Coca Cola Corporation
Coca-Cola Corporation[edit | edit source]
Company type | Public |
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Industry | Beverage |
Founded | May 8, 1892 |
Founder | Asa Griggs Candler |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, bottled water, tea, coffee |
Revenue | US$37.27 billion (2020) |
US$10.02 billion (2020) | |
US$7.99 billion (2020) | |
Total assets | US$86.02 billion (2020) |
Total equity | US$23.12 billion (2020) |
Number of employees | 86,200 (2020) |
Website | coca-colacompany.com |
The Coca-Cola Corporation is a multinational beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is one of the world's largest and most recognizable brands, known for its flagship product, Coca-Cola.
History[edit | edit source]
The company was founded on May 8, 1892, by Asa Griggs Candler. Originally a pharmacist, Candler purchased the formula for Coca-Cola from its inventor, John Pemberton, and transformed it into a successful business. Over the years, Coca-Cola has expanded its product line to include a wide range of beverages such as soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, bottled water, tea, and coffee.
Products[edit | edit source]
Coca-Cola Corporation offers a diverse range of beverages to cater to different consumer preferences. Some of its popular products include:
- Coca-Cola: The flagship product of the company, Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink known for its distinct taste and iconic red packaging.
- Sprite: A lemon-lime flavored soft drink that is known for its refreshing taste.
- Fanta: A fruit-flavored carbonated soft drink available in various flavors such as orange, grape, and strawberry.
- Minute Maid: A brand of fruit juices and fruit drinks that offers a wide variety of flavors.
- Powerade: An energy drink designed to provide hydration and replenish electrolytes during physical activities.
- Dasani: A brand of bottled water that is purified and enhanced with minerals for a refreshing taste.
- Honest Tea: A line of organic bottled teas and juice drinks that are made with real ingredients.
- Costa Coffee: A coffeehouse chain that offers a range of hot and cold coffee beverages.
Financials[edit | edit source]
As of 2020, Coca-Cola Corporation reported a revenue of US$37.27 billion, operating income of US$10.02 billion, net income of US$7.99 billion, and total assets of US$86.02 billion. The company employs approximately 86,200 people worldwide.
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