Coca-Cola Severs Longtime Ties With Pro-Sugar Group
- ILSI has faced criticism for influence on health policies
- Company ended membership at global, regional, country levels
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Coca-Cola Co. has ended its long association with the International Life Sciences Institute, a blow to the powerful food organization known for its pro-sugar research and policies.
The beverage giant ended its membership at the “global, regional and country level” as of this month, Coke said in a statement in response to inquiries from Bloomberg News. The decision was made after a routine review, the company said without offering additional details.