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I swear, after reading this (although I like Coca-Cola better than Pepsi) I'm learning Mandarin or Cantonese, getting my eyes stretched or something and moving to China.

(I'm jesting on the eye thingy.)

http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/pepsico-to-spend-1b-in-china-over-next-4/235720

NEW YORK -Beverage and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. said Monday it will invest $1 billion in China over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capability, research and development and sales force in the country.

The investment will fund programs to expand manufacturing capacity, mainly in interior and Western China.

It will expand local research and development facilities, build the sales force and fund brand-building and new product initiatives.

"This is our largest investment in China in the nearly 30 years we have been doing business here, and it is consistent with our broader global strategy of investing in high-growth developing markets," said PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Indra Nooyi .

Nooyi was in China for a four-day visit this week.

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo earlier this month reported a nearly 10 percent drop in third-quarter profit, missing Wall Street expectations. The company, which has focused on growing market share in quickly growing markets of Brazil, India, Russia and China, said at the time it would cut 3,300 jobs and close six plants to combat weak U.S. drink sales and a surging dollar, which will hurt profits from its rapidly growing international business.

Economically, it seems China's the place to be. Comments?

China=Communists.
Pepsi=Investing lots in China.
Therefore, Pepsi=Communists.

Go Coke! Woo!:D

It's another company acting to survive the current turmoil, by jumping on the one economy which is so immense it cannot fail.

basically meh. how does this bennifit, or even particularly hurt, or affect, anyone?

now if pepsico made narrow gauge trains i might be interested.

so the international corporate mafia has its sights set on the most populas chunk of realistate to call itself by a single name on the face of the planet. this is supposed to be news?

China=Communists.
Pepsi=Investing lots in China.
Therefore, Pepsi=Communists.

Go Coke! Woo!:D

You!!! Come 'ere!:fluffle:

You!!! Come 'ere!:fluffle:

How about some for the Vampire? :)

How about some for the Vampire? :)

You get the blood. Stop complaining.:D

You get the blood. Stop complaining.:D

Ah yes... *Drinks*

But my point is, there's such an economical hype going on about China. I just wonder if the East's the place to be for the next economical boom.

It's another company acting to survive the current turmoil, by jumping on the one economy which is so immense it cannot fail.
Being immense hasn't stopped them from failing in the past.

But my point is, there's such an economical hype going on about China. I just wonder if the East's the place to be for the next economical boom.

Empires rise, Empires fall. The UK has always survived by staying in the middle. :)

Empires rise, Empires fall. The UK has always survived by staying in the middle. :)

I wouldn't compare empires (the British or otherwise) with companies.

Ah yes... *Drinks*

Ha! But I get the coke!:wink:

Ha! But I get the coke!:wink:

And the jitters.:D

And the jitters.:D

A small price to pay for getting rid of that annoying "Sleep" fad.;)

I wouldn't compare empires (the British or otherwise) with companies.

I was referring to it's economical status - several companies these days adopt a similar approach, staying smaller to avoid being crushed.

A small price to pay for getting rid of that annoying "Sleep" fad.;)

Sleep, CM, is healthy! Sleep, CM, is your friend.:eek:

I was referring to it's economical status - several companies these days adopt a similar approach, staying smaller to avoid being crushed.

The British Empire was, at one point, one of the biggest empires at the end of the 19th. century and beginning of the 20th. You surely remember that.:wink:

The British Empire was, at one point, one of the biggest empires at the end of the 19th. century and beginning of the 20th. You surely remember that.:wink:

Yes, but i'm referring to recent times, and the modern way of british survival - not aiming too high.

Yes, but i'm referring to recent times, and the modern way of british survival - not aiming too high.

Well, PepsiCo surely is aiming high. The great corporations always do. And these eventually, and sadly, swallow the smaller corporations. In time, I think, Britain will be swallowed by the EU.

I was referring to it's economical status - several companies these days adopt a similar approach, staying smaller to avoid being crushed.

that IS a sensable approach. not even rocks are immortal though, just a different time scale.

Well, PepsiCo surely is aiming high. The great corporations always do. And these eventually, and sadly, swallow the smaller corporations. In time, I think, Britain will be swallowed by the EU.

I guess I have to agree. But we brits are for some reason proud of our ways, (Dunno why :p ) And it seems that so far we are resisting.

Sleep, CM, is healthy! Sleep, CM, is your friend.:eek:

But... If I get sleep, the great penguin king won't talk to me!:p

I guess I have to agree. But we brits are for some reason proud of our ways, (Dunno why :p ) And it seems that so far we are resisting.

That's why, once again, I wouldn't compare empires with big corporations. Being proud of one's ways doesn't always goes along with what's good and economically fullfilling for the company. If you know what I mean.:)

That's why, once again, I wouldn't compare empires with big corporations. Being proud of one's ways doesn't always goes along with what's good and economically fullfilling for the company. If you know what I mean.:)

I know... i'm still under the weather and getting mixed up again. :p

I know... i'm still under the weather and getting mixed up again. :p

That won't fly today. I will crush j00!!:eek:

Nah, you know I'm joking.;)

Economically, it seems China's the place to be. Comments?

