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SUGAR LAND, TX (MARKET WIRE) Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) (Atlanta, Georgia) released its earnings report for the third quarter of 2008, which ended September 26. Largely because of increased international sales, Coca-Cola's earnings showed a healthy growth. Total revenue increased 9% to $8.39 billion from $7.69 in the third quarter of 2007. Net income increased 14%, coming in at $1.89 billion. Industrial Info is currently monitoring more than $62 million of projects of The Coca-Cola Company and an additional $260 million of active projects for 11 of

[Updated 19:20BST] Grupo Modelo has filed a notice of arbitration against Anheuser-Busch in light of A-B's pending takeover by InBev.

NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) It is an eagerly anticipated celebration of the harvest, and in the United States a sign of the holiday season and delicious meals to follow. France's Beaujolais Nouveau will make its debut on november 20th. French law dictates that this vivacious, fruity red wine may be released at 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday in november, a decades old tradition that has resulted in festive Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations around the world heralding the wine's arrival with costume parties, special deliveries, music, dancing and other special activities.

Results from both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo this week show that the pendulum of power is swinging firmly from blue to red.

SABMiller may have seen beer volumes rise by 3% in the first six months of the year but the impact of rising commodity prices, the global economic downturn and the credit crunch have given the brewer a cautious, if not downbeat, outlook for the second half. However, Chris Mercer writes, the company believes its premium positioning will bolster it during the tough times ahead.

The managing director of Cobra Beer's Indian unit has left the company after just over six months in the position.

Coca-Cola Amatil has said it is on-track to meet operating profit growth of 7% for its full-year, following a solid third quarter.

MEXICO CITY (MARKET WIRE) Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: KOF) (BMV: KOFL) invites you to participate in its conference call, including a question-and-answer session, to discuss Third Quarter 2008 results.

LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) Bionic Products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BNPD) is pleased to announce the opening of two new distribution centers. These fulfillment and distribution centers are located in Arizona and Florida.

Whyte & Mackay has launched a new GBP1m (US$1.7m) advertising campaign for its Vladivar vodka brand in the UK.