The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a leading global beverage enterprise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company’s core business encompasses the production, marketing and distribution of nonalcoholic beverages across sparkling soft drinks, water, enhanced waters, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Iconic brands in its portfolio include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid, Powerade, Dasani and smartwater, with a broad range of flavor and packaging variations tailored to local tastes.
Coca-Cola operates through a franchised distribution system, selling concentrates, beverage bases and syrups to bottling partners that manufacture, package, merchandise and distribute the final branded beverages to retail outlets, restaurants, vending machines and direct-store delivery channels. The company maintains a presence in more than 200 territories worldwide, leveraging an extensive cold-drink equipment network and strong relationships with retailers to sustain market reach in both urban and rural areas.
Founded in 1892 by Asa Candler, Coca-Cola traces its origins to a formulation created by pharmacist Dr. John Stith Pemberton in 1886. Over its history, the company has expanded through strategic brand innovation, acquisitions and partnerships to respond to shifting consumer preferences for reduced sugar, functional and premium beverage offerings. The share listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 1919 marked the beginning of its evolution into one of the most recognized consumer brands globally.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Quincey, Coca-Cola continues to pursue growth through product diversification, digital marketing initiatives and sustainability efforts. The company has set goals for water stewardship, renewable packaging and carbon footprint reduction while investing in emerging markets and e-commerce capabilities. Through its global infrastructure and brand equity, Coca-Cola aims to deliver steady long-term value by adapting to evolving consumer trends in the beverage sector.
