Coca Cola is one of the most popular and highest selling soft drink brand in the world . It is placed under the Fortune 500 Companies of the world. The drink is sold in over 200 countries all over the world. Coca Cola Company (NYSE: KO) produces cola, a carbonated soft drink which is popular by the name Coca Cola or Coke. Children, teenagers, adults and even aged people enjoy every sip of this yummy soft drink.
The first Coca Cola drink was invented in the late 19th century as a patent medicine by John Pemberton in United States. The drink was introduced by a businessman named Asa Griggs Candler in 1886. Throughout the 20th century, Coca Cola has been dominating the entire world soft drink market. Coca Cola Enterprises is the only Coca Cola bottler in North America and Europe.
The old and original formula of Coca Cola was modified and changed in April 1985. The new taste failed to become popular among the youth. The entire Coca Cola Company came to a halt with the commercial failure of the new formula. People started protesting strongly and the brand loyalty could not be maintained any more. As a result the old formula was retrieved within three months.
There are several cola drinks introduced under the Coca Cola brand name. One of the most popular drinks is Diet Coke. This drink is highly popular among all figure conscious teenagers as it contains no fat. Other popular drinks are Caffeine free Coke , Cherry Coke, Coke ZERO, Vanilla Coke and Coke with lemon, lime and coffee. The Coca Cola drinks are available both in bottles and cans.
Coca Cola advertising has left a significant impact on worldwide culture especially on American culture.
