date:Oct 17, 2012
to keep prices in check in economically hard-hit regions in Asia and Europe.
Total revenue rose just 1 percent as a result, which was shy of Wall Street expectations.
In its flagship North American market, Coca-Cola has been relying on a shifting mix of products amid changing consumer tastes and criticism over the role sugary drinks play in fueling obesity rates.
The 2 percent bump in sales volume for the region was driven by what Coca-Cola refers to as its still beverages, such as Powerade