Pepsi (Sverige)

Overview

Pepsi sold in Sweden is the international Pepsi cola brand produced and distributed locally for the Swedish market; local production and packaging in Sweden is handled by Carlsberg Sverige. (carlsbergsverige.se)

Brand origin and ownership

Pepsi was originally created in the United States (first sold as “Brad’s Drink” by Caleb Bradham in the 1890s and later named Pepsi-Cola). Today the Pepsi brand is owned globally by PepsiCo, Inc., an American multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. (wonderfulmuseums.com)

Local manufacturing and bottling

In Sweden, Pepsi beverages (including Pepsi, Pepsi Max and other Pepsi variants) are produced and packaged locally by Carlsberg Sverige — Carlsberg acts as PepsiCo’s bottling and distribution partner in Sweden and has been recognized for strong Pepsi performance in the region. Product pages and corporate materials from Carlsberg Svenska confirm the beverages are produced in Sweden and list local packaging formats. (carlsbergsverige.se)

Practical notes for data systems

• Manufacturing country for the SKU sold as “Pepsi (Sverige)” should be recorded as Sweden (local bottling by Carlsberg Sverige). (carlsbergsverige.se)
• Ultimate brand ownership remains PepsiCo, Inc. (United States); local production and distribution are handled by Carlsberg Sverige under licence/partnership arrangements. (contact.pepsico.com)