More Than a Number… MRLs from an International Beverage Company Perspective June 5, 2013 San Francisco, CA Ron Williams, Ph.D. Principal Scientist Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Atlanta, GA Why is The Coca-Cola Company interested in MRLs? Two key drivers… The ingredients that go into our beverages are largely derived from agricultural commodities. Our products are available in more than 200 countries. Page 2 Presentation Outline • Products and Commodities • Pesticides and Regulatory Compliance in Agricultural Commodities • Pesticide Monitoring - Survey Data • Moving Forward Page 3 The Importance of Juice… Globally, The Coca-Cola Company is the No. 1 provider of juices and juice drinks. Page 4 Coca-Cola Juice Brands – A Global Business 150 10 COUNTRIES BILLION $ REVENUES Page 5 The Coca-Cola Company produces and sells all types of juice products….. Page 6 Grove-To-Glass Operating System Get the Make the Blend to best juice most of it perfection Consistently Source Optimize Optimize delicious locally and processing taste & juice for local globally and quality with taste transportation consumers, at the best cost Page 7 Ready to Drink Teas and Coffees Page 8 Odwalla – Liquid Food Category • Apple • Pumpkin • Blueberry • Carrot • Strawberry • Pear • Grapefruit • Grape • Pomegranate • Orange • Peach • Lime • Tangerine • Lemon • Plum • Mango • Raspberry • Coconut • Pineapple 9 Regulatory Considerations Page 10
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