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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that in downtown Atlanta, Coca-Cola has started selling Viaa Café, a new coffee product designed to help it determine whether or not to get into the coffee business.

Coffee is seen as a potentially big market for Coke, especially in view of its solid relationships with both retailers and restaurant owners.
KC's View:
Wouldn't it be simpler to just buy Starbucks?