Even when we see it orange flavor “Fanta”, which has been left behind, was created with the materials available during the Nazi Germany period. And was he related to the N*ziler?

Come on, the world one of the most popular drinks Let’s take a closer look at Fanta’s origin story.

II. During World War II, the United States imposed an embargo on Germany.

When America entered the war in 1941, it stopped all trade with Germany. Produced with the formula called “7X” used in the production of Coca-Cola, after Germany. restrictions on the export of raw materials started. For this reason, there was a serious Coca-Cola shortage in Germany.

The first Fanta tasted like apple and cheese.

Max Keith, Head of Coca Cola GmbH (Coca Cola Germany), with the materials at hand Decided to make a soda. At that time they had leftover apple fiber and whey They mixed it up and made it into a drink.

The name comes from “Fantastic”.

A name was also needed for this drink, which was produced from the products at hand. Keith, head of Coca Cola GmbH, encouraged the team to think of ‘fantastic’ names when considering a name. Joe Knipp, one of the founders of the group, is in German. “Fantastic” (Fantastic) He suggested the name “Fanta” as an abbreviation for the word.

It quickly became popular.

This drink is more than your average drink to more sugar It quickly became one of the most popular drinks as it has a wide variety of soft drinks in the country.

With the spread of the name, many housewives included this drink in their meals. flavouring started using it too.

Was Max Keith, the creator of Fanta, a member of the N*zi party?

Coca-Cola executives in the US until the end of the war; They didn’t know if Keith worked for the company or the N*zi, because with him it was impossible to communicate. Despite such concerns, Keith was protecting Coca-Cola’s interests and employees at the time. So much so that Coca-Cola II. It was largely thanks to his efforts that he was able to restore production in Germany immediately after World War II.

According to an inspector’s report sent by Coca-Cola while Max Keith was at work; Despite being repeatedly pressured to become a N*zi, Keith refused to join the party and therefore encountered great difficulties.

Keith bottled and sold Fanta under his own name. opportunity to earn wealth thinking only of the interests of the company, even at the end of the war he invited the Coca-Cola company to resume its duties in Germany and handed over both Fanta and the profits from the war years.

So why did Fanta make commercials featuring N*zi soldiers?

Keith was a very smart businessman. In a country at war and ruled by a dictatorship, he managed to keep his company afloat and continue production. To achieve this feat, Keith He had no choice but to be close to H*tler.

Because businessmen at that time at the slightest resistance. He was sent to prison or fired. In fact, this was the real reason for all the collaborations, both to be known as a successful businessman and to keep his business, which he greatly appreciated.