{
  "id": 328652,
  "title": "Coca-Cola awarded ‘Consumers’ Preferred Beverage of the Year Award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/coca-cola-awarded-consumers-preferred-beverage-of-the-year-award",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-08T21:24:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433922/coca-cola-awarded-consumers-preferred-beverage-of-the-year-award"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Coca-Cola Pakistan was honored with the prestigious 'Consumers' Preferred Beverage of the Year Award' at the 17th Consumers' Food Safety and Quality Conference and Awards in Islamabad. Organized by the Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP), the annual event is a key platform for recognizing corporate excellence, food safety, and standards in Pakistan. The award to Coca-Cola Pakistan was determined through a rigorous assessment of consumer sentiment and regulatory compliance by CAP.\n\nThe 17th edition of the conference attracted a large audience, including regulators, senior bureaucrats, trade association members, and general consumers. Farid Ahmad Tarar, Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, presented the award during his speech, stressing that fair and transparent businesses must receive government and consumer support to thrive and contribute to the Pakistani economy.\n\nDr Faisal Hashmi, Senior Director at Coca-Cola Pakistan, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that it reflects the company's unwavering commitment to quality, adherence to strict regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Over the years, the Consumers Association of Pakistan has consistently honored leading international and domestic brands for their dedication to product integrity and consumer protection. By achieving this award, Coca-Cola Pakistan solidifies its status as a benchmark for quality management and corporate responsibility in the industry.\n\nCAP emphasizes that corporate accountability and stringent quality assurance are crucial for building long-term trust and fostering a more robust commercial ecosystem in Pakistan.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Pakistan has been awarded the prestigious ‘Consumers’ Preferred Beverage of the Year Award” at the 17th Consumers’ Food Safety and Quality Conference amd Awards, here on Saturday. The annual conference, organized by the Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP), on Saturday, serves as one of the country’s foremost platforms for celebrating corporate excellence, food safety, and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}