Coca-Cola sues Vue after cinema chain switches to Pepsi

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Mark SweneyJanuary 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Coca-Cola is suing Vue Entertainment after the cinema chain chose PepsiCo as its exclusive soft drink supplier in Europe, ending a 25-year relationship. Vue, with 222 sites across eight countries, selected PepsiCo in March 2025 after putting the contract up for tender, securing the deal until at least 2030. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain (CCEP) initiated legal action to reclaim alleged unpaid debts outstanding from when the contract was terminated. While Coca-Cola also owes Vue money, the cinema chain has not pursued legal action. Vue's CEO expressed disappointment that the dispute, considered a small amount, could not be resolved without legal intervention.

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Cineworld 35% Darren Davoile 40% Tim Richards 45% Coltman Warner Cranston 50% Ireland 50% UK 60% Vue Entertainment 60% Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain 65% PepsiCo ×380% Vue ×785% Coca-Cola ×890%

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vue 90% coca-cola 90% pepsico 80% soft drinks 70% legal action 70% supplier contract 60% cinema chain 50% debt recovery 50% cineworld 40%

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United Kingdom

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