Olvi Cola

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Olvi Cola
Type Soft Drink
Manufacturer Olvi
Country of origin  Finland
Flavour Cola

Olvi Cola (formerly Classic Cola) is a cola soft drink manufactured by Olvi in Finland. There is also a sugar-free version.

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