Pepsi-Cola, more commonly known by its shortened name Pepsi, was created in 1898 by small-town pharmacist Caleb Bradham in New Bern, North Carolina.

Read on to learn the history behind the nearly 127-year-old brand, including how it got its name.(Hint: Pepsi was not what it was originally called!) Get Reader’s Digest’s Read Up newsletter ...

“When Pepsi entered the market in 1898, initially branded as Brad’s Drink, it faced the challenge of competing against Coca-Cola’s established presence,” Donna Wertalik, ...

Its original name was Brad's Drink, named after pharmacist Caleb Bradham. The name changed to Pepsi-Cola in 1898. In other words, 2022 would not be Pepsi's 119th birthday or anniversary.

Its inventor, Caleb D. Bradham, changed the name in 1898. Pepsi’s site merely says, “He bought the name ‘Pep Kola’ from a local competitor and changed it to Pepsi-Cola.” ...

As Pepsi revealed on its website, way back in 1898, "small-town pharmacist Caleb D. Bradham looked for a name that would better describe his formula — which he was selling under the name 'Brad's ...

Pepsi was first invented in 1893 as "Brad's Drink" by Caleb Bradham, who sold the drink at his drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, "Pepsi" because it was ...

According to the company, Pepsi came into being on Aug. 28, 1898, in New Bern, North Carolina, when pharmacist Caleb Bradham renamed his popular non-alcoholic digestif, which was first known as ...

Pepsi announced Tuesday that the soda would be getting a new-look logo that will roll out into ... having previously been called “Brad’s Drink,” from 1893 to 1898 by inventor Caleb ...

In 1898, a New Bern pharmacist named Caleb Bradham created what would become one of the most iconic brands on the planet. Today, Pepsi is worth billions and recognized in virtually every country.

Pepsi is undoubtedly the next best thing when companies capitalize on Coca-Cola’s ... Since 1898, Pepsi has released 11 different drinks to try and win over Coke customers and has succeeded ...

Caleb Bradham, Pepsi-Cola’s founder, studied medicine at UNC. In August 2024, Pepsi secured the pouring and exclusive vending rights contract for UNC’s main campus.