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cola

Scientific Name: Cola

Family: Sterculiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Coca-Cola: A Global Beverage Icon

Coca-Cola, often referred to as Coke, is a globally recognized and widely consumed carbonated soft drink. Its history is deeply intertwined with the beverage industry, and it has become a cultural phenomenon.

Nomenclature

  • Common Names: Coke

About Coca-Cola

  • The Coca-Cola Company boasts a portfolio of over 500 sparkling and still beverage brands.
  • It sells approximately 1.9 billion servings daily across more than 200 countries.
  • Coca-Cola was created in Atlanta, Georgia.

Historical Context

  • The original formula for cola drinks included caffeine from the kola nut and cocaine from coca leaves.

Distribution and Marketing

  • The drink is manufactured and distributed globally.
  • Coca-Cola maintains a significant online presence, including active accounts on platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook.

Fairtrade Initiatives

  • Karma Cola is identified as the UK's only Fairtrade organic cola, sourcing cola from farmers in Sierra Leone.
  • Ubuntu Cola was the first cola in the UK to get the Fairtrade Mark (back in 2007)

Quirky Facts

  • It's claimed that every time you open a bottle of Coca-Cola, 12,607 bubbles are born.

Further Resources

  • Coca-Cola Product Facts provides nutrition and ingredient information.
  • The Coca-Cola Online Store offers a wide variety of Coca-Cola products.
  • A non-profit organization exists for people interested in the history and memorabilia of The Coca-Cola Company.