The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported its solid first quarter 2012 results with strong volume and revenue growth as well as volume and value share gains across every non-alcohol ready-to-drink beverage category in which it competes, the company said. All geographic operating groups delivered volume growth in the quarter, with global volume increasing 5 percent, North American volume rising 2 percent and international volume growing 6 percent in the first quarter of 2012.
Starbucks Coffee Co. launched Starbucks Refreshers sparkling ready-to-drink beverages made with real fruit juice and green coffee extract, which comes from 100 percent Arabica coffee beans.