RC cola

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RC Cola (also known as Royal Crown Cola) is a carbonated beverage that was created in 1905 by Claud A. Hatcher, a pharmacist in Columbus, Georgia, United States. It is currently produced and distributed by the Keurig Dr Pepper company.

History[edit | edit source]

Claud A. Hatcher, a pharmacist and grocery store owner, developed RC Cola in response to a disagreement with a local soda supplier. He began by developing a line of fruit drinks, and then moved on to cola. The first product in the Royal Crown line was Chero-Cola, introduced in 1905.

In 1934, the company introduced a 12-ounce bottle, which was a significant innovation at the time. This was followed by the launch of Diet Rite, the first diet cola, in 1958. In the 1960s, Royal Crown Cola was noted for its advertising campaigns featuring celebrities, and it was also the first company to offer a light cola, Diet RC.

Products[edit | edit source]

Over the years, RC Cola has introduced a number of products, including Diet Rite, the first diet cola, and Cherry RC, a cherry-flavored cola. The company has also introduced variations of its original cola, such as RC Cola Zero Sugar and RC Cola Lemon.

Distribution[edit | edit source]

Today, RC Cola is distributed globally by the Keurig Dr Pepper company. It is popular in many countries, including the Philippines, where it is the second most popular cola, after Coca-Cola.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

RC Cola has been referenced in various aspects of popular culture, including music, television, and film. It is often associated with the Southern United States, and has been mentioned in songs by artists such as Tom T. Hall and Nanci Griffith.

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