Coca-Cola sales get jab boost but US and Europe lag behind  

Soft drinks maker's sales beat expectations worldwide in the first quarter to climb 6% — but the recovery has been uneven

Coca-Cola's global sales beat expectations in the first quarter as the soft drinks maker said it saw early — but uneven — signs of recovery in demand, particularly in areas with stronger rates of vaccination against Covid-19.

The company also said it plans to sell a portion of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa bottling business via an initial public offering.