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Pepsi is created
Pepsi was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 after the root of the word "dyspepsia" and the kola nuts used in the recipe. The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy. -
Pepsi gets a new logo
Pepsi-Cola has a new logo, the first since it's inception back in 1898. -
Mountain Dew is Created
Created in Tennessee in the late 1940s, Mountain Dew quickly became a regional favorite for its one-of-a-kind citrus taste. Pepsi acquired the brand in 1964. -
Pepsi Changes its Logo
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Pepsi Changes its Logo
Pepsi introduces the classic blue white and red logo associated with the brand today -
No Calorie Diet Pepsi
Pepsi became the first national cola to offer a no-calorie option to consumers when Diet Pepsi was introduced in 1964 -
Logo Change
The classic font associated with Pepsi is changed and it keeps the blue, red and white -
Lipton Iced tea is Acquired
In 1991, PepsiCo teamed up with Unilever LLC to launch Lipton ready-to-drink iced teas. -
Starbucks
In 1994, PepsiCo entered a joint venture with Starbucks to market ready-to-drink coffee under the North American Coffee Partnership. -
Aquafina
In 1994, PepsiCo entered the bottled water market with Aquafina. -
Tropicana and Dole
In 1998, they acquired Tropicana, including Dole juice brands, making PepsiCo the leader in the 100% juice and juice drink category.
