FANTA® TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND BLUMHOUSE TO BRING TOGETHER INFAMOUS HORROR ICONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Halloween fans rejoice as horror film icons both old and new return to get their hands on a new Limited-Edition flavour!

ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to scream…for Fanta®! Ahead of this Halloween season, Fanta®, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are delivering chills and thrills like never before with a global partnership which sees four horror icons come together for the first time in the ultimate Halloween line-up.  

The partnership sees horror icons Chucky (Chucky franchise), Freddy Fazbear (Five Nights at Freddy's 2), The Grabber (Black Phone 2) and M3gan (M3GAN 2.0) united over one insatiable craving: Fanta®! Across the globe, fans can expect to see the cult and modern Halloween characters on the hunt, with a series of experiences in the run up to Halloween. They may be from very different worlds, but this time, they share the same desire – They Wanta Fanta®. 

Universal will release two terrifying new chapters for these horror icons, including Black Phone 2 (in theatres October 17) and Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (in theatres December 5). Both films are from Blumhouse, the leader in horror. 

Not only are these horror icons chasing and gracing the limited-edition Halloween Collection packaging of the classic Fanta® flavours, but for a limited time, they're also after Chucky's custom flavour: Chucky's Punch. This berry flavour Fanta® is available worldwide from today alongside all four icons on cans across the full Fanta® flavour range. Portraits include Chucky on Chucky's Punch; The Grabber on Strawberry; Freddy Fazbear on Orange and M3gan on Grape (flavours and characters vary by market). Fans can get more from the characters by scanning the QR code on the side of cans to access exclusive content and experiences. 

Ibrahim Salim Khan, Global VP, Fanta® at The Coca-Cola Company says "Fanta promises deliciousness, and only deliciousness. What better occasion to have a little fun with that, than Halloween? The festival of tricks and treats. The one time of the year where your deepest cravings resurrect. This Halloween, in a delicious, thrilling partnership with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, we will bring back the most legendary horror icons for the first time ever. They're back. But they're not here to haunt you. They just... Wanta Fanta!" 

From September to October and beyond, fans are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled as the horror icons are set to show up everywhere that Fanta® does, from the limited-edition packaging, to retail, vending machines, factories and real-life experiences, all to get their hands on a delicious Fanta®, so you need to grab yours before they do!  

Don't let these horror icons steal all the Fanta®! The full Fanta® Halloween Collection flavour range is now available nationwide. To find out more information on the partnership and They Wanta Fanta®, please visit https://www.fanta.com  

*flavours vary by market

Notes to Editors  

About The Coca-Cola Company  

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company's purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We're constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people's lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or social media channels is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. 

About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment 
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE – www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango and DreamWorks Animation Film and Television.  UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

About Blumhouse 

Founded by CEO Jason Blum in 2015, Blumhouse is the home of horror across film, television and gaming. Following its merger with James Wan's Atomic Monster in January 2024, the combined companies are responsible for nearly $9 Billion in worldwide box office, and have represented nearly 50% of the horror market in the last ten years. The companies have produced nearly 250 movies and television series, including Halloween, The Purge, The Black Phone, Annabelle, Paranormal Activity, The Exorcist, Insidious, M3GAN, and Five Nights at Freddy's, and the most successful horror franchise in history with the Conjuring Universe. In television, Blumhouse produces scripted and unscripted series, including the upcoming Scarpetta for Prime Video; The Rainmaker for USA; and Worst Roommate Ever and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix. The company also recently launched a games division with titles including Fear The Spotlight and the upcoming Eyes of Hellfire and Sleep Awake.  

Blumhouse was honored by Fast Company as one of its Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and one of its Brands That Matter in 2023. The company also invests in immersive real-world and virtual experiences including The Van newsletter; consumer products at Blumhouse Shop; its consistent presence at Universal Studios' annual Halloween Horror Nights; its annual Halfway to Halloween Film Festival and BlumFest; the Blumhouse HorrorVerse in Meta Horizon on Meta Quest; and its upcoming transformation of an exhibit space at the iconic Stanley Hotel from The Shining. 

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FANTA® TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND BLUMHOUSE TO BRING TOGETHER INFAMOUS HORROR ICONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

ZYT's German Office Commences Operations in January, Debuting Local Recruitment for European Push

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent driving solution provider ZYT launched its commercial vehicle strategy at the "ZYT Brand Gala 2025," expanding its business from passenger car ADAS into heavy-duty truck Navigation on Highway (NOA) and unmanned logistics vehicles.

