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The Coca-Cola Company isn’t smiling about the latest effort to force labels on foods and beverages that contain genetically modified organisms – this time in Washington State. It’s on a long list of manufacturers that sell products using ingredients derived from either corn or soy, both of which are nearly impossible to source in the United States without using genetically modified crops. In fact, should Washington pass its ballot initiative 522 next week, good luck finding any processed foods or beverages in an Evergreen State grocery store that don’t have GMO warning labels. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo both are on a...

Low-cal Coke in testing stageBeverage would be a diet version of Coke Classic, targeting those who shun Diet Coke. By SCOTT LEITHThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 02/19/05You might think Diet Coke is an artificially sweetened cousin of Coke Classic.Fact is, Diet Coke has always had a whole different formula. A BEVERAGE SCORECARD This year, Coca-Cola and Pepsi are fighting to grab U.S. consumers with a flurry of new drinks. Some highlights:Already out: • Full Throttle energy drink (from Coca-Cola) • Flavored Dasani bottled water (from Coca-Cola)* • Coca-Cola with Lime** On the way: • Pepsi Lime • Pepsi One (reformulated with Splenda) • Diet Coke Sweetened...