date:Feb 20, 2014
f Sprite, Dasani and Vitaminwater water, said that sales volume declined 1% in North America. That reflected a 3% decline in soda, which offset improved performance by noncarbonated drinks such as Powerade. Last week, PepsiCo also said its soda volume fell in the mid-single digits.
Coca-Cola also saw slower growth in emerging markets such as India and China. Overall, global sales volume rose just 1% in the quarter as a result. The Atlanta-based company said it would intensify its cost-cutting t