tuKola () is a
cola
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brand
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produced and marketed in
Cuba
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by Los Portales S.A., a joint venture with
Nestlé
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Group.
Product lines
tuKola was produced at Los Portales' facility in
Guane,
Pinar del Río Province
Pinar del Río is one of the provinces of Cuba. It is at the western end of the island of Cuba.
Geography
The Pinar del Río province is Cuba's westernmost province and contains one of Cuba's three main mountain ranges, the Cordillera de Guanig ...
, until the 1980s. Production was then taken over by Empresa de Bebidas y Licores de Pinar del Río.
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The cola is sold in 355 ml cans, 330 ml bottles, and 1.5 liter plastic bottles.Los Portales: products
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Awards
* 2002 Expocaribe Award – tuKola Dietética[
* 2001 XIX Fihav Award – tuKola Dietética][
]
See also
*Soft drink
A soft drink (see § Terminology for other names) is a drink
A drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common t ...
* OpenCola
* Ciego Montero
References
External links
Cola brands
Cuban brands
Drink companies of Cuba
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