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SHIPPING AVAILABLE > A pair of toy soft drink delivery trucks, partially die-cast metal, both featuring applied PEPSI graphics, as follows >
#1 > Standing 3" tall x 6" long x 2" wide, produced by BUDDY-L, lacking the soft drink bottle cases, retained in the original carton
# 2 > Standing 3" tall x 5.5" long x 2" wide, produced by STROMBECKER, as lettering to the underside, featuring a working see-through acrylic cover to the bed, with two cases of soft drink bottles inside ~ The acrylic cover exhibits a short fracture.
HISTORY of PEPSI COLA
Pepsi-Cola was first introduced in 1893 as "Brad's Drink" by Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist from New Bern, North Carolina. He sold the drink at his drugstore soda fountain, and its popularity led him to rename it Pepsi-Cola in 1898. The name was derived from "pepsin," a digestive enzyme, and "cola," referring to the cola flavor. Pepsi-Cola was initially marketed as an aid for digestion and energy boosting.
The company experienced both growth and setbacks in its early years. It expanded with bottling franchises but faced financial difficulties, even going bankrupt in 1923. However, it was purchased and revived by Charles Guth, who reformulated the syrup and introduced a successful 12-ounce bottle. The brand gained further momentum through marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements.
Over the years, Pepsi-Cola underwent several changes in ownership and leadership. It competed fiercely with Coca-Cola, engaging in the "Cola Wars." The company expanded its product portfolio beyond Pepsi-Cola, acquiring brands like Frito-Lay and Tropicana. In 1965, Pepsi-Cola merged with Frito-Lay to form PepsiCo, a multinational food and beverage corporation.
Today, PepsiCo is one of the largest food and beverage companies globally, with a diverse range of products including Pepsi-Cola, Lay's potato chips, Gatorade, Quaker Oats, and many more. The company continues to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its strong brand presence in the market.
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