Who owns 7UP?
7UP
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- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Israel
7UP is an American lemon-lime soft drink brand launched in 1929. 7UP is ultimately owned by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., a publicly listed U.S. company.[1]
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What is 7UP?
7UP is a non-caffeinated lemon-lime soft drink brand. Keurig Dr Pepper describes 7UP as the Original Uncola and lists 7UP among its portfolio of beverage brands.[1]
Who owns 7UP?
7UP is ultimately owned by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is headquartered in the United States and is publicly listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol KDP.[1] In the United States, Keurig Dr Pepper owns and manages the 7UP brand. PepsiCo distributes 7UP in many international markets under separate regional arrangements.[2]
Where does 7UP come from?
7UP originated in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, in 1929.[4] Charles Leiper Grigg created the drink after developing a lemon-lime soda formula with seven natural flavors.[4] The product was initially launched under the name Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda, and the name 7UP appeared later in 1929.[9] The brand became part of the Dr Pepper business in 1988, and Cadbury Schweppes acquired the combined company in 1995.[10] The Dr Pepper Snapple Group was later spun off from Cadbury Schweppes in 2008, and Keurig Green Mountain combined with Dr Pepper Snapple Group in 2018 to form Keurig Dr Pepper.[2]
What products does 7UP make?
7UP makes lemon-lime carbonated soft drinks, including regular 7UP and reduced-sugar or sugar-free variants in selected markets. The Spanish 7UP range includes 7UP Zero Azúcar, formerly called 7UP Free.[4] Keurig Dr Pepper announced a lime-led reformulation of 7UP in 2026.[1] Product names, formulas, and distribution arrangements vary by country.
Frequently asked questions about 7UP
Is 7UP owned by PepsiCo?
- No. 7UP is ultimately owned by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. in the United States, while PepsiCo distributes 7UP in many international markets under regional arrangements.[1][2]
Is 7UP a Coca-Cola product?
- No. 7UP is not owned by Coca-Cola. The U.S. 7UP business belongs to Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., whose portfolio also includes Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Crush, and A&W.[1][7]
When was 7UP invented?
- 7UP was launched in 1929. Charles Leiper Grigg created the original lemon-lime drink in St. Louis, Missouri.[4]
Does 7UP contain caffeine?
- 7UP is described as a non-caffeinated lemon-lime soft drink.[2] Formulas and product ranges can vary by market, so shoppers should check the package label for the specific product.
Does 7UP have a sugar-free version?
- Yes. Sugar-free versions are sold in selected markets. In Spain, the sugar-free product is called 7UP Zero Azúcar, previously known as 7UP Free.[4]
Sources: keurigdrpepper.com, en.wikipedia.org, filecache.investorroom.com, 7up.es, news.keurigdrpepper.com, investors.keurigdrpepper.com, stocklight.com, sec.gov
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Products from 7UP
28- 7up Zero Zucker soft drinkBeverage – Sugar-Free Lemon-Lime Soda
- 7up Zero Sugar Pink LemonadeBeverage – Soda
- 7UP Zero Sugar soft drinkBeverage – Soda
- 7up Zero Zahăr Soft DrinkBeverage – Carbonated Soft Drink
- 7 Up Lemon & Lime Soft DrinkBeverage – Carbonated Soft Drink
- 7UP SodaStream SyrupBeverage – Drink Concentrate
- 7 Up lemon-lime flavored soft drinkBeverage – Soda
- 7up Free soft drinkBeverage – Lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink
- 7 Up lemon and lime soft drinkBeverage – Soda
- 7 Up lemon-lime soft drinkBeverage – Soda
- 7UP Zero Sugar (Cero Azúcar)Beverage – Soda
- 7UP Pink LemonadeBeverage – Soda
- Seven Up (7UP) lemon-lime sodaBeverage – Carbonated Soft Drink
- 7up Lemon and Lime Soft DrinkBeverage – Soda
- 7up Zero SugarBeverage – Soda
- 7UP Free CherryBeverage – Sugar-Free Soft Drink
- 7 Up Lemon Lime SodaBeverage – Lemon-Lime Soda
- Seven Up soft drinkBeverage – Soda
- 7UP Pink Lemonade Zero SugarBeverage – Soft Drink
- Seven Up (7UP) soft drinkBeverage – Lemon-lime soda
- 7UP Zero Sugar SodaStream Soda MixBeverage – Soft drink concentrate
- 7up Lemon-Lime SodaBeverage – Carbonated Soft Drink
- Sodastream 7UP Zero Sugar flavor concentrateBeverage – Soft Drink Concentrate
- 7UP lemon-lime soft drinkBeverage – Soda
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