TuKola
tuKola is a cola brand produced and marketed in Cuba by Los Portales S.A., a joint venture with Nestlé Group.
Product lines
tuKola was produced at Los Portales' facility in Guane, Pinar del Río Province, until the 1980s. Production was then taken over by Empresa de Bebidas y Licores de Pinar del Río.The cola is sold in 355 ml cans, 330 ml bottles, and 1.5 litre plastic bottles.
Culture
The success of tuKola in Cuba can be attributed to Coca-Cola's withdrawal from Cuba in 1962, leaving a gap in the market.Notable people, such as the American chef Andrew Zimmern, have praised the taste of tuKola.