History of Coca-Cola By ew04114 1886 Coca-Cola originated in 1886 at Pemberton Chemical Company 1893 Coca-Cola trademark registered in U.S patent office 1899 Coca-Cola signed its first agreement with an independent bottling company 1903 Coca-Cola used to have cocaine in its fromula until it was removed. 1919 Coca-Cola Company was sold for $25 million to a group of investors led by Atlanta businessman Ernest Woodruff. 1941 The trademark “Coke,” was first used in advertising. 2000 Coca-Cola faced allegations of illegal soil and water pollution, as well as allegations of severe human rights violations. theguardian.com/environment/2003/jul/25/water.india 2005 The company introduced Coca-Cola Zero, a zero-calorie soft drink with the taste of regular Coca-Cola.
