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Created in 1915 by The Root Glass Company of Terre Haute Indiana to stop the efforts of copycat cola brands, the bottle answered a brief that called for \u201cthe packaging to be highly distinctive, recognised by touch alone and identifiable even when in the dark\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The design stood the test of time and is now manufactured across the globe. In the UK, the bottles are made exclusively by Yorkshire-based glass manufacturer and Friends of Glass member, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ardaghgroup.com\/news\/ardagh-s-lightweighting-expertise-takes-the-coke-bottle-below-the-200g-mark\">Ardagh Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over the past century, the Contour Bottle has cemented its place not only in hearts of Coca-Cola lovers across the globe, but also as a true icon of popular culture and a favourite of glass fans everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As every Coca-Cola fan knows, it just tastes best in glass. 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