Coca-Cola started in 1886 with John Pemberton's "French Wine Coca". PepsiCo formed in 1965 through merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Coca-Cola leads global non-alcoholic beverage market with 42% share. PepsiCo holds 31% market share globally
Asa Candler initiated formula secrecy in 1891 for marketing and intellectual property protection. Only two anonymous employees know the complete formula at any given time. Formula was initially shared with John Pemberton before his death in 1888
John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola in 1886 as a temperance drink. Asa Griggs Candler acquired full ownership in 1888. Name "Coca-Cola" comes from coca leaves and kola nuts. Original formula remains a trade secret
Coca-Cola bottle rights were negotiated in 1899 by Chattanooga lawyers. By 1920, over 1,200 Coca-Cola bottling operations were established. Competitors copied Coca-Cola's logo, creating consumer confusion. Company introduced diamond-shaped label in 1906 but labels often failed
Founded in 1886 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta, USA. Currently operates in over 200 countries with 82,500 employees. Stock symbol is KO, traded on New York Stock Exchange since 1919
Coca-Cola was founded in 1888 and listed on NYSE in 1919. Company headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. Total 4,328 million outstanding shares as of December 2022