Mountain Dew Code Red

Mountain Dew Code Red is a cherry-flavored variant of the iconic Mountain Dew soft drink brand. Originally introduced in 2001, it represented one of the brand's first successful flavor expansions beyond the original citrus formula. The product is widely available across North America and is produced in numerous bottling facilities globally to serve local markets.

The Mountain Dew brand traces its origins back to Knoxville, Tennessee, where it was created in 1940 by Barney and Ally Hartman as a mixer for whiskey. The rights to the brand were later acquired by the Tip Corporation before being purchased by Pepsi-Cola in 1964. Today, it remains a flagship product within the portfolio of PepsiCo, Inc., a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. The company manages the brand's extensive global distribution through a network of company-owned and franchised bottling operations.