ZYT has partnered with three major Chinese OEMs — XCMG, SHACMAN, and SINOTRUK — to bring the first ZYT-powered heavy trucks to mass production in the first half of 2026. Beyond highway transport, ZYT is extending its intelligent driving capabilities to broader automated scenarios. In early 2026, the company will co-develop unmanned logistics vehicles with leading industry players, targeting automated transport in ports, industrial parks, and mines.

This move marks a natural extension of ZYT's core technical pillars: its transferable architecture, platform adaptability proven through "Equal Intelligence for ICE and EV Vehicles," and a world-class engineering system.

Leveraging Transferable Architecture for Peak Performance

ZYT is porting its mature, full-stack "Perception-Decision-Control" technology from passenger cars to commercial vehicle applications. To address the unique dynamics and operational environments of heavy-duty transport, the company remains committed to its "Stay Passionate" engineering philosophy — extracting peak performance from constrained hardware resources.

The heavy-duty truck intelligent driving system features ZYT's proprietary 1L3R7V sensor suite, powered by an SA8650 domain controller delivering 100 TOPS of computing power. At its core is ZYT's self-developed End-to-End model. Optimized for heavy-truck scenarios, the system enables Navigation on Highway (NOA), driving assistance, and active safety features across a full speed range of 0–110 km/h. Supporting diverse environments — including urban roads, expressways, and highways — the architecture establishes a robust capability for rapid technical migration across different models and scenarios.

Solving Compatibility Challenges through "Equal Intelligence for ICE and EV Vehicles"

The commercial vehicle market — spanning diesel, natural gas, pure electric, and hybrid platforms — demands exceptional system compatibility and stability. Compared to the more uniform passenger car sector, commercial fleets require intelligent driving solutions with far more rigorous universality and reliability.

Building on its "Equal Intelligence for ICE and EV Vehicles" strategy pioneered in the passenger sector, ZYT has validated its multi-platform adaptability, laying the technical foundation for its expansion into commercial vehicles.

Achieving true "Equal Intelligence for ICE and EV Vehicles" is a complex technical feat. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) powertrains are highly non-linear and present significant thermal management challenges. ZYT specializes in delivering high-level intelligent driving functions using low-power, cost-effective chips, enhancing system stability and adaptability from the ground up.

While industry resources are largely concentrated on New Energy Vehicle (NEV) intelligence, ZYT recognizes the persistent demand for ICE vehicles in markets like Europe. Through its "Equal Intelligence for ICE and EV Vehicles" capability, ZYT provides ICE users with a smart experience on par with EVs. This offers a differentiated upgrade path for legacy automakers like Volkswagen and FAW, who maintain massive global ICE fleets.

By 2025, ZYT had already facilitated the mass production of intelligent driving features in several ICE models, proving its ability to deliver standardized, high-reliability solutions for any commercial powertrain.

Meeting Global Standards to Drive European Localization

Entering the European market with intelligent driving systems requires adherence to the highest levels of functional safety and engineering process standards. Through seven years of deep collaboration with the Volkswagen Group, ZYT has established a research and development and quality management framework that complies with international standards such as A-SPICE CL2 and ISO 26262. This robust engineering foundation serves as a key enabler of ZYT's European strategy.

In August 2025, ZYT successfully passed a third-party joint audit and obtained the relevant certifications. This system is a concrete reflection of ZYT's "Users First • Clients Empowered" philosophy and acts as a critical "passport" for entering high-standard global markets like Europe.

Building on this groundwork, ZYT is steadily advancing its European localization. Following the official launch of its European strategy during the IAA Mobility show in Munich, ZYT is positioning Germany as a key hub and has begun recruiting for local roles. Looking ahead, ZYT aims to provide European OEMs with intelligent driving systems that comply with EU regulations, while simultaneously supporting Chinese automakers in their global market entry by offering solutions ranging from L2+ to L3 and L4 levels.

Moving Toward an Era of Autonomous Mobility

As its business footprint continues to grow, ZYT officially enters a new phase of "Empowering Autonomous Mobility." Moving forward, the company will prioritize its robust engineering framework and localized capabilities as key strategic levers for long-term development. With the passenger car business as its foundation and the commercial sector as a new growth engine, ZYT remains dedicated to its mission: "Safe and Effortless Mobility for ALL."

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Scales Intelligent Driving into Heavy-duty Trucks and Unmanned Logistics