Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognizable brands. Their products are everywhere. At the grocery store, stadiums, restaurants...and let's not forget about the bazillion Coke vending machines out there.
When you think about the beverage giant a few items instantly come to mind: Coke and Diet Coke (obviously), but Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Powerade, and Dasani are also well-known brands of Coca-Cola. But there are so many more products in their portfolio that you might not realize. Here are five brands you probably didn't know were part of Coca-Cola.
1. Odwalla
Founded in 1980 in Santa Cruz, CA, Odwalla's juice beverages are wildly known and you've likely heard of them. The company also sells smoothies, bottled water, soy milk, and energy bars they call 'food bars.' In 2001, the company was bought by The Coca-Cola Company and is now considered a wholly owned subsidiary.
2. Simply Orange Juice
A fairly new brand (comparatively speaking), Simply Orange was founded in 2001 by Minute Maid, whose parent company is Coca-Cola.
3. Zico
Coconut water has become a popular drink of choice for health-conscious consumers. Zico, fully acquired by The Coca-Cola Company in 2013, was created in 2004 by Mark Rampolla after learning about the benefits of coconut water during his time in the Peace Corps.
4. Gold Peak Tea
Gold Peak Tea was created by Coca-Cola in 2006 and comes in a variety of flavors, including Sweet Tea, Lemon Iced Tea, Peach Tea, and many more.
5. Honest Tea/Juice
Honest Tea was founded in 1998 by Yale Business School student Seth Goldman with the help of Barry Nalebuff, one of his professors. Coca-Cola bought a 40% stake in the company in 2008 and purchased the rest of it in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coca Cola Drink Products
What are some lesser-known Coca-Cola drink products?
Besides Coke and Diet Coke, Coca-Cola owns several other drink brands including Odwalla, Simply Orange Juice, Zico coconut water, Gold Peak Tea, and Honest Tea/Juice.
What is Odwalla and how is it related to Coca-Cola?
Odwalla is a juice beverage brand founded in 1980 that also sells smoothies, bottled water, soy milk, and energy bars. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company in 2001.
When was Simply Orange Juice founded and what is its connection to Coca-Cola?
Simply Orange Juice was founded in 2001 by Minute Maid, which is a brand owned by Coca-Cola, making it part of Coca-Cola's product portfolio.
What is Zico and when did Coca-Cola acquire it?
Zico is a coconut water brand created in 2004 and fully acquired by The Coca-Cola Company in 2013. It was developed by Mark Rampolla after learning about coconut water benefits during his Peace Corps service.
What types of flavors does Gold Peak Tea offer and when was it created?
Gold Peak Tea was created by Coca-Cola in 2006 and offers a variety of flavors including Sweet Tea, Lemon Iced Tea, and Peach Tea among others.
Who founded Honest Tea and how did Coca-Cola become involved with the brand?
Honest Tea was founded in 1998 by Seth Goldman with help from his professor Barry Nalebuff. Coca-Cola bought a 40% stake in 2008 and acquired the remaining shares in 2011.
Where can Coca-Cola drink products commonly be found?
Coca-Cola drink products are widely available at grocery stores, stadiums, restaurants, and through numerous Coke vending machines.
