Ülker Ülker Ülker is a major Turkish manufacturer of food products, which are exported internationally, to 110 countries. The company's core products are biscuits, cookies, crackers, and chocolates, although Ülker has expanded to other product categories. On 3 November 2014, it was announced that Ulker's parent company Yildiz Holding agreed to purchase of United Biscuits of UK for a reported £2.2 billion. One of its more recent products is Cola Turka, introduced in the Turkish market in 2003. The advertisement of Cola Turka featured actor Chevy Chase and according to local sources Coca-Cola cut 10% off its prices due to the
When Corporations Rule the World When Corporations Rule the World When Corporations Rule the World is an anti-globalization book by David Korten. Korten examines the evolution of corporations in the United States and argues that "corporate libertarians" have 'twisted' the ideas of Adam Smith's view of the role of private companies. Korten critiques current methods of economic development led by the Bretton Woods institutions and asserts his desire to rebalance the power of multinational corporations with concern for environmental sustainability and what he terms “people-centered development”. He advocates a 50% tax on advertising. Korten criticises consumerism, market deregulation, free trade, privatization and what he sees