Rising to the challenge.(Terrorist attacks prompt financial contributions to the Red Cross.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Beverage Industry, September, 2001

Sarah Theodore

Tom Bachmann

As this issue was going to press this month, the Beverage industry staff, along with the entire nation, were sent reeling from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in the skies over Pennsylvania. Like most of you, we have been horrified by the events of September 11, and we have also been proud and impressed by our country's ability to come together in this time of need. We are especially proud of the actions taken by this industry.

McCormick & Co. Inc. donated $50,000 to the Red Cross. McIlhenny Co. also made financial contributions to the Red Cross.

As many of us held vigil in front of our televisions, many of you swung into action. The Coca-Cola Co. and its bottlers donated...

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