Schweppes carbonated soft drink

Schweppes is one of the world's oldest soft drink brands, originally founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1783 by Jacob Schweppe, who developed the first practical process for creating bottled carbonated mineral water. The brand later moved its headquarters to London, England, where it became a staple of the British beverage market.

Over the centuries, the ownership of Schweppes has become complex and fragmented across different global regions. In many European markets, including Greece (as seen on this packaging), the brand rights are held by European Refreshments UC, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. The specific product shown in the image is manufactured and distributed in Greece by Coca-Cola HBC (Hellenic Bottling Company), one of the largest bottlers for The Coca-Cola Company.

Today, while Keurig Dr Pepper owns the brand in the United States, The Coca-Cola Company is the ultimate owner of the Schweppes brand throughout most of Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. This Greek-labeled can serves as a prime example of the brand's extensive international licensing and regional production model.