Cuba Cola facts for kids
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| Type | soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Spendrups |
| Distributor | Vasa bryggeri, Heines bryggeri, Guttsta Källa and Krönleins |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Introduced | 1953 |
| Flavour | cola |
| Related products | Coca-Cola |
Cuba Cola is a popular cola-flavored soft drink from Sweden. It is made by a company called Spendrups.
This drink was first sold in the summer of 1953. This was a special time because cola drinks had just become legal in Sweden. Cuba Cola actually came out three months before Coca-Cola was launched in Sweden!
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The Story of Cuba Cola
Cuba Cola has an interesting history. It was one of the first cola drinks in Sweden.
Who Made the Original Recipe?
The original recipe for Cuba Cola belonged to a company called Saturnus AB, located in Malmö, Sweden. They gave permission to other companies to make the drink.
Where is it Made Today?
Today, Cuba Cola is made by Spendrups. In the past, other breweries like Vasa bryggeri, Hammars bryggeri, Heines bryggeri, Guttsta Källa, and Krönleins also made it under a special agreement.
New Look and Taste
In 2020, Cuba Cola got an update! The company changed the recipe to make it taste even better. At the same time, the bottles got a cool new "retro" design. This design looks like something from the past.
Why the Name "Cuba Cola"?
You might wonder why it's called "Cuba Cola." The name was chosen simply because the country of Cuba was seen as a very exciting and exotic place in the 1950s. It sounded cool and interesting!
