Fanta was invented in Nazi Germany during World War II after a trade embargo cut off Coca-Cola syrup from German bottling plants. Rather than shut down operations, the head of Coca-Cola's German division created an entirely new soda from local ingredients like whey and apple pomace. The drink only became legal internationally after the war ended and Coca-Cola reasserted control over the brand.
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