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Brian Damage · 12-07-2005, 08:59 PM

Coke to launch coffee-infused Coke Blak

All Reuters NewsNEW YORK (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co. , the world's No. 1 soft drink company, on Wednesday said it will launch a coffee-infused soft drink called Coca-Cola Blak in various markets around the world in 2006.

The news of the launch came hours before Coke Chief Executive Neville Isdell was scheduled to address financial analysts and investors in New York.

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The new drink, a combination of Coca-Cola Classic and coffee extracts, will be first launched in France in January before being rolled out in the United States and other markets during 2006.

A Coke spokesperson said Coca-Cola Blak will be a mid-calorie drink, similar to Coca-Cola C2, which was launched in April 2004 and contains half the sugar, calories and carbohydrates of regular colas. The formula for the new beverage is expected to vary based on local tastes.

Analysts have said one of the keys to the company's future is capturing more consumers who have moved away from sugary soft drinks to diet versions, or to healthier low- or no-calorie beverages.

sara · 12-07-2005, 09:20 PM

Eww, that sounds disgusting

Chelsea · 12-07-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

A Coke spokesperson said Coca-Cola Blak will be a mid-calorie drink, similar to Coca-Cola C2, which was launched in April 2004 and contains half the sugar, calories and carbohydrates of regular colas.

Also had half the taste...

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The formula for the new beverage is expected to vary based on local tastes.

Now THAT should be interesting...have one flavor while in KY, drive down to Florida to thaw out, and get a different beverage experience...that's an interesting hook.

Kay Scarpetta · 12-07-2005, 10:08 PM

OMG the perfect drink.

TJL · 12-07-2005, 10:32 PM

I'll have mine with milk and sugar please.

Jonathan · 12-07-2005, 10:38 PM

I love coffee, I'll try it.

PrettyinPink55 · 12-07-2005, 10:39 PM

Interesting! Can't wait to try it!

spunkygirl · 12-07-2005, 11:38 PM

Ewwww

Janice · 12-08-2005, 12:29 AM

Toooo much caffeine.

PZelda · 12-08-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kay Scarpetta

OMG the perfect drink.

Ditto! I gave up sodas in April so now I only have maybe one 12-oz can every two months, but I would totally try a coffee-flavored Coke.

marmalade · 12-08-2005, 12:48 AM

That sounds nasty. I might try one though.

Karen* · 12-08-2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Toooo much caffeine.

I agree, isn't that dangerous?

swedeace · 12-08-2005, 01:46 AM

....but....but.... doesn't a soda already contain caffeine? This sounds like extra caffeine added....

Mr. Television · 12-08-2005, 01:51 AM

Yuk

Living In a '70's Dream · 12-08-2005, 01:55 AM

Ewwwww, sounds nasty...

12-07-2005, 08:59 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Coke to launch coffee-infused Coke Coke to launch coffee-infused Coke Blak All Reuters NewsNEW YORK (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co. , the world's No. 1 soft drink company, on Wednesday said it will launch a coffee-infused soft drink called Coca-Cola Blak in various markets around the world in 2006. The news of the launch came hours before Coke Chief Executive Neville Isdell was scheduled to address financial analysts and investors in New York. Recent investing newsUS and Peru strike trade deal after impasse Passenger shot dead by US air marshals in Miami US advertising group criticises obesity link EU 'cannot cut farm tariffs further' Bush highlights stemming cost of business regulation The new drink, a combination of Coca-Cola Classic and coffee extracts, will be first launched in France in January before being rolled out in the United States and other markets during 2006. A Coke spokesperson said Coca-Cola Blak will be a mid-calorie drink, similar to Coca-Cola C2, which was launched in April 2004 and contains half the sugar, calories and carbohydrates of regular colas. The formula for the new beverage is expected to vary based on local tastes. Analysts have said one of the keys to the company's future is capturing more consumers who have moved away from sugary soft drinks to diet versions, or to healthier low- or no-calorie beverages.
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12-07-2005, 09:20 PM	#2
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Eww, that sounds disgusting
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12-07-2005, 10:08 PM	#4
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	OMG the perfect drink.
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12-07-2005, 10:39 PM	#7
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Interesting! Can't wait to try it!
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12-07-2005, 10:38 PM	#6
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	I love coffee, I'll try it.

12-07-2005, 11:38 PM	#8
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Ewwww

12-08-2005, 12:29 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Toooo much caffeine.

12-08-2005, 12:48 AM	#11
marmalade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 469	That sounds nasty. I might try one though.

12-08-2005, 01:46 AM	#13
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	....but....but.... doesn't a soda already contain caffeine? This sounds like extra caffeine added....

12-08-2005, 01:51 AM	#14
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12-08-2005, 01:55 AM	#15
Living In a '70's Dream Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 3,427	Ewwwww, sounds nasty...