Inca Kola
Inca Kola is a very successful cola soft drink made in Peru. It is common in parts of South America, and while it has not enjoyed major success elsewhere, it can be found in Latin American specialty shops worldwide. The sweet flavor reminds some people of bubblegum. Inca Kola is yellowish-gold in color, and sold in a can of the same color with an Inca motif.
Inca Kola was originally produced by the Lindley Corporation, which was founded by an English immigrant to Peru. It is one of very few soft drinks to outsell Coca Cola in any country. In 1999 the Coca Cola Company obtained 50% control of Inca Kola through a joint venture agreement with Lindley, and now Coca Cola has 100% ownership of the brand. Consequently Lindley now also bottles Coca Cola for the Peruvian market, although most Peruvians continue to prefer Inca Kola. In 1999, Coca Cola also acquired the trademark Inca Kola for everywhere excluding Peru. In Peru it is still held by the Lindley Corporation.
As of 2005, Inca Kola is sold in supermarkets in the United States in 2 litre bottles, cans, and individual bottles.