Where does the soft drink company Kofola come from?

The company is one of the leading soft drinks producers and distributors in Central and Eastern Europe. Kofola originated in the Czechoslovak Research Institute of Medicinal Plants in Prague now Czech Republic in 1959, during research targeted at finding a possible use for surplus caffeine produced in the process of coffee roasting.

When did Kofola start making Semtex in Slovenia?

In April 2009, Kofola acquired Pinelli and since then has produced the energy drink Semtex. In 2010, Kofola opened a new factory in Mnichovo Hradiště. In December 2014, Kofola bought Slovenian factory for mineral water Radenska.

Who is the owner of kofola Czech Republic?

After a period of decline and trademark lawsuits (many companies produced their own similarly tasting “kofola” because the term became a genericized trademark ), in 2000 the Santa nápoje company, owned by the Greek -immigrant Samaras family, became the only producer and distributor of Kofola in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

When did Kofola start using the coffee bean logo?

Since 2002 the producer has launched a successful media campaign aimed at a young and hip audience based on the slogan “Když ji miluješ, není co řešit / Keď ju miluješ, nie je čo riešiť” (“If you love it, there is nothing to question”). Until 2000, the Kofola logo featured a coffee bean.

How many Kofola mates work in a day?

About 250 Kofola mates work in modern offices every day. They contribute to our beverages development, marketing and also keep running our information systems, engage in work with people, controlling and other important tasks. Kofolas birthplace, where we have produced a wide range of our products on eight production lines for 25 years.

What are the main ingredients in Kofola syrup?

In December 2014, Kofola bought Slovenian factory for mineral water Radenska. Kofo syrup, the main ingredient of Kofola, consists of 14 herbal and fruit ingredients (such as extracts from apple, cherry, currant, or herbal aroma ), sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup (2014), and caramel.