Future Cola facts for kids
A can of Future Cola. The phrase "Future will be better" is visible on the left.
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Hangzhou Wahaha Group Reed's, Inc. |
| Country of origin | China |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Flavour | Cola |
| Variants | Cherry Cola |
Future Cola is a fizzy drink that tastes like cola. It is made by the Hangzhou Wahaha Group in China. In China, Future Cola is very popular. It is the third-biggest soft drink company there. It comes after big brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
In the United States, this drink is sold as China Cola. It is distributed by a company called Reed's, Inc. In China, the drink is called Future Cola (Chinese: 非常可乐; pinyin: fēicháng kělè; literally "Very (Happy) Cola"). Its slogan is "the future will be better." People also call it "The Chinese people's own cola." This shows a feeling of national pride.
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Future Cola's Journey
Starting in China
Wahaha began making its own cola in 1998. The Chinese name Feichang Kele means "Extreme Cola." But it is often called Future Cola because it sounds similar. This cola tastes like a mix between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Its label is red and white.
Future Cola became very popular in China. This was thanks to Wahaha's large network for selling drinks. Future Cola is especially strong in smaller cities and country areas. In 2003, people bought 620 million liters of Future Cola. This was a lot, showing its success.
How Future Cola Became Popular
Wahaha used three main ways to sell Future Cola in China. First, their advertisements had a strong national feeling. They told people that Future Cola was "Chinese people’s own cola." This encouraged people to choose it over Coke or Pepsi.
Second, Future Cola focused on selling in rural areas. This helped them reach many people at a lower cost. Third, they used famous people in their ads. They also made the price lower than other colas. This made it a good choice for people who wanted to save money.
Future Cola Around the World
Future Cola is not just sold in China. Wahaha works with a company in Taiwan to sell its products. They also built a factory in Indonesia to make cola.
Future Cola is now sold in many other countries. You can find it in France, Germany, and Italy. It is also in Japan, Malaysia, and the Netherlands. Other places include Spain, Thailand, and the United States.
See also
In Spanish: China Cola para niños
