Celebrating 50 Years of Coca-Cola in Nepal: Join the Digital Quiz!

With Coca-Cola celebrating the remarkable achievement of 50 years in Nepal, the company invites the nation to join a digital quiz titled ‘Coca Cola 50 Years Quiz Time’ hosted on the Khalti application platform. Through their erudition of interesting trivia around Coke’s enduring presence in Nepal as a Himalayan country, quiz participants are rewarded with attractive gift hamper prizes which serve more than just a token gesture for half a century's worth of unforgettable memories that have become woven into the fabric society and culture within this vibrant nation.

Through an official statement, the globally admired beverages corporation eloquently summarizes how over decades generations of Nepali consumers consuming ubiquitous Coca-Cola products and experiences ranging from intimate family celebrations to grand civic festivities have established enduring attachments towards the brand while driving profound connections and unity among various demographics through shared joy.

In terms of operational milestones over the years, Bottlers Nepal Limited (BNL) was established within Kathmandu with a twin production facility bottling refreshing drinks and another one in Chitwan called Bottlers Nepal Terai Ltd. Today, the large retail distribution network has over 100,000 outlets nationally besides directly and indirectly supporting livelihoods of around a thousand employees as well as those linked to supply chains.

BNL Chairman NN Singh reminisced the early challenges overcome since 1973 including infrastructural limitations and remote logistical connections persisting when Coca-Cola first arrived on Nepal's shores guided by entrepreneurial conviction in the fledgling market's promise. He poignantly articulated how resilient collaborations cultivated through sincere efforts have organically blossomed across decades underscoring the company's central philosophy of quenching Nepal's aspirations through meaningful contributions to uplifting society. 

Conveying heartfelt gratitude, he thanked all patrons, partners and personnel whose enduring affection and solid support continuously inspire Coca-Cola Nepal's exciting journey ahead taking the power of refreshing positivity deeper still into the fabric of this cherished land as it marches onwards imbued in the spirit of optimism and enterprise.

Coca-Cola: Some Interesting Facts

• Original Coca-Cola recipe was created in 1886 by John S. Pemberton as a medicinal drink made from coca leaves and kola nuts, hence the name. It was bought and transformed into a popular soda by businessman Asa Griggs Candler.
• The famous Coca-Cola bottle contour design was patented in 1915 and the drink only became completely sold in iconic contoured glass bottles by the 1920s establishing global brand imagery.
• During WW2, the Coca-Cola Company president declared drinks for GIs to be sent based on advanced locations as close as possible to the frontlines even if it meant setting up mobile bottling plants aboard ships.
• The secret Coca-Cola formula today sits secured in an underground steel safe at the World of Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, accessible only to 2 company officials at one time preventing tampering.
• Coca-Cola owns four of the top five soft drink brands in the world - Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite catering to billions with thousands of employees globally and sold now in over 200 countries demonstrating tremendous influencer brand power.
• The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas trucks decorated with fairy lights during the holiday season are now a popular branded tradition in many Western nations with the public getting a chance to meet Santa!
• Scarcity of Coca-Cola syrup overseas during 1941 WWII rationing led a German Coca-Cola manufacturer to formulate a new innovative fruit-flavored soda using available scraps to substitute cola ingredients which soon became famous as “Fanta” keeping production going despite embargoes until the war ended!
• The enterprising Fanta experiment emerged out of necessity responding to foreign trade interruptions beyond the company's control but soon flourished carrying strong recognition and popularity long afterward, cementing it as a novel triumphant Coca-Cola sub-brand in itself diversifying through additional flavors over years today sold now in over 190 countries epitomizing successful brand improvisation from crisis spurring innovation.