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  • University of Michigan Suspends Coca-Cola Sales

    12/30/2005 10:49:58 AM PST · by BurbankKarl · 66 replies · 1,622+ views
    WSJ ^ | 12/30/05 | Associated Press
    The University of Michigan suspended sales of Coca-Cola products on its three campuses over allegations that the company permits human rights and environmental abuses abroad. The suspension, which begins Jan. 1, will affect vending machines, residence halls, cafeterias and campus restaurants. Coke's contracts with the university are worth about $1.4 million. The university and the company said they will continue to negotiate. "The University of Michigan is an important school, and I respect the way they worked with us on this issue," said Kari Bjorhus, a spokeswoman for The Coca-Cola Co., told the Detroit News. "We are continuing to try...