Schweppes sparkling water and mixers

Schweppes is one of the world's oldest and most iconic beverage brands, famously known for its invention of the first practical process for manufacturing carbonated mineral water in 1783. Founded by Jacob Schweppe in Geneva, Switzerland, the company later moved its headquarters to London in 1792 to expand its operations. Over the centuries, the brand became a global leader in mixers like tonic water and ginger ale.

Today, the manufacturing of Schweppes products is highly decentralized, taking place in dozens of countries worldwide to serve local markets efficiently. Because the brand's ownership is split geographically among several global beverage giants, production facilities are operated by different parent companies depending on the region.

The ownership history of Schweppes is complex. In the late 20th century, it merged with Cadbury to form Cadbury Schweppes. However, the brand was later spun off and sold in pieces. Currently, the ultimate ownership depends on the territory: it is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper in North America, while Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and The Coca-Cola Company manage the brand in much of Europe, Africa, and Asia. In other regions like Australia, it is managed by Asahi Group Holdings. This multi-owner structure ensures Schweppes remains a ubiquitous name in the global beverage industry.