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Coke Hopes Designer Milk Will Offset Soda's Decline
ResumeWith soda consumption dropping, Coca-Cola is turning to specialty milk to offset the loss of business. Coca-Cola is partnering with a dairy cooperative to distribute a high-protein, high-calcium, low-sugar, lactose-free milk called Fairlife, which will cost more than organic milk.
The move comes as all kinds of milk alternatives - soy, almond, coconut - are growing in popularity. Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with Mike Regan, columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, about Coke’s attempt to enter the premium milk business.
Guest
- Michael Regan, columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly. He tweets @Reganonymous.
This segment aired on March 18, 2016.