Faxe Kondi facts for kids
Faxe Kondi is a popular Danish soft drink that has been around since 1971. It's made by a company called Royal Unibrew at their Faxe Brewery. When it first came out, it was sold in beer bottles because the company mostly made beer. Today, it is often enjoyed as a sports drink.
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Different Types of Faxe Kondi
Over the years, Faxe Kondi has introduced many different versions of its famous drink.
Sugar-Free and Energy Drinks
For people who want a drink with less sugar, there is Faxe Kondi Zero Calories. The company also makes a line of energy drinks called Faxe Kondi Booster. These come in different types, like Booster Blue and Booster Red. For a long time, the Booster drinks were only sold in Denmark, but now you can find them in other countries like Finland.
Special Flavors
Since 2016, Faxe Kondi has released a special limited edition "Summer" flavor each year. In 2023, they also added an orange-flavored drink called Faxe Kondi Appelsin, which also comes in a zero-calorie version.
Faxe Kondi and Sports
From 1996 to 2001, Faxe Kondi was a major sponsor of professional soccer in Denmark. The top two soccer leagues were even named after the drink. The best league was called the Faxe Kondi Ligaen (the Faxe Kondi League), and the second-best league was called the Faxe Kondi Divisionen (the Faxe Kondi Division).
Where Can You Find Faxe Kondi?
While Faxe Kondi is from Denmark, you can buy it in several other countries.
It is especially popular in Greenland. The drink is so loved there that it makes up 33% of all soft drinks sold. On average, each person in Greenland drinks about 42 liters of Faxe Kondi every year! The drink is bottled right in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, using a special syrup sent from Denmark.
You can also find Faxe Kondi in other places:
- Norway: Small cans of the regular and light versions are sold in some stores.
- Iceland: Small cans are available for sale.
- Faroe Islands: Faxe Kondi is sold in many different sizes, from small cans to large two-liter bottles.