Important Milestones for The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd. -
1952
Coca-Cola arrived in Malta thanks to a local entrepreneur. The plant in Malta was inaugurated on the 18th May 1952.
1968
Fanta Orange launched in Malta
1970
The Mizzi family acquired the exclusive license for the bottling and distribution of the the products produced by The Coca-Cola Company and began trading on the 27th April 1970
1979
Sprite was introduced on the local market
1986
Diet Coke was incorporated in the portfolio
1987
Diet Sprite was launched
1988
Kristal Table Water was bottled by the Company and started selling locally
1992
Introduction of Soft Drinks in 1 litre returnable glass bottles
1993
Nestea in 33cl cans were imported and distributed locally
1995
Coca-Cola products available on draught
Introduction of Finley range of mixers
The distribution of Stella Artois Beer was acquired
1996
Coca-Cola products launched in Post-Mix and Pre-Mix packaging
1997
Krest (a local bitter sweet drink) & Diet Krest were launched
2002
Fanta Lemon was added to the portfolio
Powerade Sports Drink range was introduced
2003
Kristal in 0.5litre and 2 litre was re-launched in new PET packaging
Nestea in 0.5litre and 2 litre was re-launched in new PET packaging
2004
Burn energy drink was launched
2005
Leffe – Blond, Brune, Radieuse Beers and Hoegaarden Beer were introduced.
Evian Natural Mineral Water was launched - Click hereto view Press Release
2006
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2008
For the first time in its history, the Chairman and CEO of The Coca Cola Company visits The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd - Click here to view Press Release
Boddington Beer was included into our beer category
Gilde Pilsener Beer was introduced
Irish Classic Naturally Flavoured Waters range were added to our portfolio - Click here to view Press Release
