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The Pepsi Of Pepsi Cola

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Pepsi is one of the most well-known beverage brands in the world. The Pepsi Bottling Group is a part of the larger multi-billion-dollar company PepsiCo. PepsiCo currently is the largest food and beverage manufacturer in the United States and one of the world 's biggest companies. They offer a plethora of carbonated drinks, waters, coffee, teas, energy drinks, and sports drinks to consumers. Notably Pepsi is known for distributing; Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Lipton teas, Starbucks, Amp Energy drinks, Gatorade, and Aquafina. Britannica Encyclopedia published an article on Pepsi 's early history titled "PepsiCo, Inc.". Pepsi was introduced in 1893 by Pharmacist Caleb Bradham as "Brad 's Drink" then later renamed "Pepsi-Cola" in 1898 (PepsiCo Inc.). Bradham was looking to invent a beverage that would help in digestion along with increasing energy. In 1902, the Pepsi-Cola Company was launched at Bradham 's Pharmacy, where he distributed the product. During World War I the United States experienced financial hardship resulting in Bradham filing bankrupt and selling his trademark brand (PepsiCo Inc.). After the war and the Great Depression, Charles Guth purchased Pepsi’s assets and Pepsi-Cola continued to expand and capture the spirit of America. Pepsi has contributed countless marketing campaigns, which have turned into the brand being recognized everywhere. Campaigns such as the "Pepsi Challenge" and "Pepsi Live for Now" have been successful campaigns in the company

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