KFC switches U.S. beverage supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola
KFC has reportedly switched its U.S. beverage supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola, ending a long-standing partnership. Investing.com initially reported the deal was nearing completion, citing the Wall Street Journal, and later confirmed the switch. MarketWatch also covered the change, framing it as a loss for Pepsi in the "soda wars."
3 articles from 2 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
What do all outlets agree on?
2 outlets covered “KFC switches U.S. beverage supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola”. All of them report the following:
- KFC is switching U.S. beverage suppliers
- New supplier is Coca-Cola
- Old supplier was PepsiCo
Did outlets disagree about this?
Yes. Coverage of “KFC switches U.S. beverage supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:
The switch represents a loss for Pepsi in the 'soda wars'.
The switch is a pragmatic business decision.
Which outlets covered this?
All 3 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.