Pepsi

Pepsi is a carbonated cola soft drink originally created in 1893 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in New Bern, North Carolina, where it was first sold as "Brad's Drink." It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 and later shortened to Pepsi in 1961.

Pepsi is a carbonated cola soft drink originally created in 1893 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in New Bern, North Carolina. It was first sold as "Brad's Drink," renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, and shortened to Pepsi in 1961. Pepsi is now produced and marketed by PepsiCo, a major multinational food and beverage company.

History

Pepsi originated in New Bern, North Carolina, where Caleb Bradham first sold it in his drugstore in 1893 under the name "Brad's Drink." The beverage was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 and later shortened to Pepsi in 1961.

Brand ownership

Pepsi is marketed by PepsiCo, which was formed in 1965 through the merger of the Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay. Pepsi became the namesake product of a company that later expanded into a broad food and beverage portfolio.

Product and marketing

Pepsi is a cola soft drink and has been sold in various formulations over time, including diet and caffeine-free versions. It has been associated with major marketing campaigns and long-running competition with Coca-Cola.

Global presence

PepsiCo products are sold in many countries and the Pepsi brand is widely recognised internationally. Pepsi is one of the company’s flagship beverage brands.