Future Cola facts for kids
A can of Future Cola. The phrase "Future will be better" is visible on the left.
|
|
| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hangzhou Wahaha Group Reed's, Inc. |
| Country of origin | China |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Flavour | Cola |
| Variants | Cherry Cola |
Future Cola is a popular fizzy drink that tastes like cola. It's made by a company called Hangzhou Wahaha Group in China. It's one of the biggest soft drink makers in China, right after Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola. In the United States, you might find it under a different name: China Cola.
In China, it's known as Future Cola (Chinese: 非常可乐; pinyin: fēicháng kělè; literally "Very (Happy) Cola"). Its slogan is "the future will be better," and it has a special saying: "The Chinese people's own cola."
Contents
What is Future Cola?
Future Cola's Story
Wahaha started making its own cola in 1998. They called it Feichang Kele in China. This name means "Extreme Cola" or "Very Happy Cola." But because of how it sounds, many people know it as Future Cola. It has a red and white label, just like some other famous colas.
A Taste of Its Own
Future Cola tastes a bit like a mix between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. It's a unique flavor!
Where is Future Cola Sold?
Future Cola in China
Future Cola is very popular in China, especially in smaller cities and rural areas. This is because Wahaha has a huge network to deliver its drinks everywhere. In 2003, people bought 620 million liters of Future Cola! That's a lot of fizzy drinks.
How Future Cola Became Popular in China
Wahaha used smart ways to make Future Cola a hit:
- Proudly Chinese: Their ads often said Future Cola was "the Chinese people's own cola." This encouraged people to choose it over foreign brands.
- Reaching Everyone: They focused on selling the drink in rural areas. This helped them reach many people at a lower cost.
- Famous Faces: They used celebrities in their advertisements to make the drink more appealing.
- Good Price: Future Cola was sold at a lower price than its rivals. This made it a great choice for people who wanted a tasty drink that was also affordable.
Future Cola Around the World
Future Cola isn't just in China! Wahaha also works with companies in other countries to sell its drinks. They have a factory in Indonesia for their cola products. Future Cola, along with other Wahaha products, has been sent to many places, including France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.
See also
In Spanish: China Cola para niños
