Pepsi Cola
Pepsi-Cola is a carbonated cola soft drink and one of Coca-Cola's biggest rivals and rivals.
It was created in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist in New Bern, North Carolina, who renamed it Pepsi-Cola in 1898.
The name Pepsi is thought to refer to the root of the word dyspepsia, which means indigestion, as the drink was originally marketed as a digestive aid.
Compared to Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola has a slight citrus flavor, and drinkers can feel more carbonation.
In the early 20th century, Pepsi-Cola positioned itself as a cheaper, more attractive alternative to Coca-Cola during the Great Depression.
The Pepsi logo and color scheme have evolved over time, with the red, white and blue design and script font being introduced in the 1940s.
Notable marketing campaigns include the Pepsi Generation in the 1960s, the Pepsi Challenge taste tests in the 1970s and 1980s, and celebrity endorsements such as Michael Jackson.
PepsiCo also owns several other major beverage brands, such as Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Aquafina and Lipton Ice Tea.
It is manufactured by PepsiCo, headquartered in Purchase, New York. Pepsi-Cola was formed in 1965 from the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay.
While Coca-Cola remains the overall global market leader, PepsiCo has a larger market share in some regions such as North America.