Few people know that "Fanta" was invented in Germany in 1940 during the Second World War. Due to the embargo imposed by the anti-Hitler coalition,the supply of syrup to Germany, necessary for the production of Coca-Cola, was suspended. Then Max Kite,who was in charge of the Coca-Cola division in Germany during the Second World War, decided to create a new product based on the ingredients that were available in Germany at that time.The main components of the new drink were apple pomace (a waste product of cider production) and whey (a by-product of cheese production).The resulting drink was yellow in color and very different in taste from the orange "Fanta", which is now the most common.The name of the drink was the result of a collective discussion that began with Kite's call to the participants to "use your imagination" (in German - "Fantasie"),to which one of those present, Joe Knipp, immediately said - "Fanta!".
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