Fanta, Cause II. Did World War II Originate in Germany?

Even when we see it orange flavor “Fanta”, which has left behind, emerged with the materials at hand 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 the origin story of Fanta.

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 named “7X” used in the production of Coca-Cola, to Germany. restriction on the export of raw materials started. For this reason, there was a serious Coca-Cola shortage in Germany.

The first Fanta was apple and cheese flavored.

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

Its name comes from “Fantastic”.

A name was also needed for this beverage, which was produced with 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 founding members of the group, is in German. “Fantastisch” (Fantastic) He suggested the name “Fanta” as an abbreviation for the word.

It soon became popular.

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

With the spread of the name, many housewives included this drink in their meals. flavoring started using it as well.

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

Coca-Cola executives in the USA until the end of the war; They didn’t know if Keith was working 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 working; Despite being repeatedly pressured to become a N*zi, Keith refused to join the party and therefore faced great difficulties.

Keith bottled and sold Fanta under his own name. opportunity to earn wealth while he only thought of the company’s interests, even at the end of the war, he invited the Coca-Cola company back to its duties in Germany and handed over Fanta as well as the profits from the war years.

So why was Fanta making commercials with 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 opposition. He was either sent to prison or dismissed. In fact, this was the real reason for all the collaborations, both to be known as a successful businessman and to keep his company, which he valued very much.