Cola Lacaye

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Cola Lacaye
TypeVarious fruit flavors
Manufacturer Brooklyn Bottling Group
Introduced1977

Cola Lacaye is a soft drink from Haiti founded by Rigobert Richardson in 1977. Today, Cola Lacaye soda is manufactured and distributed by The Brooklyn Bottling Group, which manufactures, distributes, and imports various Caribbean-based soft drinks and food. [1] Cola Lacaye comes in three island flavors; Fruit Cola, Fruit Champagne and Banana. [2] Cola Lacaye is available in 12oz bottles and 2 liter bottles. Cola Lacaye has become part of the Haitian American cultural dining experience, especially for Rigobert's son, Ryan Richardson. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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