CoolCola: Russia Launches Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite Alternatives After Soda Exodus


A Russian beverage maker has unveiled a new range of soft drinks to replace the iconic brands that have left the Russian market in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

In lieu of Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite, Russians will be able to choose from CoolCola, Fancy and Street, Russian drink producer Ochakovo announced Monday.


The three global soda brands have been largely absent from Russian shelves since the Coca-Cola Company suspended business in Russia in March. While Coca-Cola products can still be found in shops, prices have skyrocketed by roughly 200% since the suspension.

CoolCola has the “iconic taste of cola,” Ochakovo wrote online. Meanwhile, the brand’s bottles of orange-flavored Fancy and lemon-lime Street mimic the color schemes of Fanta and Sprite.

Established in the Soviet Union in 1978, Ochakovo largely produces traditional Russian beverages such as fermented grain-based kvass and low-alcohol honey drink medovukha.

The firm isn’t the only company to try and capitalize on Coca-Cola’s step back from the Russian market.

In April, a beverages company based in Russia’s Far East, the Slavda Group, launched Grink Cola to try and capture the hearts of Russia’s soda lovers. Meanwhile in May, in the northern Russian region of Komi, the Syktyvkarpivo factory launched its own brand of soda, Komi Cola.

However, both alternatives received a mixed response, with customers complaining that neither drink was “sweet and sparkling.”

That's what sanction does at times it's a blessing in disguise.

This is a clear sign of isolation.When we all stop buying your oil, we shall see how you will launch alternatives

Coca-Cola, sprite and fanta should all sue this product for copyrights

Heathrow44:
Coca-Cola, sprite and fanta should all sue this product for copyrights

They have been nationalized by Russia. All their assets are with Russian government

VictorUSA:
This is a clear sign of isolation.When we all stop buying your oil, we shall see how you will launch alternatives

Who are the we..

VictorUSA:
This is a clear sign of isolation.When we all stop buying your oil, we shall see how you will launch alternatives

who we

Naa
Coca cola pepsi and all the macdonald will come back

Heathrow44:
Coca-Cola, sprite and fanta should all sue this product for copyrights

They won't sue but will send delegation to Russia to see a business solution so that they can come back and continue

baralatie:

They won't sue but will send delegation to Russia to see a business solution so that they can come back and continue

they can sue to remove their initials from the names


Cool cola they should remove The letter C

Fancy they should remove the letter F

street they should remove the letter S

they can't accept someone making money on intellectual property

A self sufficient nations wether isolated or not would survive anyday and anytime!! I love this Russians man!!

Well, that’s called make your own shit.
But all those Coca-Cola etc are sugar

Heathrow44:



they can sue to remove their initials from the names


Cool cola they should remove The letter C

Fancy they should remove the letter F

street they should remove the letter S

they can't accept someone making money on intellectual property

That is why I said they (the investors) will seek to continue their business franchise in Russia under discussed business transactions

You never know what you are capable of until you look deeper... This is a blessing in disguise.

More jobs
Internally generated revenue.
Stronger ruble

Best way to go mother Russia

Heathrow44:



they can sue to remove their initials from the names


Cool cola they should remove The letter C

Fancy they should remove the letter F

street they should remove the letter S

they can't accept someone making money on intellectual property

lol
Cocacola can do no shït

Hanibbal:
That's what sanction does at times it's a blessing in disguise.

I remember naija get Bigi cola brands too….. nah blessings wey disguise o, McDonald’s don go, shell sef don vamoose… good riddance…. Chinese and Indians investors about to cash out

Biodun556:


In lieu of Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite, Russians will be able to choose from CoolCola, Fancy and Street, Russian drink producer Ochakovo announced Monday.




CoolCola has the “iconic taste fake taste of cola,”

They even had to use the western English

They know no one would buy it if it was in Russia

The West is just too much

chopnaira:

They even had to use the western English

They know no one would buy it if it was in Russia

The West is just too much

English too is full of borrowed language

tamdun:

English too is full of borrowed language

That was from 1000 years ago. We are talking about now and not ancient days.

Would have been better if they use Russian names instead of acting like slaves to the West by adopting English.

Gone are those days when Coca-Cola is the most popular brand in the whole world. Even in Naija, Bigi has sent them to oblivion. You rarely find coca-cola products on the streets like before.

