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, ...

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 ...

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.” ...

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.

On March 28, PepsiCo announced that its flagship brand Pepsi will be using a new logo across its products, the first update to the logo in 14 years. ... North Carolina in 1898.

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.

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 ...

On March 28, PepsiCo announced that its flagship brand Pepsi will be using a new logo across its products, the first update to the logo in 14 years. ... North Carolina in 1898.

Its inventor, Caleb D. Bradham, changed the name in 1898. Pepsi’s site merely says, ... Pepsi was certainly marketed as a health aid at first. They were far from alone, though.