Sprite Zero Sugar lemon-lime soft drink

Sprite is a world-renowned lemon-lime flavored soft drink that was first developed in West Germany in 1959 under the name 'Fanta Klare Zitrone'. It was later introduced to the United States in 1961 by The Coca-Cola Company as a competitor to 7 Up. Since its inception, Sprite has become one of the most successful carbonated soft drink brands globally, known for its crisp, clean taste and caffeine-free formula.

Today, Sprite is manufactured in multiple countries through a vast network of local bottling partners. The Coca-Cola Company produces the syrup concentrate, which is then shipped to regional bottlers who mix it with carbonated water and sweeteners (or sugar substitutes in the case of 'Zero Sugar' variants) to package and distribute the final product locally.

The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of The Coca-Cola Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As a global beverage giant, The Coca-Cola Company manages a diverse portfolio of brands and operates through numerous international subsidiaries and franchise bottling agreements (such as Coca-Cola Europacific Partners or Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) depending on the specific geographic market.