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|name            = The Coca-Cola Company
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|logo            = The Coca-Cola Company logo.svg
|type            = Public
|traded_as        = {{New York Stock Exchange|KO}}<br />[[Dow Jones Industrial Average|Dow Jones Industrial Average Component]]<br />[[S&P 500|S&P 500 Component]]
|industry        = [[Beverage]]
|foundation      = {{Start date|1886}}
|founder          = [[Asa Griggs Candler]] <!-- John Pemberton created the soft drink/beverage "Coca-Cola", but it was Asa Candler, who founded The Coca Cola Company. -->
|location_city    = [[Coca-Cola headquarters]],<br />[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
|location_country = U.S.
|area_served      = Worldwide
|key_people      = [[Muhtar Kent]]<br />(Chairman & CEO)
|products        = [[List of Coca-Cola brands|List of The Coca-Cola Company products]]
|revenue          = {{increase}} [[US$]]48.01 billion (2012)<ref name="Coca-Cola-Company-Feb-2013-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/239/0000021344-13-000003.pdf |title=Coca-Cola Company, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Feb 12, 2013 |publisher=secdatabase.com |accessdate =February 13, 2013}}</ref>
|operating_income = {{increase}} [[US$]]10.84 billion (2012)<ref name="Coca-Cola-Company-Feb-2013-8-K"/>
|net_income      = {{increase}} [[US$]]9.01 billion (2012)<ref name="Coca-Cola-Company-Feb-2013-8-K"/>
|assets          = {{increase}} [[US$]]86.17 billion (2012)<ref name="Coca-Cola-Company-Feb-2013-8-K"/>
|equity          = {{increase}} [[US$]]32.79 billion (2012)<ref name="Coca-Cola-Company-Feb-2013-8-K"/>
|num_employees    = 146,200 (Dec 2011)<ref name="Coca-Cola-Company-Feb-2012-10-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/1909/0000021344-12-000007.pdf |title=Coca-Cola Company, Form 10-K, Annual Report, Filing Date Feb 23, 2012 |publisher=secdatabase.com |accessdate =February 9, 2013}}</ref>
|subsid          = [[List of assets owned by The Coca-Cola Company|List of The Coca-Cola Company subsidiaries]]
|homepage        = {{URL|http://www.coca-colacompany.com/|Coca-ColaCompany.com}}
}}
[[File:Flasche Coca-Cola 0,2 Liter.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Coca Cola]]
'''The Coca-Cola Company''' is a publicly-traded company headquarted in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].  Its stock symbol is '''KO'''.  It is on the [[Dow Jones Industrial Average]] and makes up a large portion of the holdings of [[Berkshire Hathaway]].


The company is most known for making the drink [[Coca-Cola]], the most drank soft drink in the world. It also makes other soft drinks, including:
'''The Coca-Cola Company''' is an American multinational corporation that is best known for its flagship product, [[Coca-Cola]]. The company is headquartered in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], and is one of the largest beverage companies in the world.


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==History==
The Coca-Cola Company was founded in 1886 by [[John Stith Pemberton]], a pharmacist in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. The original formula for Coca-Cola was created as a medicinal tonic and was sold at soda fountains. In 1889, [[Asa Griggs Candler]] purchased the formula and brand, and incorporated The Coca-Cola Company in 1892.
 
==Products==
The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of beverages, including soft drinks, juices, sports drinks, and bottled water. Some of its most popular brands include:
* [[Coca-Cola]]
* [[Diet Coke]]
* [[Diet Coke]]
* [[Coca-Cola Cherry]] (Cherry Coke)
* [[Coca-Cola Zero Sugar]]
* [[Sprite]]
* [[Fanta]]
* [[Fanta]]
* [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]]
* [[Minute Maid]]
* [[Tab (drink)|Tab]]
* [[Powerade]]
* [[Mr. Pibb]]
* [[Dasani]]
* [[Mello Yellow]]
 
* [[Vault (soft drink)|Vault]]
==Global Operations==
The Coca-Cola Company operates in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It has a vast network of bottling partners who manufacture, package, and distribute its products. The company’s global reach is supported by its extensive marketing and advertising efforts.
 
==Marketing and Advertising==
The Coca-Cola Company is known for its innovative marketing campaigns and iconic advertisements. The brand has been associated with numerous cultural and sporting events, including the [[Olympic Games]] and the [[FIFA World Cup]]. The company’s advertising often emphasizes themes of happiness, sharing, and togetherness.


The company offers 500 different brands and sells more than a billion drinks each day. Most of this is sold in the [[United States]], [[Mexico]], [[Brazil]], [[People's Republic of China|China]], [[Japan]] and the [[UK]].
==Corporate Social Responsibility==
The Coca-Cola Company is committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It has initiatives focused on water stewardship, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting recycling. The company also supports community development projects and educational programs around the world.


Besides soft drinks, the company also makes [[Minute Maid]] and [[Odwalla]] fruit juices, [[Powerade]], and [[Dasani]] [[bottled water]]. At one time, the company owned [[Columbia Pictures]], but they are now owned by [[Sony]] and also [[Rockstar (drink)|Rockstar]] [[energy drink]] now owned by [[PepsiCo]].
==Controversies==
The Coca-Cola Company has faced various controversies over the years, including issues related to health concerns, environmental impact, and labor practices. The company has taken steps to address these issues through reformulation of products, sustainability initiatives, and corporate governance improvements.


==Sources==
==Related pages==
{{reflist}}
* [[PepsiCo]]
* [[Soft drink]]
* [[Beverage industry]]
* [[Carbonated water]]


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Latest revision as of 19:09, 22 March 2025

American multinational beverage corporation



The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational corporation that is best known for its flagship product, Coca-Cola. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of the largest beverage companies in the world.

History[edit]

The Coca-Cola Company was founded in 1886 by John Stith Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia. The original formula for Coca-Cola was created as a medicinal tonic and was sold at soda fountains. In 1889, Asa Griggs Candler purchased the formula and brand, and incorporated The Coca-Cola Company in 1892.

Products[edit]

The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of beverages, including soft drinks, juices, sports drinks, and bottled water. Some of its most popular brands include:

Global Operations[edit]

The Coca-Cola Company operates in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It has a vast network of bottling partners who manufacture, package, and distribute its products. The company’s global reach is supported by its extensive marketing and advertising efforts.

Marketing and Advertising[edit]

The Coca-Cola Company is known for its innovative marketing campaigns and iconic advertisements. The brand has been associated with numerous cultural and sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. The company’s advertising often emphasizes themes of happiness, sharing, and togetherness.

Corporate Social Responsibility[edit]

The Coca-Cola Company is committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It has initiatives focused on water stewardship, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting recycling. The company also supports community development projects and educational programs around the world.

Controversies[edit]

The Coca-Cola Company has faced various controversies over the years, including issues related to health concerns, environmental impact, and labor practices. The company has taken steps to address these issues through reformulation of products, sustainability initiatives, and corporate governance improvements.

Related pages[edit]

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