History of Coca‑Cola

Invented in 1886 and still going strong today - the history of the world's favourite drink

1886

Atlanta beginnings

1893

Beyond Atlanta

1905

Safeguarding the brand

1919

The Woodruff legacy

The war and its legacy

1960

A world of customers

1982

Diet Coke and new Coke

1990

New markets and brands

Coca-Cola today

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Coca‑ColaOur classic sparkling drink, available in original and cherry flavours
Diet CokeThe much-loved sugar free variant of our classic drink
Coke ZeroAll the taste of Coca‑Cola, none of the sugar
SpriteThe world's favourite sparkling lemon and lime drink
Sprite ZeroThe sparkling lemon and lime taste without the sugar
FantaThe sparkling fruit drink in a range of great flavours
Fanta ZeroThe sparkling fruit drink with zero added sugar
5 AliveJuice drinks with vitamin C for breakfast and on the go
SchweppesA range of mixers, juices and sparkling drinks
Schweppes SlimlineThe Schweppes mixers and sparkling range with no added sugar
Powerade ION4A sports drink to help replenish fluids and four of the minerals lost in sweat
Powerade ZeroA zero sugar fitness drink
Kia OraA refreshing concentrated fruit drink
Kia Ora No Added SugarA refreshing concentrated fruit drink with no added sugar
Dr PepperA unique sparkling blend of 23 fruit flavours
Dr Pepper ZeroThe unique taste of 23 fruit flavours, with zero sugar
LiltThe totally tropical sparkling soft drink, inspired by the flavours of the Caribbean
Lilt ZeroSparkling pineapple and grapefruit drink with zero sugar
OasisA refreshing range of still fruit drinks
Oasis LightA refreshing range of still fruit drinks with no added sugar
Vitamin WaterSpring waters enhanced with vitamins
RelentlessA range of energy drinks with caffeine, taurine, and b vitamins
Relentless Sugar FreeA sugar free stimulation drink