Coca-Cola (carbonated soft drink)

Origin and brand history

Coca‑Cola was invented in Atlanta, Georgia in 1886 by pharmacist Dr. John S. Pemberton and the Coca‑Cola name and script were created by his bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson. The formula and brand were later consolidated under Asa Candler, who established The Coca‑Cola Company in Atlanta (incorporated 1892), which developed Coca‑Cola into a globally distributed beverage. (coca-cola.com)

Manufacturing and distribution

Coca‑Cola finished beverages are produced and bottled in many countries around the world through a global system of company‑owned and independent bottlers and franchise partners; more than 200 countries receive Coca‑Cola products and the company reports hundreds of regional bottling partners that manufacture, bottle and distribute the drink locally. Because production occurs in numerous national bottling plants globally, the product’s manufacturing origin is correctly described as “Multiple countries.” (coca-cola.com)

Brand ownership and corporate structure

The Coca‑Cola Company remains the ultimate owner of the Coca‑Cola brand and concentrate rights; it is a publicly traded multinational headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States. The company focuses on producing and marketing concentrate, syrup and brand management while relying on a network of major independent bottlers (and some company‑owned plants) to produce, bottle and distribute the finished beverage. Major regional bottlers include Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, Coca‑Cola FEMSA and Coca‑Cola HBC among others. (en.wikipedia.org)

Practical summary

Product: Coca‑Cola (carbonated cola soft drink). Brand origin: United States (Atlanta, GA). Manufacturing: produced across multiple countries via local bottling partners. Ultimate owner: The Coca‑Cola Company (headquartered in the United States), which licenses concentrate and works with regional bottlers for production and distribution. (coca-cola.com)