"Coca-Cola" stopped visiting British school students amid criticism because of the obesity crisis
Coca-Cola Co. announced the suspension of its main projects with British schoolchildren amid growing negative reactions against sugary soft drinks, one of the causes of the obesity crisis in Britain.
More than 100,000 children have already made free trips to the giant beverage company's education centers in five of its factories and recycling center in the past decade, The Sunday Times reported on Sunday.
"They should not work with children," said Richard Kemp, a senior official at Liverpool City Council, who campaigned against Coca-Cola. "It's been three decades since we stopped cigarette companies from organizing factory visits. Soft drink companies ".