beverage 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 types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, juice, smoothie ...

s, Rola Cola was a carbonated

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created by Carlo Dini in 1979. The soda was produced in the

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by Dubuis & Rowsell (dissolved in 1999), and originally−formerly by Silver Spring Soft Drinks of

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, England; and was produced in the

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by the Ungerer Organization. Rola Cola is distributed in 22 countries and sold internationally.

History

Although it was no longer sold in the UK, because of a change of distribution, comedian Peter Kay often mentioned it in his routines. Rola Cola was re-launched into the UK in 2013 by CBL Drinks

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attempted to sue Rola Cola in the UK, but lost the case. They then attempted to sue Rola Cola in the U.S. for the same claims used in the UK.

References

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