Corsica Cola is a regional
cola
Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils and other flavorings. Cola became popular worldwide after the American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, a trademarked brand, in 1886, which was imi ...
distributed by the
Corsican brewery
Pietra (owner of the brand) but produced in
Cholet
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in western
France
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.
Corsica Cola benefited from an unexpected kick start during its launch in May 2003:
a heat wave. The stock was exhausted in two months.
[''Quand les colas alternatifs débarquent'']
(MFI HEBDO - 9 July 2004) On the 31 December 2003 in Corsica alone, the small company sold 1.5 million bottles.
According to Armelle Sialelli, director of the Pietra brewery, previously the creator of Corsican
chestnut beer, the goal was to have a product that was highly thirst-quenching.
Notes
External links
Official Website
Cola brands
Products introduced in 2003
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