Fanta Kola Inglesa facts for kids
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Country of origin | Peru |
| Related products | Inka Cola |
Fanta Kola Inglesa is a popular red-colored soft drink from Peru. It tastes like a mix of cherry and strawberry. This fizzy drink comes in different bottle sizes, like a big 3-liter bottle and a smaller 500ml bottle. It is very well-liked in Peru and also in some parts of the United States where many people from Latin America live.
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The Story of Fanta Kola Inglesa
How the Drink Started
The drink was first created in 1912 by a person named Manuel A. Ventura. He made it especially for people in Peru. For many years, his company owned the brand.
New Owners and Big Popularity
In 1971, the special recipe for Kola Inglesa was sold to Mr. Enrique Heredia Alarcón. At that time, he was the person who bottled Pepsi drinks in Peru. Under his ownership, Kola Inglesa became super popular all over Peru. Many people loved its unique flavor.
Joining The Coca-Cola Company
Later, in 1997, a very big company called The Coca-Cola Company bought the Kola Inglesa brand. They also bought another drink brand called Agua San Luis. This deal was worth more than $30 million US dollars. This showed how valuable and popular Kola Inglesa had become.
A New Name for a Classic Drink
In 2013, the name of the drink changed to Fanta Kola Inglesa. This connected it with the well-known Fanta brand, which is also owned by The Coca-Cola Company. Even with the new name, it kept its special red color and cherry-strawberry taste that people in Peru enjoy.
More About Soft Drinks
Find Out More Online
- The official page of Fanta & Fanta Kola Inglesa: http://www.fanta.com.pe/
See also
In Spanish: Kola Inglesa para niños
