Lucozade Energy Orange soft drink

Lucozade is a historic British brand originally created as an energy source for the sick. It was invented in 1927 by William Owen, a pharmacist in Newcastle, England. Initially named Glucozade, it was later rebranded to the iconic Lucozade name we know today. Over the decades, it transitioned from a pharmaceutical-adjacent product to a mainstream sports and energy beverage.

The brand was famously owned by Beecham (later GlaxoSmithKline) for many years before it was acquired by the Japanese beverage giant Suntory in 2013. Today, the product is primarily manufactured in the United Kingdom, specifically at the Royal Forest Factory in Coleford, Gloucestershire. It remains one of the most popular functional drinks in the UK market, known for its distinct orange carbonated profile and isotonic properties.