Yes it is, cheap wages and other lower costs. The free market with many other countries also means that PepsiCo can export their products over to America and other places much cheaper than producing it in those countries.

Now the article doesn't go into much detail but when they say "expand manufacturing capacity" does that mean for products sold outside of China or just inside China?

I wonder how long before we hear that Chinese made Pepsi has arsenic in it.

Meanwhile I love the coke, and will continue to drink that.

*Cracks out two litre bottle of coke and bottle of scotch*

Anybody care to join me? And nobody better dare suggest that we will mix the scotch with Pepsi.

That won't fly today. I will crush j00!!:eek:

Nah, you know I'm joking.;)

Of course I do... I guess i'm just in no state to debate right now. ;)

*Cracks out two litre bottle of coke and bottle of scotch*

Anybody care to join me? And nobody better dare suggest that we will mix the scotch with Pepsi.


You know how to make Cubatas?! An Aussie knows how to make Cubatas?!!!:eek: Marry me.:fluffle:

You know how to make Cubatas?! An Aussie knows how to make Cubatas?!!!:eek: Marry me.:fluffle:

Careful... he might take it seriously. :D

Careful... he might take it seriously. :D

It's an alcohol based relationship. We both know it's for convenience. *nod*:D

It's an alcohol based relationship. We both know it's for convenience. *nod*:D

hehe... besides, you can always take that guy you already have that you talk about, and teach him to make Cubatas for you! Always good to have a guy who's handy in the kitchen. :D

hehe... besides, you can always take that guy you already have that you talk about, and teach him to make Cubatas for you! Always good to have a guy who's handy in the kitchen. :D

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Talk to me. I like your ideas...
>.>

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Talk to me. I like your ideas...
>.>

Well, as I intend to mention to my own gal, I want her to teach me some cooking - I like the idea of preparing meals for her. :)

You know how to make Cubatas?! An Aussie knows how to make Cubatas?!!!:eek: Marry me.:fluffle:

*Pours one out and hands to Nanatsu*

lol, I drink it all the time, though some time I just skip the coke and just have Scotch con Hielo (sp?)

Yes, but i'm referring to recent times, and the modern way of british survival - not aiming too high.

I thought the British survived by kissing the US's ass.

I thought the British survived by kissing the US's ass.

That's only the past 100 years.

And counting.:D

hehe... besides, you can always take that guy you already have that you talk about, and teach him to make Cubatas for you! Always good to have a guy who's handy in the kitchen. :D

Yeah, but he is not an Aussie. That's a major downside :wink:

It's an alcohol based relationship. We both know it's for convenience. *nod*:D

That's my favourite kind.

*Pours one out and hands to Nanatsu*

lol, I drink it all the time, though some time I just skip the coke and just have Scotch con Hielo (sp?)

*takes it*
I like it that way too. And yes, you wrote hielo correctly.

Yeah, but he is not an Aussie. That's a major downside :wink:

A mans country of origin does not affect his culinary skill. (Unless from the deep south of the US :p )

That's my favourite kind.

I bet it is. :D

A mans country of origin does not affect his culinary skill. (Unless from the deep south of the US :p )

No offense to the Americans here, but those from the Mid-West cook horribly. And that was my experience.:p

No offense to the Americans here, but those from the Mid-West cook horribly. And that was my experience.:p

Well, then my point is valid. :D

No offense to the Americans here, but those from the Mid-West cook horribly. And that was my experience.:p

Bah. No one cares about the midwest. The East coast is where it's all at.;)

*takes it*
I like it that way too. And yes, you wrote hielo correctly.

Yay, my Spainish isn't entirely useless. (Tough I really only know food and drink as the Spainsh I learnt was from reading Mexican and Spainish cookbooks)

A mans country of origin does not affect his culinary skill. (Unless from the deep south of the US :p )

That's true but when comparing side by side and Aussie always wins out. We're not just good in the kitchen we are good elsewhere too. :p

I bet it is. :D

It's the only type of relationship to have :p

the next economic boom is the sound of the concept of economics going bust.

Yay, my Spainish isn't entirely useless. (Tough I really only know food and drink as the Spainsh I learnt was from reading Mexican and Spainish cookbooks)

Well, the books have taught you good enough.;)

Well, the books have taught you good enough.;)

I still have much to learn. :(

I still have much to learn. :(

I told you I wouldn't mind helping you learn some Spanish.:wink:

I told you I wouldn't mind helping you learn some Spanish.:wink:

I knowz, you are my good friend. :)

I getz lessonz! :D

Well, the books have taught you good enough.;)

As long as I know how to make up some Tapas, Paella (though as the book said the recipe I know is different to the original from Valencia) and my favourite Pollo Con Arroz. As well as various alcoholic drinks that's all I need to know.

I knowz, you are my good friend. :)

I getz lessonz! :D

I am a thread-jack magnet.

