Our History

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton served the world’s first Coca‑Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Ga. From that one iconic drink, we’ve evolved into a total beverage company. 

More than 2.1 billion servings of our drinks are enjoyed in more than 200 countries and territories each day. And it’s the 700,000 individuals employed by The Coca‑Cola Company and 225+ bottling partners that help to deliver refreshment across the globe.

Coca‑Cola arrived in Canada over 120 years ago in 1896. In October 1905, the company applied to register the Coca‑Cola trademark in Canada and set up a small factory at 65 Bellwoods Avenue in Toronto. This was the first bottling facility outside the United States.

Together with our bottling partner, Coca‑Cola Canada Bottling, we offer more than 300 beverages across 20+ brands in Canada.

Today, the Coca‑Cola system in Canada operates in all ten provinces and employs over 5,700 people in more than 50 facilities across Canada.

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A Rich History: Refreshing the World and Making a Difference

For more than 135 years, the Coca‑Cola Company has been a part of people’s lives at holidays, special events, and everyday occasions. From our iconic brands and advertising to our sustainability initiatives around the world, the Coca‑Cola company aims to refresh the world while making a difference.

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