Pepsi soft drink

Pepsi is a globally recognized carbonated soft drink that originated in the United States in the late 19th century. Originally formulated by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in New Bern, North Carolina, it was first marketed as "Brad's Drink" in 1893 before being renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898. The brand was created with the intent of aiding digestion and boosting energy, leading to its widespread popularity and eventual evolution into a global powerhouse.

Today, Pepsi is manufactured in numerous countries across the globe through a vast network of company-owned bottling plants and franchise agreements. While the syrup concentrate is often produced in centralized facilities, the final carbonation and bottling processes occur locally in nearly every major international market to ensure freshness and reduce transportation costs.

Ownership of the brand has transitioned from its founder to the modern-day PepsiCo, Inc., which was formed in 1965 through a merger with Frito-Lay. As of 2026, PepsiCo remains a publicly traded multinational corporation. It is owned by a diverse group of institutional and individual shareholders, with major asset management firms like Vanguard and BlackRock holding significant stakes. The company is headquartered in Purchase, New York, and continues to operate as one of the world's leading food and beverage entities.