(Bloomberg) — Coca-Cola Co. plans to offer early-departure packages to almost 40% of its North American workforce to cut costs amid changes in the soft-drink business.About 4,000 employess in the region will be offered packages with benefits if they agree to leave, the soda maker said in a statement Friday. A similar program will follow in other countries and there will also be an unspecified number of layoffs, the company said.The Atlanta-based corporation is reducing its staff amid continuing challenges for companies selling sugary drinks as consumers cut back on calories. Bottled water also faces new hurdles amid growing environmental …read more
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