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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements as of and for the nine months ended October 1, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
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