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Our History

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton served the world's first Coca‑Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Ga. From that one iconic drink, we've evolved into a total beverage company. More than 2.1 billion servings of our drinks are enjoyed in more than 200 countries and territories each day.

The Coca-Cola Company is an American corporation founded in 1892 and today engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of syrup and concentrate for Coca-Cola, a sweetened carbonated beverage that is a cultural institution in the United States and a global symbol of American tastes.

The Origin of Coca‑Cola

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton brought his perfected syrup to Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta where the first glass of Coca‑Cola was poured. Serving about nine drinks per day in its first year, Coca‑Cola was an exciting new drink in the beginning. See the story here of how it all began.

It was initially sold at a local pharmacy. In 1889, businessman Asa Griggs Candler bought the Coca-Cola formula and brand, setting the stage for its success. Under Candler's leadership, Coca-Cola saw aggressive marketing and distribution efforts, leading to widespread popularity.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company's purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference.

Pop the bubbles to reveal amazing fun facts about Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola was invented by pharmacist John Pemberton in Atlanta, USA. The Contour Bottle design was inspired by the curves and grooves of a cocoa bean. Coca-Cola is one of the most recognised icons in the world - even in the dark.

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Stith Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola. Originally developed as a health cure, Coca-Cola went on to become the most recognized brand in the world. For many, it symbolizes the growth of American business and international expansion.

She is Hilda Clark, the first face of Coca-Cola. Hilda was an American actress and singer who became the face of co*ke in 1895. She was the first woman to be featured on a Coca-Cola tray. Hilda Clark remained the advertising "face" of Coca-Cola until February 1903 when another woman in pearls took over.

For 125 years, we have been refreshing the world. This is the remarkable story about the evolution of an iconic brand and the company that bears its name. Since its birth at a soda fountain in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886, Coca‑Cola has been a catalyst for social interaction and inspired innovation.

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In 1888, Pemberton sold the ownership rights to Asa Griggs Candler, a businessman, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the global soft-drink market throughout the 20th and 21st century. The name refers to two of its original ingredients: coca leaves and kola nuts (a source of caffeine).

It wasn't until the creation of root beer in 1876 that soda began to evolve into a drink option. Cola flavored soda entered the market shortly after in 1881. Dr Pepper was created in 1885 and believed to be the first soda as we know it today followed by Coca-Cola one year later.

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational corporation founded in 1892. It produces Coca-Cola.

The study note looks at Coca Cola which has consistently been one of the most profitable food and drinks companies in the world. Coca-Cola is a highly profitable company due to a combination of factors, including strong brand recognition, diversified product portfolio, and a global distribution network.

About five years later, mass-bottling was made possible. In 1899, three businessman in Chattanooga, Tennessee secured exclusive rights to bottle and sell the high-demand soft drink for only $1. Shortly thereafter, Benjamin Thomas, Joseph Whitehead and John Lupton established the globally-used Coca-Cola bottling system.

In 2009 Coca-Cola bought an 18% stake in Innocent for £30 million and then in the following year increased its shareholding to 58% for a reported £65 million. They then increased their shareholding to over 90% for an undisclosed sum.