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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.
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Asa Griggs Candler bought ownership of the company in 1891. He gave it the name Coca Cola the next year.
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Created in Germany, the soft drink company Fanta was purchased by Coca Cola in 1946.
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The Coca Cola Company purchased the Minute Maid Corporation in 1960.
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In 1961 The Coca Cola Company created the lemon lime drink, Sprite.
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The Coca Cola Company introduced their first sugar free diet cola in 1963.
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The Coca Cola Company created the brand Fresca in 1966 to add to their sales in the citrus juice market.
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The Coca Cola Company introduced Coca Cola Zero, a zero calorie soft drink with the same taste as normal coke in 2005.
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The Coca Cola Company acquired position of Energy Brands inc. in 2007. Energy Brands owns the brand Glaceau, which makes vitaminwater and smartwater.
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In 2007 The Coca Cola Company bought ownership of the successful company FUZE.
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In 2015 The Coca Cola Company bought 16.7% of the Monster Beverage company.