Owopariola1:
Gone are those days when Coca-Cola is the most popular brand in the whole world. Even in Naija, Bigi has sent them to oblivion. You rarely find coca-cola products on the streets like before.

How many people they drink coca cola in Nigeria. Nigerians prefer "pure water" sachet due to poverty and hardship.

Coca Cola's main market is in advanced economies. Just like other multinational companies e.g. Samsung , Apple, Nike e.t.c.

gambojimeta:

How many people they drink coca cola in Nigeria. Nigerians prefer "pure water" sachet due to poverty and hardship.

Coca Cola's main market is in advanced economies. Just like other multinational companies e.g. Samsung , Apple, Nike e.t.c.

Really? Bigi must be laughing at you right now. Every grocery store/shop in Naija is not complete without Bigi products. Whether small kiosks or big retailers.
Bigi is in every Nigerian neighborhood, and no be today sef. Coca-Cola is a goner in Naija.

Owopariola1:


Really? Bigi must be laughing at you right now. Every grocery store/shop in Naija is not complete without Bigi products. Whether small kiosks or big retailers.
Bigi is in every Nigerian neighborhood, and no be today sef. Coca-Cola is a goner in Naija.

I don't even know who bigis is. I had to google.

I hope Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, owner of biggie pays you for this free advert. Atleast, I now know what bigi is

Ps: I also think I am right when I made the earlier claim of hardship In Nigeria.,the bigi drink appears to be a poor man version of Coca Cola and Pepsi.

gambojimeta:

I don't even know who bigis is. I had to google.

I hope Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, owner of biggie pays you for this free advert. Atleast, I now know what bigi is

Ps: I also think I am right when I made the earlier claim of hardship In Nigeria.,the bigi drink appears to be a poor man version of Coca Cola and Pepsi.

Lol. I don't need to argue this, it's visible to the blind and audible to the deaf. Coca-Cola has lost it in Naija. And for your info, they have the same price at the store. #150 each.

Owopariola1:


Lol. I don't need to argue this, it's visible to the blind and audible to the deaf. Coca-Cola has lost it in Naija. And for your info, they have the same price at the store. #150 each.

No wahala. Continue drinking Bigi and I will continue drinking my Coca Cola .

Biodun556:
CoolCola: Russia Launches Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite Alternatives After Soda Exodus


A Russian beverage maker has unveiled a new range of soft drinks to replace the iconic brands that have left the Russian market in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

In lieu of Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite, Russians will be able to choose from CoolCola, Fancy and Street, Russian drink producer Ochakovo announced Monday.


The three global soda brands have been largely absent from Russian shelves since the Coca-Cola Company suspended business in Russia in March. While Coca-Cola products can still be found in shops, prices have skyrocketed by roughly 200% since the suspension.

CoolCola has the “iconic taste of cola,” Ochakovo wrote online. Meanwhile, the brand’s bottles of orange-flavored Fancy and lemon-lime Street mimic the color schemes of Fanta and Sprite.

Established in the Soviet Union in 1978, Ochakovo largely produces traditional Russian beverages such as fermented grain-based kvass and low-alcohol honey drink medovukha.

The firm isn’t the only company to try and capitalize on Coca-Cola’s step back from the Russian market.

In April, a beverages company based in Russia’s Far East, the Slavda Group, launched Grink Cola to try and capture the hearts of Russia’s soda lovers. Meanwhile in May, in the northern Russian region of Komi, the Syktyvkarpivo factory launched its own brand of soda, Komi Cola.

However, both alternatives received a mixed response, with customers complaining that neither drink was “sweet and sparkling.”

So beautiful how do I get it here in Nigeria.

We all need to stand against the evil west before they dominate us and rule us with their evil ways.

Teazer4:
I remember naija get Bigi cola brands too….. nah blessings wey disguise o, McDonald’s don go, shell sef don vamoose… good riddance…. Chinese and Indians investors about to cash out

China backs Russia.

gambojimeta:

No wahala. Continue drinking Bigi and I will continue drinking my Coca Cola .

Ok nau.

Nancy2020:


China backs Russia.

lol @ Twitter caption fake news source.

Argument of which soda brand is good in Nigeria is a good one

Big cola
Coca cola
Pepsi cola


Who has the highest market share in Nigeria?

Hmmm
I think it is Pepsi cola oo