ceo kathy wallarid said low gas prices help consumers. also conscious consumers buying teas and flavored waters shying away from sugar and soda. >> understand that trend and population growth flattened. the overall demand is flat. they have to look for niche markets to grow because the growth in carbonation soda is flat. >> reporter: the question around coca-cola mirrored questions about the overall economy. mainly can the world's largest beverage company find growth while facing global head winds? most of coke's earnings come from outside the united states. with the price of american exports increasing thanks to that stronger dollar, coca-cola ceo muhtar kent is calling 2015 a year in transition. he notes the consumer challenged everywhere around the world and that there is a lot of volatility in currency, interest rates, growth rates and geopolitical issues. there's also a continued risk among coke's major shareholders. one camp led by billionaire warren buffett seems content with coke's steady pace and its dividend growth. the other ca