Gardenia Cola vending machine

Gardenia Cola seems to be the leading coke (the drink) manufacturer in Sabah. This is interesting coz the other states seem to be dominated by the #1 cola based drink producer - Coca Cola. Gardenia Cola dominates the carbonated drinks shelves of hypermarkets and convenience stores like 7-11. I even saw several vending machines dispending Gardenia Cola and other Gardenia flavored canned beverages. Gardenia is best known for its bakery products and is a major producer of bread related goods in Peninsula Malaysia. Gardenia Cola is made by Gardenia Beverages in Kota Kinabalu, Sahab. Coca-cola (coke) is still the major brand of cola drinks in Malaysia though, except in Sabah. I could not resist addressing this cultural glitch and inserted RM 1.30 in coins into the Gardenia vending machine and purchased a Gardenia Cola drink. The distinctive red can of Gardenia cola dropped down into the holding cell of the vending machine, still cold from the internal cooling system. Here's a closer ...

02:28:41 October 21, 2005, Friday (PDT) Source: sixthseal.com

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