I am a thread-jack magnet.

*Flees thread in shame*

I swear, after reading this (although I like Coca-Cola better than Pepsi) I'm learning Mandarin or Cantonese, getting my eyes stretched or something and moving to China.

(I'm jesting on the eye thingy.)

http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/pepsico-to-spend-1b-in-china-over-next-4/235720



Economically, it seems China's the place to be. Comments?

Pepsi > Coca Cola.

Although Root Beer > all other soda.

Pepsi > Coca Cola.

*Splutters*

What? What? oh wait this guy is being funny, haha nice joke GM.

Although Root Beer > all other soda.

See this proves it.

Yes it is, cheap wages and other lower costs. The free market with many other countries also means that PepsiCo can export their products over to America and other places much cheaper than producing it in those countries.

Now the article doesn't go into much detail but when they say "expand manufacturing capacity" does that mean for products sold outside of China or just inside China?

I wonder how long before we hear that Chinese made Pepsi has arsenic in it.

Meanwhile I love the coke, and will continue to drink that.

*Cracks out two litre bottle of coke and bottle of scotch*

Anybody care to join me? And nobody better dare suggest that we will mix the scotch with Pepsi.

Forget "with Pepsi". Why are you suggesting we MIX the scotch?

If Coke wants a PR boom all they have to do now is invest twice as much in America during the same period.

Forget "with Pepsi". Why are you suggesting we MIX the scotch?

'Cos it's an awesome drink?:p

'Cos it's an awesome drink?:p

Agreed! :D

'Cos it's an awesome drink?:p

Agreed! :D

So's scotch, unless you buy the cheap crap that's not good for much besides drain cleaner.

So's scotch, unless you buy the cheap crap that's not good for much besides drain cleaner.

Scotch is awesome, I agree. But when you make a Cubata, either with it or with rum, that's also awesome. Try it sometime.:wink:

I obviously gots me a lot of new drink ideas to try... :)

I obviously gots me a lot of new drink ideas to try... :)
The Clown's Mindtrap:
4 oz of Vodka
4 oz of 99 Apples
Mix together with ice in a large (30-ish oz) glass with ice, then fill it to the top with seltzer (aka carbonated) water.
Have 2 or 3 of these, and suddenly the thought that a less than scrupulous Chinese businessman might decide to use arsenic as a sweetener for your soft drink doesn't seem so worrying.

The Clown's Mindtrap:
4 oz of Vodka
4 oz of 99 Apples
Mix together with ice in a large (30-ish oz) glass with ice, then fill it to the top with seltzer (aka carbonated) water.
Have 2 or 3 of these, and suddenly the thought that a less than scrupulous Chinese businessman might decide to use arsenic as a sweetener for your soft drink doesn't seem so worrying.

I like that recipe. Demo... 99 Apples? Is that a mixed liquor or something?

I swear, after reading this (although I like Coca-Cola better than Pepsi) I'm learning Mandarin or Cantonese, getting my eyes stretched or something and moving to China.

Really? Really Nanatsu? Haven't you Spaniards offended the Chinese (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Spanish-basketball-team-poses-for-offensive-pict?urn=oly,100152) enough yet?

I obviously gots me a lot of new drink ideas to try... :)
Aye, I'll give you the best one, though :

A double Jack with coke :p

I like that recipe. Demo... 99 Apples? Is that a mixed liquor or something?
It's an apple flavored liqueur (http://www.bartonbrands.com/99apples.html) that is, as the name implies, 99 proof. It is far too sweet to drink straight, but that's what the vodka and seltzer is there for.
Although it seems it might only be a US thing, you might be able to find it or at least a similar substitution.

No offense to the Americans here, but those from the Mid-West cook horribly. And that was my experience.:p

That's only because your tongue has been desensitized by the excessive spices and such you Spaniards use.

Bah. No one cares about the midwest. The East coast is where it's all at.;)

A Midwesterner is about to be your next President :tongue:

Really? Really Nanatsu? Haven't you Spaniards offended the Chinese (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Spanish-basketball-team-poses-for-offensive-pict?urn=oly,100152) enough yet?

Nope, not enough yet. I must move there and put the cherry on top of the offensive ice cream. :p

That's only because your tongue has been desensitized by the excessive spices and such you Spaniards use.

Except Southern food, American food has no taste. One of the nastiest things I ate while there was Mac-n-Cheese. Nasty shyte, nasty shyte. Oh! And miracle whip. *gags*

I obviously gots me a lot of new drink ideas to try... :)

Try Old Grandad and cola (I prefer Pepsi, but my dad prefers Coke). :D

Or you could try a Cement Mixer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement_mixer)

Except Southern food, American food has no taste. One of the nastiest things I ate while there was Mac-n-Cheese. Nasty shyte, nasty shyte. Oh! And miracle whip. *gags*

As I said, desensitized.

As I said, desensitized.

Nah, you probably don't know what good taste is. You know, American food...:tongue: