At 239 years of age and counting, Schweppes is not only the oldest soda brand in existence but the first bottled soft drink, period (via RFDTV). Schweppes did not introduce a flavored beverage until 1835, nearly four decades after Johann Jacob Schweppe's retirement (via Schweppes).
The oldest soft drink in the world is one you may not have expected. Per its website, Schweppes, founded in 1783, wins the title. The company was invented in Switzerland by Jacob Schweppe, who refined the carbonation of mineral water before patenting it as his own.
It wasn't until the creation of root beer in 1876 that soda began to evolve into a drink option. Cola flavored soda entered the market shortly after in 1881. Dr Pepper was created in 1885 and believed to be the first soda as we know it today followed by Coca-Cola one year later.
The disastrous introduction of “New Coke” in 1985 appeared to set Coca-Cola back. Yet by the end of the year, it was clear the “mistake” had actually helped Coca-Cola's sales, allowing Coke to retain its spot as the largest-selling soda over Pepsi.
By 1983, Pepsi was outselling Coke in supermarkets, leaving Coke dependent on its larger infrastructure of soda machines and fast food tie-ins to preserve its lead. That was a success in its own right. But even better, Pepsi forced Coke into an infamous business blunder.
Coca-Cola generated over $43 billion in revenue, compared to PepsiCo's over $86 billion in 2022. PepsiCo has its primary operations in the US. Coca-Cola is the largest beverage company in the world.
What two sodas make Dr Pepper? Dr Pepper is a unique blend of 23 flavors and does not contain any other sodas. Some people compare the flavor to a combination of cola and cherry, but Dr Pepper is truly its own unique beverage.
The most popular soft drink in the world is Coca-Cola. Many people are familiar with the iconic red can that has white calligraphy on it. Coca-Cola comes from the United States.
It is no surprise here, but the number one most popular soft drink is hands down Coca-Cola Classic. Manufactured by the largest soft drink beverage company in the world, Coke is the staple of the Coca-Cola Company. Crisp, delicious, and super refreshing, Coca-Cola Original is an all-time favorite.
Now five generations later – Saxbys is Australia's oldest family operated soft drink manufacturer with over 150 years of experience and knowledge of quenching the Australian thirst.
The first soda machine was patented in 1819 — and the guy working behind the counter was known as a soda jerk. In 1876, root beer started to be sold to the public — and was flavored with more than 25 herbs berries and roots. The first cola-flavored soda was sold in 1881 and Dr. Pepper was invented four years later.
After drinking only soda for 16 years, a French woman was rushed to the hospital and found out she has severe heart problems. According to the Daily Mail, the 31-year old Monaco woman drank only soda since just after puberty.
Schweppe, formed Schweppes in 1783 and selling the world's first bottled soft drink. Soft drink brands founded in the 19th century include R. White's Lemonade in 1845, Dr Pepper in 1885 and Coca-Cola in 1886. Subsequent brands include Pepsi, Irn-Bru, Sprite, Fanta, 7 Up and RC Cola.
And based on all that, the most unpopular soda in the country is Diet Coke. The rest of the top five least popular are: Sierra Mist . . . Sunkist . . . 7-Up . . . and Barq's Root Beer. The most popular is regular Coke, which isn't much of a surprise.
Coca-Cola sold about 418.4 billion litres of carbonated beverages in 2020, while Pepsi sold 310 billion litres. This statistic is a testament to the enduring popularity of Coca-Cola, as it sold over 100 billion litres more than Pepsi in 2020.
The taste of Dr Pepper is really hard to describe, simply because there's nothing quite like it. Some say it has a hint of cherry or a trace of liquorice, but the reason it's so hard to describe what Dr Pepper tastes like, is probably down to the fact that there's a combination of 23 different flavours!
Originally made in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, the drink's unique flavor was a hit when it was first sold in 1885. Wade Morrison, the drug store owner, named it "Dr. Pepper" after Dr. Charles Pepper, a Virginia doctor who was the father of a girl Morrison was once in love with.
Where Coke and Pepsi Stand Now. As of 2019, Coca-Cola commanded 43.7% of the carbonated soft drink market while PepsiCo commanded 24.1%, according to Statista. And in 2020, Coca-Cola had a market cap of $185.8 billion while PepsiCo had a market cap of $188.6 billion, Investopedia reported.
As Gladwell also found in his research about taste, people tended to prefer Pepsi in a single sip test because naturally, we're drawn to sweeter sips. It's proven by Pepsi's nutritional content that it has slightly more sugar than Coke, and therefore Pepsi tends to take home a sip test easily with a big advantage.
Pepsi currently trails Coca-Cola in Japan with the second highest market share — the country is Coke's second-biggest market after America with more than US$10bn in sales. In terms of drinks groups, Suntory trails its rival with a market share of 17.1%, behind Coca Cola on 22.4%.