description Coca-Cola Overview
Coca-Cola is a carbonated cola soft drink developed by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886 and now produced by The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners. Its name refers to two ingredients used in the original formulation, coca leaves and kola nuts, although the formula has changed over time. The beverage became the company's flagship product and is sold in numerous markets in bottles, cans, and fountain form.
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Coca-Cola ranks #1 of 168 in the Soft Drink ranking, ahead of Dr Pepper.
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Who created Coca-Cola, and what was in the original drink?
Atlanta pharmacist John Stith Pemberton created Coca-Cola in 1886 and first sold it at Jacobs' Pharmacy. The early formula used extracts associated with coca leaves and kola nuts, although the modern recipe is different.
Why is Coca-Cola sold in a contour-shaped bottle?
The Root Glass Company developed the contour bottle so Coca-Cola could be recognized even in the dark or when broken. The design was patented in 1915 and became one of the brand's defining visual features.
What happened with New Coke in 1985?
The Coca-Cola Company replaced its flagship US formula with a sweeter version marketed as New Coke in April 1985. Intense consumer opposition led the company to restore the earlier formula as Coca-Cola Classic less than three months later.
Are Coca-Cola and Pepsi formulated to taste the same?
No. Pepsi is commonly perceived as sweeter, while Coca-Cola's flavor profile places different emphasis on spice, citrus, and acidity. The two drinks are produced by separate competitors, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.
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