Which is older Coke or Pepsi?

Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893. Both companies have long histories, and each has had some ups and downs along the way.
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What soda is the oldest?

Created in 1866, Vernon's Ginger Ale is the oldest soda pop in America. Vernor's is located in Michigan and was created by James Vernor. The unique flavor was actually created on accident by leaving the soda pop encased in wood while he went off to war.
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What is the second oldest soda?

9 Oldest Sodas in the World
  • Barq's Root Beer. Year Created: 1898. Country of Origin: United States of America. ...
  • Pepsi. Year Created: 1893. ...
  • Coca-Cola. Year Created: 1886. ...
  • Dr Pepper. Year Created: 1885. ...
  • Moxie. Year Created: 1885. ...
  • Fioravanti. Year Created: 1878. ...
  • Hires Root Beer. Year Created: c. ...
  • Vernors Ginger Ale. Year Created: 1866.
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Is Coca-Cola the oldest soda?

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 story doesn't end there; there have been many modifications to the way soda has been enjoyed between its invention and today.
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Who's bigger Pepsi or Coke?

Since 2004, Coca-Cola Company has been the market leader, according to industry statistics. Pepsi ranks second, followed by Dr. Pepper-Snapple. In Q1 2022, PepsiCo had a market cap of $229.3 billion while Coca-Cola had a market cap of $268.4 billion.
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What is the most popular soda in the world 2021?

Top Beverage Brands in the World in 2021
  • Coca-Cola.
  • Pepsi.
  • Red Bull.
  • Nescafé
  • Monster.
  • Sprite.
  • Monster.
  • Gatorade.
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Who drinks the most soda in the world?

Soft drink per capita consumption in the ten most populated countries worldwide 2019. In 2019, Mexico was the country with the highest carbonated soft drink consumption, namely over 630 8-ounce servings per capita per year.
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Did Pepsi copy Coke?

Coke came before Pepsi, although only by a few years. Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893.
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Is Dr. Pepper Older than Coke?

Dr Pepper is actually one year older than Coca-Cola, and although its museum is somewhat less flashy than the Coke museum in Atlanta, its history is no less rich. What is this? In 1885, pharmacist Charles Alderton invented the beverage at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store.
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What was the first soda drink?

History of soft drinks. The first marketed soft drinks appeared in the 17th century as a mixture of water and lemon juice sweetened with honey. In 1676 the Compagnie de Limonadiers was formed in Paris and granted a monopoly for the sale of its products.
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Why is Dr. Pepper called Dr. Pepper?

in the names of products to convey the impression that they were healthful. A theory often cited is that the drink was named after an actual doctor, one Charles T. Pepper of Rural Retreat, Virginia. Morrison may have named the drink after the doctor in gratitude for Pepper having given Morrison his first job.
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What is the most popular soda?

Coca-Cola has been the most popular soda brand in the U.S. and around the world for decades, and it continued its dominance last year.
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When did Coke come out?

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. Serving nine drinks per day in its first year, Coca-Cola was new refreshment in its beginning.
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When did Pepsi come out?

In 1898, chemist Caleb Bradham created Pepsi-Cola, a carbonated cola drink crafted to refresh and energize customers of his New Bern, NC, drugstore.
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What came first Sprite or 7Up?

Sprite was introduced to market in 1961 by the Coca Cola company, and 7Up was introduced in 1928 by the Pepsi Cola company.
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What is the 23 flavors in Dr. Pepper?

What are the 23 flavors? The 23 flavors are cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto (almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper, birch and prickly ash.
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What came first soda or pop?

1835 The first bottled soda water is available in the U.S. 1850 A manual, hand & foot operated, filling & corking device, is first used for bottling soda water. 1861 The term "pop" is first coined.
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Who Won the Cola war?

The Wall Street Journal Declares Diet Coke the Winner of the 'Cola Wars' Although Coca-Cola sales had topped Pepsi's sales for years, the two sodas were always No. 1 and 2, respectively.
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What does Pepsi stand for?

Wikipedia: The drink 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, named after the digestive enzyme pepsin and kola nuts used in the recipe.
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What flavor is Coke supposed to be?

The primary taste of Coca-Cola is thought to come from vanilla and cinnamon, with trace amounts of essential oils, and spices such as nutmeg.
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What is the healthiest soda?

11 Best Sugar-Free Sodas on Grocery Store Shelves
  • Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, Cola.
  • Virgil's Zero Sugar Root Beer.
  • Reed's Zero Sugar Real Ginger Ale.
  • Bubly Sparkling Water, Cherry.
  • Spindrift Lemon Sparkling Water.
  • Poland Spring Sparkling Water, Lemon Lime.
  • LaCroix.
  • Perrier.
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Who drinks the most alcohol?

According to the World Health Organization, the citizens of Czechia consumed the most alcohol per capita in 2019, with individuals consuming about 14.26 liters of pure alcohol.
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Why do Mexicans drink a lot of Coke?

Although the country's appetite for sugary drinks has sometimes been put down to the lack of clean water in some parts of the country, Villalpando disagrees. "It's cultural," he says. "Mexican mums like having chubby kids in their homes as it shows they're feeding them properly.
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What is the unhealthiest soda?

According to a recent story by The Daily Meal, the top five unhealthiest — based on caloric, sodium, carbohydrate, and sugar content — are:
  • Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash.
  • Wild Cherry Pepsi.
  • Fanta Orange.
  • Mountain Dew.
  • Mellow Yellow.
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