When American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton created the formula for Coca-Cola in 1886, it sparked a global soft drink revolution. Today, many entrepreneurs and governments have developed regional alternatives to Coca-Cola, incorporating native ingredients and novel formulas. One such example is Kofola, a Czech take on cola created during the Cold War. Kofola has a secret recipe of 14 herbal and fruit extracts, plus caffeine, and has 30% less sugar than a Coke.
Other Global Rivals
Other notable indie colas include Cockta from Slovenia, Ojaja from Nigeria, Cunnington Cola from Argentina, Toba Toba Cola from Japan, Brio Chinotto from Canada, Bobby’s from Australia, and Salaam Cola from the UK. Each of these colas offers a unique flavor profile and ingredients, such as Kofola’s herbal flavor or Ojaja’s spicy ginger kick.
These global rivals are not only competing with Coca-Cola but also promoting national pride and industrial advancement. For instance, Ojaja’s mission is to reflect an unwavering commitment to national pride and industrial advancement. Similarly, Salaam Cola donates 10% of its profits to aid projects in partnership with Muslims in Need, a UK-registered charity.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
