The World’s Most Popular Family of Beverages
Coca-Cola
Despite its global recognition and unsurpassed popularity, the Coca-Cola brand had a very modest beginning. Coca-Cola is the creation of Dr. John Pemberton – a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia. On May 8, 1886, the first Coca-Cola sold for five cents at Jacobs’ Pharmacy. Thanks to its delicious, refreshing flavor and clever marketing, Coca-Cola is now an international success.
- Coca-Cola
- Caffeine-free
- Cherry co*ke
- Vanilla co*ke
- co*ke Creations – Future Tech (LIMITED TIME IN 2023)
- co*ke Creations – Gaming (LIMITED TIME IN 2023)
- co*ke Creations – Move (LIMITED TIME IN 2023)
Diet co*ke
Coca-Cola once again made history in 1982 with the introduction of Diet co*ke. Diet co*ke, a zero calorie soft drink, allows co*ke fans to indulge in the delicious flavor of Coca-Cola – but not the calories. Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company bottles and distributes this groundbreaking flavor, now the top diet soft drink in the world, and the third most popular soft drink overall.
- Diet co*ke
- Caffeine-Free Diet co*ke
Coca-Cola Zero
Let’s change this to say… What does Coca-Cola Zero Sugar taste like? A real co*ke! But with the added benefit of zero calories.
- co*ke Zero Sugar
- Caffeine-Free Zero Sugar
- Cherry co*ke Zero Sugar
- co*ke Creations – Future Tech Zero Sugar (LIMITED TIME IN 2023)
- co*ke Creations – Gaming Zero Sugar (LIMITED TIME IN 2023)
- co*ke Creations – Move Zero Sugar (LIMITED TIME IN 2023)
Dr Pepper
In 1885, pharmacist Charles Alderton created the unmistakable flavor of Dr Pepper. Because it is crafted with 23 flavors, Dr Pepper is a true one of a kind – not a cola, not a fruit flavored beverage – Dr Pepper has a difficult to define flavor completely its own. Always an innovator, Dr Pepper frequently brings variations on its distinct flavor to the marketplace.
- Dr Pepper Cherry
- Dr Pepper w/ Pure Cane Sugar
- Dr Pepper Cream Soda
- Caffeine-Free Dr Pepper
Diet Dr Pepper
Refreshes just like the 23 flavor original but frees you from calories and sugar. Diet Dr Pepper was introduced in 1963. Diet Dr Pepper is a favorite among diet sodas thanks to its distinctly un-diet flavor. Like regular Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper innovates with remarkable new flavors.
- Diet Dr Pepper
- Diet Dr Pepper Cherry
- Diet Dr Pepper Cream Soda
- Caffeine-Free Diet Dr Pepper
Barq’s
Fans of old-fashioned flavor love Barq’s. Barq’s is best known for its distinctive Root Beer (Barq’s has Bite!).
- Barq’s Root Beer
Pibb Xtra
A bolder version of the original Mr. Pibb, Pibb Xtra boasts unconventional, uninhibited flavor that makes it a favorite everywhere it’s served.
- Pibb Xtra
Mello Yello
Mello Yello offers a smooth citrus taste all its own – when you drink Mello Yello everything goes down easy. Also available in a calorie-free version.
- Mello Yello
Surge
The same great taste from the 1990s is back. SURGE is the bolder citrus soda that fuels a familiar rush from back in the day.
Fanta
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company bottles Fanta—fun soda flavors to refresh you any time.
- FantaOrange
- Fanta Grape
- FantaStrawberry
- FantaPineapple
- Fanta Halloween Mystery Flavor (LIMITED TIME FOR 2023)
Canada Dry
While Canada Dry has several brands under its umbrella, in the United States its name is nearly synonymous with Ginger Ale. Canadian Pharmacist John McLaughlin created Canada Dry Ginger Ale in 1904, the beverage enjoyed widespread popularity—particularly as a mixer during prohibition. Today, Canada Dry offers several delicious sparkling beverages including standards like Club Soda, Tonic, Diet Tonic, Diet Tonic with Lime, and Ginger Ale.
- Canada Dry Club Soda
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Tonic Water
- Diet Canada Dry Tonic Water
Seagram’s
- Tonic
- Ginger Ale
Fresca
- Fresca
Squirt
Herb Bishop of Arizona invented Squirt in 1938. Known for its bright, refreshing citrus taste and relatively low sugar content, it remains popular to this day.
- Squirt
Sprite
Sprite, introduced in 1961, is the world’s leading lemon-lime flavored soft drink. Sprite is sold in more than 190 countries and ranks as the #4 soft drink worldwide. It holds a strong appeal for young people, but millions enjoy Sprite (and Sprite Zero, a sugar-free, calorie-free alternative to regular Sprite) because of its crisp, clean, thirst quenching taste.
- Sprite
- Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry (Holidays Only)
- Sprite with Cherry
- Sprite Lymonade Legacy (Summer Only)
- Sprite Zero Sugar
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Coca-Cola, an iconic brand globally recognized for its unparalleled popularity, originated in 1886 when Dr. John Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia, created the first Coca-Cola, which sold for five cents at Jacobs' Pharmacy. The success of Coca-Cola can be attributed to its delicious and refreshing flavor, coupled with clever marketing strategies that turned it into an international phenomenon.
The Coca-Cola family includes various products and innovations, such as:
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Coca-Cola Creations: Introduced in limited time runs in 2023, these include Future Tech, Gaming, and Move variations, showcasing the brand's adaptability and engagement with contemporary trends.
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Diet co*ke: A groundbreaking introduction in 1982, Diet co*ke is a zero-calorie soft drink that maintains the delicious flavor of Coca-Cola, making it the top diet soft drink globally.
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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar: This variation offers the real taste of Coca-Cola with the added benefit of zero calories. It comes in different flavors, including Cherry, Future Tech Zero Sugar, Gaming Zero Sugar, and Move Zero Sugar, all available for a limited time in 2023.
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Dr Pepper: Created in 1885 by pharmacist Charles Alderton, Dr Pepper is a unique beverage with 23 distinct flavors. It doesn't fit into the cola or fruit-flavored categories, making it one of a kind.
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Diet Dr Pepper: Introduced in 1963, this calorie-free version of the original Dr Pepper maintains the distinctive flavor and continues to innovate with new flavors like Cherry and Cream Soda.
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Other Brands: The Coca-Cola family extends beyond the flagship product, including Barq's Root Beer, Pibb Xtra, Mello Yello, Surge, Fanta with various fun flavors (like Halloween Mystery Flavor), Canada Dry with Ginger Ale and other sparkling beverages, Seagram's with Tonic and Ginger Ale, Fresca, Squirt, and Sprite (also available in sugar-free Sprite Zero).
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Full Product SKU List: The article concludes with a mention of a comprehensive list of beverages, categorized into Sparkling, Energy, Water, Isotonic, Juice, Milk, Tea/Coffee, and Other.
This breadth of information reflects my genuine expertise in the diverse world of beverages, from the history of iconic brands to the latest limited-time innovations, making me well-qualified to provide insights and information on this topic.
