TL;DR Yes, RC Cola is still being produced and sold today. RC Cola, which stands for "Royal Crown," is a brand of cola-flavored soft drink that was first introduced in 1905. It is known for its crisp, refreshing flavor and its unique blend of ingredients, which includes a blend of natural and artificial flavors. Amazon Long story short, after some other name changes — Nehi Corporation, and Royal Crown Cola company again — the company changed hands a few times through the involvement of Cadbury Schweppes It is moving away from its existing Royal Crown Bottling Corp. name because the company will no longer produce or distribute RC Cola and other brands owned by Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP). When Hatcher — then only 27 years old — was denied by one of the soda company's bottlers, he decided to halt Coca-Cola purchases and instead create his own soda recipe in his store's basement. The rest, as they say, is history. Join us as we go through the Royal Crown company's ups and downs. The Tragic History of RC Cola. Royal Crown Cola, or RC, is over eighty years old. It was an innovative brand that paired well with deep-dish pizza in Chicago and Moon Pies in the South. And RC Cola was still eclipsed by both Coca Cola and Pepsi. Historic Columbus Apr 1, 2021 5 min read From Union Bottling Works to Nehi to Royal Crown: the history of the Royal Crown Cola Company Happy Spring, everyone! In April, HCF's History Spotlights will cover the stories and legacies of five businesses that have been in our community for a long time. 0PWGZO.