Fernandes Red Blast soft drink

Fernandes is a highly popular brand of soft drinks with roots in Suriname. It was originally established by Isaak Fernandes in Paramaribo, Suriname, in 1939. Initially a local family-owned enterprise, it became an iconic Caribbean brand known for its tropical flavors such as Red Blast, Green Punch, and Cherry Bouquet.

Today, the brand's presence in Europe is managed by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), which produces the drinks in the Netherlands under license. While the brand maintains its Surinamese identity and heritage, the actual manufacturing for the European market occurs in the Netherlands. The ultimate ownership of the Coca-Cola system provides Fernandes with a global distribution network while keeping the original flavor profiles that made it a household name in both Suriname and the Netherlands.