PepsiCola

PepsiCola is a carbonated soft drink produced by PepsiCo. It originated in the United States in 1893, when pharmacist Caleb Bradham of New Bern, North Carolina created the beverage, originally named Brad's Drink. The drink was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, with the name drawing on the word dyspepsia to suggest digestive benefits and on the cola flavor.

Through the early 20th century, Pepsi-Cola expanded its distribution and gained recognition as a national brand. In 1965, the Pepsi-Cola Company merged with Frito-Lay to form the multinational corporation PepsiCo, combining beverages with its snack food operations. Since then, Pepsi-Cola has been marketed as PepsiCo’s flagship cola and has competed with Coca-Cola in many markets around the world.

Variants and packaging have evolved over time. Diet Pepsi was introduced in 1964 as a sugar-free option, and additional variants such as Pepsi Zero Sugar have been marketed to appeal to different consumer preferences. The beverage has been sold in a range of packaging formats, including glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles, in various sizes.

Global reach characterizes Pepsi-Cola today, with distribution in many countries and localized marketing campaigns tailored to regional tastes and regulatory environments. The brand remains one of the leading cola beverages in the world and is a regular feature in PepsiCo’s product lineup alongside other drinks and snack products.