Kola Roman

**Origin and History:**
– Invented in 1865 in Cartagena, Colombia by Don Carlos Román
– Initially similar to champagne soda, reinvented in the early 1900s by Don Henrique Pio Román
– Bottled and manufactured by Panamco FEMSA Colombia
– Historically preferred in Colombia’s Caribbean region
– One of the oldest sodas globally

**Manufacturing and Bottling:**
– Handled by Panamco FEMSA Colombia
– The manufacturing process is related to its bottle
– Ensures quality and consistency in production
– Adheres to specific standards and regulations
– Utilizes modern technology for bottling

**Popularity and Consumption:**
– Preferred soft drink in Colombia’s Caribbean region
– Holds a significant historical value
– Known for its unique taste and flavor
– Has a loyal consumer base
– Widely available across Colombia

**Sponsorship in Sports:**
– Sponsored various baseball teams in the Colombian Professional Baseball League
– First team, based in Cartagena, won a championship in 1956–57
– Sponsored the original Vaqueros de Montería in the 1990s
– Contributed to the development of baseball in Colombia
– Increased brand visibility through sports partnerships

**Cultural Significance:**
– Holds a special place in Colombian culture
– Considered a symbol of tradition and heritage
– Often associated with celebrations and gatherings
– Featured in local festivals and events
– Plays a role in preserving Colombia’s culinary history

Kola Roman (Wikipedia)

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The Kola Román is a Colombian soft drink that was invented in the city of Cartagena, Colombia in 1865 by Don Carlos Román. At first it was similar to a champagne soda, but was reinvented in the early 1900s by Don Henrique Pio Román.

Kola Román

Type	soft drink
Manufacturer	Panamco FEMSA Colombia
Country of origin	Colombia
Introduced	1865; 159 years ago (1865)

Kola Román is bottled and manufactured by Panamco FEMSA Colombia as related in its bottle. Kola Román is historically preferred in the Colombia's Caribbean region and it is one of the oldest sodas in the world.

Kola Román has sponsored several baseball team in the Colombian Professional Baseball League. The first Kola Román team, based in Cartagena, won a championship in the 1956–57 season. In the 1990s, Kola Román sponsored the original Vaqueros de Montería.