The History Of The Coca Cola Company

Most people in countries around the world are familiar with the Coca Cola Company and its beverage products. The Coca Cola Company is one of the largest corporations in the United States, and “is the largest manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups in the world.” According to online sources, the company was founded in 1888 in Atlanta, Georgia, where its headquarters are still located today, and beverages produced by the Coca Cola Company are available in more than two hundred countries worldwide. The Coca Cola logo and signature contour bottle are recognizable in any language, which is why it is the most popular soft drink in many countries around the world.

If you’re interested in a little history, the Coca Cola Company developed its signature beverage during Prohibition by using the leaves of the coca plant and kola beans, thus the name Coca Cola. Both of these substances have significant stimulant properties; cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, and from kola beans that are a source of caffeine. The beverage was seen as a magical elixir that energized drinkers and cured boredom. It was also addicting, which is why the company had to make a minor adjustment to it’s best selling soft drink, eliminating the coca plant component and bringing it’s drinkers down a few notches.

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Since the invention of the original signature product, the Coca Cola Company has introduced a variety of tasteful additions to it’s beverage line up, including Diet Coke, Caffeine Free Coke, Diet Caffeine Free Coke, Cherry Coke, Diet Cherry Coke, Coke with Lemon, Coke with Lime, Diet Coke with Lemon or Lime, Vanilla Coke, Diet Vanilla Coke, Coca Cola Black Cherry Vanilla, Coca Cola C2, and Diet Coke with Splenda, the sugar substitute.

The Coca Cola Company has also introduced other beverage products through the years, including Fanta, which was produced in Germany during World War II and soon became a popular favorite, and lemon-lime Sprite, comparable to 7-Up. The Coca Cola Company is also affiliated with non-carbonated beverage brands like Minute Maid and Powerade. The Coca Cola Company has stood steady for over a hundred years, and continues to be a leader in the soft drink industry. Visit www.coca-cola.com for more information on the company’s products and locations throughout the world, in addition to licensed Coca Cola merchandise, contests, company contact information, and more!

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