Pakola
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| Type | soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mehran Bottlers (Pvt) Ltd, Gul Bottlers (Pvt) Ltd |
| Distributor | Ghazi Company B.V. in the Netherlands and Europe. |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Introduced | 14 August 1950 |
| Colour | Green |
| Flavour | Ice-cream Soda |
| Variants | Orange Soda, Lemonade, Ice-cream Soda, Lychee, Fresh Lime, Apple Sidra, Raspberry, Jucina and Fruitina. |
Pakola is a line of flavoured carbonated soft drinks originating from Pakistan, the product name is derived from "Pakistan Cola".
Origin
Pakola was launched in Pakistan on 14 August 1950, by Haji Ali Muhammad. [1] The Pakola brand name is owned by Teli family. In 2007, the Teli family sold its rights to the Leghari family. Today the Leghari family who previously owned Sukkur Pepsi, own the rights to Pakola nation wide with the exception of Karachi city.
Products
Although the green drink, "Pakola Cream Soda", became the company's trademark product, several variants have since been introduced, namely, Pakola Lychee, Pakola Orange, Pakola Raspberry, and Pakola Fresh Lime.[1] Pakola has also launched a milk range produced by Pakola Products Limited.
Production
Pakola is currently produced by two companies, Mehran Bottlers and Gul Bottlers. [1]
Distribution
Pakola is one of the few beverages manufactured in Pakistan that is exported globally. [1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Corporate Profile : Mehran Bottlers (Pvt.) Ltd.". Pakola.com.pk. 2009. Retrieved 2014-06-28.