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Creation
In 1898, chemist Caleb Bradham created Pepsi-Cola, a carbonated cola drink crafted to refresh and energize customers of his New Bern, NC, drugstore. Today the Pepsi trademark includes Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi MAX and Pepsi NEXT. -
Mountain Dew Creation
Mountain Dew was created in Tennessee by Barney and Ally Hartman. Revised by Bill Birdgforth in 1958. Bought by Pepsi in 1964. Mountain Dew has become one of the most popular sodas in the U.S. -
Diet Pepsi with No calories
Became the first cola company to offer a non calorie soda -
Iced Tea
In 1991, PepsiCo teamed up with Unilever LLC to launch Lipton ready-to-drink iced teas. Today the Pepsi/Lipton Partnership offers a full range of unsweetened, no-calorie, low-calorie and sweetened iced teas under the Lipton Iced Tea, Brisk and Pure Leaf brands. -
Aquafina
In 1994, PepsiCo entered the bottled water market with Aquafina, which is purified using a proprietary seven-step reverse osmosis process known as Hydro-7 to guarantee purity and taste. -
Tropicana and Dole
In 1998, we acquired Tropicana, including Dole juice brands, making PepsiCo the leader in the 100% juice and juice drink category. -
Gatorade
In 2001, we acquired Gatorade, the original sports performance drink. With a scientifically proven blend of carbohydrates and key electrolytes, Gatorade Thirst Quencher is designed for use in the moment of activity to help athletes hydrate, refuel and push through. -
Pepsi Max
Cola drinkers learned it was possible to get bold cola taste with zero calories with the launch of Pepsi MAX in 2007 -
More innovation
2016 marked the launch of zero-calorie products like Propel Electrolyte Water, Aquafina Sparkling and Pepsi Zero Sugar and premium beverages such as Pure Leaf Tea House Collection and 1893 from the Makers of Pepsi-Cola -
Journey continues
In 2018 we introduced bubly, a flavored sparkling water with no artificial flavors, sweeteners or calories; Mtn Dew Ice, a clear, refreshing lemon-lime DEW with 100 calories per 12 ounces; Tropicana Coco Blends, a juice drink with no artificial flavors, sweeteners and 10% coconut water; and Tropicana Kids, a certified USDA Organic premium fruit juice drink made with 45% real fruit juice and mixed with filtered water, with no artificial flavors or added sweeteners.