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Royal Crown (RC) Cola No Sugar

ownerKeurig Dr Pepper (North America) / RC Global Beverages Inc. (International) (United States / British Virgin Islands)
originUnited States
manufacturedmultipleCountries

Royal Crown Cola, commonly known as RC Cola, is an iconic American soft drink brand with a history dating back to 1905. It was originally formulated by Claud A. Hatcher, a pharmacist in Columbus, Georgia, who started the Union Bottling Works to create his own line of drinks for his family's grocery business. RC Cola famously pioneered several industry firsts, including the first canned soda and the first diet cola.

Today, the brand's global presence is split between two major entities. In the United States, RC Cola is owned and distributed by Keurig Dr Pepper. Internationally, the brand is owned by RC Global Beverages Inc., which manages production and distribution in over 60 countries. Because RC Cola is often bottled by local franchisees and distributors under license, the physical manufacturing location varies significantly depending on the market where it is sold.

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