Coca-Cola soft drink

Brand origin and history

Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta, Georgia in 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton as a flavored syrup-based beverage. Asa Candler acquired and commercialized the drink in the late 1880s and established the foundation of the business that became The Coca-Cola Company (incorporated in the 1890s). These concrete historical milestones (1886 creation; company formation and commercialization in the late 1880s–1890s) mark the brand's U.S. origin.

Manufacturing and production model

Coca-Cola is produced using a two-part model: The Coca-Cola Company manufactures and sells concentrate and syrup, and a global network of franchised bottlers purchases the concentrate, mixes it with local water and sweeteners, bottles or cans the finished beverage, and distributes it. Because bottling and packaging occur in many countries, finished Coca-Cola products are manufactured in multiple countries worldwide.

Ownership and corporate structure

The Coca-Cola Company (headquartered in Atlanta, USA) is the ultimate owner of the Coca-Cola brand. The company retains ownership of the brand and concentrate formulas and controls global marketing and brand strategy. Local bottling and distribution are handled by regional subsidiaries and independent bottlers, which are essential parts of the Coca-Cola system but do not own the brand itself.

Variants and packaging

Coca-Cola exists in many formula and packaging variants (e.g., Coca-Cola Classic, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke) and in a wide range of bottle and can sizes; these variants and packaging choices are produced and distributed according to regional demand and bottler capabilities.

Summary

Coca-Cola is an American-origin cola soft drink invented in 1886 and ultimately owned and managed by The Coca-Cola Company (United States). Finished product manufacturing and packaging are performed by a widespread network of bottlers and therefore occur in multiple countries.