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A Big Beer Battle Is Brewing Over Tax Breaks

Large and small beer brewers are pushing separate legislation to cut excise taxes, but oppose each other's proposals. More

New Ad Accuses Coca-Cola of Killing the Birds

Greenpeace produced an ad accusing Coca-Cola of killing sea birds after it opposed a bottle recycling program in Australia. More

Emerging Markets: A Hotbed for Vice Plays

Global consumption of (pricier) alcohol and tobacco products tends to go up right alongside increased incomes. These stocks naturally stand to reap the rewards. More

Starbucks CEO Intends to Enter Myanmar by 2015

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the coffee chain could enter Myanmar some time in the next few years. More

Coca-Cola Plans to Step Up Its Anti-Obesity Offensive

Responding to rising anxiety of global obesity, Coca-Cola says it will stop advertising to children and promote low-calorie and diet drinks worldwide. More

Diageo CEO to Retire After 13 Years at Helm

The world's largest distiller, Diageo, said on Tuesday that its CEO Paul Walsh will step down at the end of June to be succeeded by current COO Ivan Menezes. More

Ford Will Be First Major Automaker to Roll Into Myanmar

Ford will become the first global automaker to begin selling vehicles in Myanmar as the country continues to restore its trade with the rest of the world. More

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