Coca-Cola is the largest beverage company in the world right now because of its massive distribution network, marketing investments and well- known products.
Coca-Cola is solely a beverage company that deals with carbonated as well as non-carbonated drinks. Over the years, Coca-Cola has acquired many companies to get where it is now and has several companies working under it.
Brands and Companies Owned By Coca-Cola
1- Minute Maid
Minute Maid was known for its frozen orange juice concentrate. Coca Cola acquired it completely in 1960 and now there are more than 100 Minute Maid beverages available in the markets.
2- Thums Up
Coca Cola bought Thums Up in 1993 and it has 100% ownership of the company. Thums Up was an Indian cola brand which Coca Cola acquired after it was announced in India that no foreign company will be able to own more than 40% of a business in the country. The brand is still popular in India.
3- Barq’s
By 1994, Coca Cola had launched Coca Cola, Sprite, Diet Cola and other beverages but it was still not dealing with root beer. In 1995, Coca Cola acquired a root beer company from New Orleans called Barq’s. Barq’s is still known for Coca-Cola’s premium root beer today.
4- Vitaminwater
Coca-cola doesn’t only own soda companies as it also acquired Glaceau which is the maker of Vitaminwater. Vitaminwater has now several fruit induced waters, being sold under Coca Cola labels as it is 100% owned by the company.
5- Fuze
In the same year when Coca Cola acquired Vitaminwater, it also acquired Fuze which is known for its juices, teas and energy drinks.
6- Honest Tea
Honest Tea was just 43% under Coca Cola in 2008, but Coca Cola bought it completely in 2011. With honest tea, Coca Cola wanted to sell healthier and non-carbonated drinks and Honest Tea’s iced teas were the best options.
7- Topo Chico
Topo Chico is a sparkling water brand that is also under Coca Cola. Coca-Cola got its ownership in 2017 and since then, the company has tried distributing it all over the world.
8- BodyArmor
Coca Cola had 15% stake in BodyArmor in 2018 but the company acquired the remaining 85% in 2021 for $5.6 billion, making it Coca Cola’s biggest acquisition ever. It is a sports drink brand that is available in many flavors.
Other Companies Under Coca-Cola
There are also some other companies that are owned by Coca-Cola. Those are:
- AdeS
- Aquarius
- Ciel
- Costa Coffee
- Dasani
- Fanta
- Fresca
- Georgia
- Gold Peak Tea
- Innocent
- Powerade
- Sprite
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Which Companies are Partially Owned by Coca-Cola?
Coca-Cola partially owns two companies. It has 19% ownership of Monster Beverage and 50% ownership of Inka Kola.
