts and controversies * 5.1 Israel and the Middle East * 5.2 2010 Polish election campaign * 5.3 Defense of Marriage Act * 5.4
Allegations against the company are varied, including * possible health effects of Coca-Cola products, * a poor environmental record, * perception of the companies ' engagement in monopolistic business practices, * questionable labour practices (including allegations of involvement with paramilitary organisations in suppression of trade unions), * questionable marketing strategies, and * accusation of violations of intellectual property rights.
Perception of the company as behaving unethically has led to the formation of pressure groups such as "Killer Coke", product boycotts, and lawsuits. Contents [hide] * 1 Health effects * 1.1 Acidity and tooth decay * 1.2 High fructose corn syrup * 1.3 Risks arising from over-consumption * 1.4 India secret formula ban * 2 Environmental issues * 2.1 Pesticide use * 2.2 Water use * 2.3 India * 2.4 Packaging * 3 Economic business practices * 3.1 Monopolistic * 3.2 Marketing * 3.3 "Channel stuffing" settlement * 3.4 Bribery accusations * 3.5 H2NO * 3.6 Tax issues * 3.6.1 Vietnam * 3.7 Nazi Germany and World War II * 3.8 Investments and operations in apartheid South Africa * 3.9 The Bigio family case * 4 Employee issues * 4.1 Racial discrimination * 4.2 Bottling plant murders * 4.2.1 Guatemala * 4.2.2 Colombia * 4.2.3 SINALTRAINAL lawsuit * 4.3 Shareholder resolution attempt (2002) * 5 Boycotts and controversies * 5.1 Israel and the Middle East * 5.2 2010 Polish election campaign * 5.3 Defense of Marriage Act * 5.4
References: 21st century On July 5, 2005, it was revealed that Coca-Cola would resume operations in Iraq for the first time since the Arab Leagueboycotted the company in 1968.[32]