Cunnington Cola
The most popular Argentinian cola is arguably Cunnington Cola, which appeared in 2007 when Prodea S.A. expanded the Cunnington range with a regular cola and a light variant. The cola is often noted for pronounced carbonation and a distinct flavor profile, and it is widely cited as the strongest domestic competitor to The Two Americans.
The Cunnington brand was first introduced in 1950 by the Sangiácomo family, who had started importing tonic concentrates. The name was taken from the English archaeologist William Cunnington, who was the first European to develop a drink based on quinine after observing its use in India as protection against malaria.
The Sangiácomo family had been producing soft drinks since 1920, when Juan Vicente Sangiácomo established bottling activities in Argentina. The company remained active until it faced financial difficulties in the 1980s and ceased operations. The rights to the Cunnington name were later acquired by Prodea S.A., which relaunched Cunnington tonic water in 1997. The portfolio gradually expanded, and cola was added in 2007.
In 2025, Prodea S.A. was acquired by Refres Now, which has produced Manaos Cola since 2004, and Prodea S.A. also owned the Neuss brand, which included Neuss Cola. Following the acquisition, Cunnington Cola, Manaos Cola, and Neuss Cola appear to continue side by side under the same ownership.
