Fritz Kola
Fritz Kola is a German craft cola brand headquartered in Hamburg, privately owned and manufactured in Germany. Known for its high caffeine content and distinctive black branding, it is the leading European alternative to Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Hamburg
Founded
2002
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
fritz-kulturgüter GmbH
Data Hosting
EU
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
AI Trains on User Data
no
GDPR Status
compliant
DSA Designation
na
Carbon Neutral
claimed
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on July 22, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2002
Founded
Mirco Wolf Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl founded the company in Hamburg, Germany.
2012
Rebranding
Company rebranded from fritz-kola to fritz-kulturgüter GmbH to reflect a broader product portfolio.
2014
Expansion
Significant expansion of distribution networks across Western Europe.
2022
Acquisition
Investment firm Vensers acquired a majority stake in the company to support international growth.