What is Pepsi?
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by PepsiCo. Originally created and developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham and introduced as Brad’s Drink, it was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, and then shortened to Pepsi in 1961.
Pepsi South Africa Contact Details
Pepsico South Africa is located at Little Green Beverages T/A The Beverage Company, 144 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2000
Telephone:0861 500 111
Email: customercare@thebevco.co.za
Is there Pepsi in South Africa?
Since PepsiCo first entered South Africa in 1997 with an investment into Simba, our operations have reflected a strong commitment to South Africa’s people, communities, and economy.
The USD 1.7 billion acquisition of Pioneer Foods completed in March of 2020 is one of the largest deals made by PepsiCo outside of the US.
Who distributes Pepsi in South Africa?
BevCo
BevCo is the proud producer, distributor, sales, and merchandising partner for the PepsiCo franchise brands: Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pepsi Light, 7UP FREE, Mirinda, and Mountain Dew.
What happened to Pepsi in South Africa?
Pepsi-Cola left South Africa in 1985 in protest against apartheid. After Mandela became President in 1994 the company returned with great fanfare.
Three years later – after taking a market whipping from Coca-Cola – Pepsi’s South African partner, bottling company New Age Beverages, folded.
What Pepsi brands are in South Africa?
In 2020, PepsiCo acquired Pioneer Foods, a leading food and beverage company in South Africa, adding its robust, well-known brands — among them Weet-Bix, Bokomo, and Ceres — to PepsiCo’s portfolio.
The Pioneer Foods acquisition is key to PepsiCo’s growth strategy across the entire African continent.
Who bottles Pepsi in South Africa?
BevCo
PepsiCo Strengthens Partnership With BevCo
We are proud to inform you that BevCo has once again secured exclusive manufacturing, distribution, and marketing services for the PepsiCo brand portfolio; this includes Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pepsi Light, Mountain Dew, 7UP Free, Mirinda, and Rockstar.
Is Pepsi popular in South Africa?
In 2022, a survey conducted in South Africa showed that Coca-Cola was the preferred brand for carbonated drinks. Almost 90 percent of respondents said they preferred Coca-Cola.
Conversely, only six percent of respondents reported their preference for Pepsi.