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== Fanta ==
{{short description|Global brand of fruit-flavored carbonated soft drinks}}
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'''Fanta''' is a fruit-flavored carbonated soft drink brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally created in Germany in 1940, Fanta is now available in over 100 flavors worldwide, with orange being the most popular.
[[File:Fanta_logo_(2016).png|thumb|right|Fanta logo used since 2016]]


=== History ===
'''Fanta''' is a global brand of fruit-flavored carbonated soft drinks created by [[The Coca-Cola Company]]. It is known for its vibrant flavors and colorful branding. Fanta is available in a variety of fruit flavors, but the most popular is the orange flavor.


Fanta was created in Germany during World War II due to difficulties in importing Coca-Cola syrup into the country. Max Keith, the head of Coca-Cola Germany, developed a new soft drink using available ingredients, such as whey and apple pomace. The name "Fanta" was derived from the German word "Fantasie," meaning imagination. After the war, Fanta production was discontinued in Germany but later relaunched by The Coca-Cola Company in 1955 to compete with Pepsi's fruit-flavored soft drinks.
==History==
Fanta was created during [[World War II]] in [[Nazi Germany]]. Due to a [[trade embargo]] on [[Coca-Cola]] ingredients, the German branch of Coca-Cola, led by [[Max Keith]], developed a new product using available ingredients. The name "Fanta" was derived from the German word "Fantasie," meaning "imagination."


=== Flavors ===
After the war, Fanta was discontinued, but it was relaunched in [[Italy]] in 1955 with a new orange flavor. The brand quickly expanded to other countries, becoming one of Coca-Cola's most popular products.


Fanta is available in a wide variety of fruit flavors, with orange being the most popular. Other common flavors include:
==Flavors==
* Grape
Fanta is known for its wide range of flavors, which vary by country. The original orange flavor remains the most popular, but other flavors include [[grape]], [[pineapple]], [[strawberry]], and [[lemon]].
* Strawberry
* Pineapple
* Lemon
* Apple
In addition, Fanta offers region-specific flavors, such as Fanta Melon in Japan and Fanta Kolita in Costa Rica.


=== Advertising and Marketing ===
[[File:Mexican_Fanta.jpg|thumb|left|Mexican Fanta]]


Fanta has employed various advertising campaigns and slogans throughout its history, such as "Wanta Fanta?" and "More Fanta, Less Serious." Fanta also sponsors events and partners with other brands to promote its products.
In some regions, unique flavors are developed to cater to local tastes. For example, in [[Romania]] and the [[Balkans]], Fanta Shokata, a blend of elderflower and lemon, is popular.


== References ==
[[File:Fanta-Shokata.jpg|thumb|right|Fanta Shokata]]


<references>
==Marketing and Branding==
1. The Coca-Cola Company. (n.d.). Fanta. Retrieved from https://www.coca-colacompany.com/brands/fanta
Fanta's marketing has always emphasized fun and vibrancy, often targeting a younger audience. The brand's advertising campaigns are known for their colorful and energetic style.
2. Grönewold, A. (2015). Fanta: The History of the Soft Drink. Retrieved from https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/life/food-drink/fanta-the-history-of-the-soft-drink
 
</references>
The Fanta logo has evolved over the years, with significant redesigns in 2009 and 2016. The current logo, introduced in 2016, features a more modern and playful design.
== See Also ==
 
[[File:Fanta_logo_(2009).svg|thumb|left|Fanta logo used from 2009 to 2016]]
 
==Variants==
Fanta has introduced several variants to cater to different consumer preferences, including [[diet]] and [[zero sugar]] options.
 
[[File:Zero_Sugar_Fanta_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Zero Sugar Fanta]]
 
Fanta Zero Sugar is a popular variant that offers the same fruity taste without the calories of the original.
 
==Cultural Impact==
Fanta has become a cultural icon in many countries, often associated with fun and youthful energy. Its presence in popular culture is reinforced by its frequent appearances in movies, music, and advertising.
 
==Related pages==
* [[Coca-Cola]]
* [[Sprite (drink)]]
* [[Soft drink]]
* [[Carbonated water]]
 
[[File:Fanta_Klassik_3.jpg|thumb|left|Fanta Klassik]]
 
==See also==
* [[List of Coca-Cola brands]]
* [[List of soft drink flavors]]


[[Coca-Cola]]
[[Soft drink]]
[[Pepsi]]
[[Category:Food and drink]]
[[Category:Soft drinks]]
[[Category:Soft drinks]]
[[Category:Coca-Cola brands]]
[[Category:Coca-Cola brands]]
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File:Mexican_Fanta.jpg|Mexican Fanta
File:Fanta_Klassik_3.jpg|Fanta Klassik
File:Zero_Sugar_Fanta_(cropped).jpg|Zero Sugar Fanta
File:Fanta_logo_(2009).svg|Fanta logo (2009)
File:Fanta_logo_(2016).png|Fanta logo (2016)
File:Fanta-Shokata.jpg|Fanta Shokata
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File:Fanta 2023.svg|Fanta
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Latest revision as of 11:03, 23 March 2025

Global brand of fruit-flavored carbonated soft drinks



File:Fanta logo (2016).png
Fanta logo used since 2016

Fanta is a global brand of fruit-flavored carbonated soft drinks created by The Coca-Cola Company. It is known for its vibrant flavors and colorful branding. Fanta is available in a variety of fruit flavors, but the most popular is the orange flavor.

History[edit]

Fanta was created during World War II in Nazi Germany. Due to a trade embargo on Coca-Cola ingredients, the German branch of Coca-Cola, led by Max Keith, developed a new product using available ingredients. The name "Fanta" was derived from the German word "Fantasie," meaning "imagination."

After the war, Fanta was discontinued, but it was relaunched in Italy in 1955 with a new orange flavor. The brand quickly expanded to other countries, becoming one of Coca-Cola's most popular products.

Flavors[edit]

Fanta is known for its wide range of flavors, which vary by country. The original orange flavor remains the most popular, but other flavors include grape, pineapple, strawberry, and lemon.

Mexican Fanta

In some regions, unique flavors are developed to cater to local tastes. For example, in Romania and the Balkans, Fanta Shokata, a blend of elderflower and lemon, is popular.

Fanta Shokata

Marketing and Branding[edit]

Fanta's marketing has always emphasized fun and vibrancy, often targeting a younger audience. The brand's advertising campaigns are known for their colorful and energetic style.

The Fanta logo has evolved over the years, with significant redesigns in 2009 and 2016. The current logo, introduced in 2016, features a more modern and playful design.

Fanta logo used from 2009 to 2016

Variants[edit]

Fanta has introduced several variants to cater to different consumer preferences, including diet and zero sugar options.

Zero Sugar Fanta

Fanta Zero Sugar is a popular variant that offers the same fruity taste without the calories of the original.

Cultural Impact[edit]

Fanta has become a cultural icon in many countries, often associated with fun and youthful energy. Its presence in popular culture is reinforced by its frequent appearances in movies, music, and advertising.

Related pages[edit]

Fanta Klassik

See also[edit]