Chairman and chief executive officer Muhtar Kent said: “Now more than ever, people expect facts about the products they consume to be both readily available and visible. This global commitment is about making it easier for consumers to quickly see the calorie information for our beverages.”

Fountain drinks, unsweetened and unflavored waters, and returnable bottles will be exempted from the new labeling system.

Coca-Cola products already carry front-of-pack labels in Europe and Australia.