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Coca Cola Created
Pharmacist John S. Pemberton from Atlanta created the original syrup at his chemical company. It consisted of cocaine and caffeine. He brought it to the pharmacy and added soda water to the syrup. People who tried it claimed it was special. Pemberton started to sell it to local soda fountains. -
Coca Cola Company Founded
Asa Griggs Candler bought ownership of the company in 1891. He gave it the name Coca Cola the next year. -
Coca Cola Buys The Fanta Company
Created in Germany, the soft drink company Fanta was purchased by Coca Cola in 1946. -
Coca Cola Purchases The Minute Maid Corporation
The Coca Cola Company purchased the Minute Maid Corporation in 1960. -
Sprite Created
In 1961 The Coca Cola Company created the lemon lime drink, Sprite. -
Coke's First Diet Cola
The Coca Cola Company introduced their first sugar free diet cola in 1963. -
Fresca Created By The Coca Cola Company
The Coca Cola Company created the brand Fresca in 1966 to add to their sales in the citrus juice market. -
Coca Cola Zero Introduced
The Coca Cola Company introduced Coca Cola Zero, a zero calorie soft drink with the same taste as normal coke in 2005. -
The Coca Cola Company Acquires Energy Brands
The Coca Cola Company acquired position of Energy Brands inc. in 2007. Energy Brands owns the brand Glaceau, which makes vitaminwater and smartwater. -
The Coca Cola Company Buys Ownership of FUZE
In 2007 The Coca Cola Company bought ownership of the successful company FUZE. -
The Coca Cola Company Buys Part Ownership of Monster Beverages
In 2015 The Coca Cola Company bought 16.7% of the Monster Beverage company.
