Sprite Zero Sugar Lemon-Lime soft drink

Sprite is a world-renowned lemon-lime flavored soft drink that was first developed in West Germany in 1959 under the name Fanta Klare Zitrone. It was introduced to the United States market as Sprite in 1961 by the Coca-Cola Company to compete against 7Up. Since its launch, it has become one of the most recognizable soda brands globally.

While the brand originated in Germany and is owned by an American multinational corporation, the physical production of Sprite occurs in hundreds of bottling facilities across the globe. The Coca-Cola Company typically produces the concentrated syrup, which is then sold to local licensed bottling partners who mix, carbonate, bottle, and distribute the final product within their specific regions. This decentralized manufacturing model ensures that the beverage consumed in any given country is likely bottled relatively locally.