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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.
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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.
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Became the first cola company to offer a non calorie soda
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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.
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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.
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In 1998, we acquired Tropicana, including Dole juice brands, making PepsiCo the leader in the 100% juice and juice drink category.
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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.
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Cola drinkers learned it was possible to get bold cola taste with zero calories with the launch of Pepsi MAX in 2007
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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
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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.
