Dr Pepper is a very popular soft drink with millions of fans and I am also one of them, Dr Pepper is my favorite soft drink.
So yesterday while I was drinking this delicious soft drink, I thought Who owns Dr Pepper? Because its taste is completely different from all other drinks, So I just searched about it on internet.
Some people are saying that Dr Pepper is a Coke product, and some are saying that it is a Pepsi product.
I am confused between these, Who really owns Dr Pepper? So I decided to find it’s conclusion, and after a lot of research I found out who really owns Dr Pepper.
And let me share the real truth with you too!
Is Dr Pepper A Coke Product?
The answer is both yes and no. Dr Pepper is not a Coke product because Coca Cola did not exist when Dr Pepper was created, and it is still owned by someone else (we will know about them below).
And the answer is Yes because Dr Pepper is owned by Coca Cola in South Korea and Europe, sounds strange isn’t it? At first, I also did not believed in it.
But Coca Cola really distributes Dr Pepper at both of these places.
Is Dr Pepper A Pepsi Product?
No, Dr Pepper is not a product of Pepsi either, it is a separate company. But like Coca Cola, PepsiCo also distributes Dr Pepper in some specific regions, such as Canada and Oceania.
And sometimes Dr Pepper’s bottling is done by PepsiCo and Coca Cola’s bottlers.
Then Who Owns Dr Pepper?
Coca Cola does not own Dr Pepper, and neither Pepsi. So who really owns Dr Pepper?
Dr Pepper was a part of Dr Pepper Snapple Group in 2008. But 6 years ago in July 2018, Keurig Green Mountain bought this group for $18.7 billion.
And after that its name was changed to Keurig Dr Pepper, so now currently Keurig Dr Pepper is the real owner of Dr Pepper soft drink. Which owns 7 Up, Schweppes and Snapple along with many other popular products.
And Coca Cola have rights to distribute Dr Pepper in South Korea and Europe, while Pepsi have the rights in some other selected regions.
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What brands do Dr Pepper own?
Although Dr Pepper (aka Keurig Dr Pepper) owns more than 125 owned, licensed and partnered brands. Here are some of the popular brands that Dr Pepper own:
- Dr Pepper
- 7 Up: Popular citrusy lemon-lime soda
- Crush: Line of fruit-flavored sodas
- Sun Drop: Citrus soda with a unique tang
- Canada Dry: Ginger ale, club soda, and other mixers.
- Sunkist: Orange soda and other citrus-flavored beverages.
- A&W Root Beer: Creamy and flavorful root beer.
- Mott’s: Fruit-based products.
- Snapple: Fruit-flavored teas, juices, and lemonades.
- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters: Leading brand of premium coffee beans, k-cups, and brewing systems.
- Schweppes: Tonic water, ginger ale, and other mixers.
- Peñafiel: Mineral water.
And these brands also: Hawaiian Punch, ReaLemon, Core, Yoo-Hoo, RC Cola, Bai, Big Red, Vernors, Stewart’s, Barista Prima & much more. You can check the complete list of their brands here.
How Many Brands Does Coca Cola Own?
Although Coca-Cola owns 200+ brands worldwide, but here are some of the popular brands owned by Coca-Cola:
Beverages: Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite & more
Hydration: Aha, Bodyarmor, Dasani, Powerade, Smartwater, Topo Chico & more
Coffee & Tea: Costa Coffee, FuzeTea, Gold Peak Tea, Peace Tea + more
Juices & Dairy: Fairlife, Innocent, Minute Maid, Simply + more
And some Alcohol brands also.
This means that they serve their customers in all these categories: Sparkling water, Juices, Sports and Energy drinks, Dairy, Tea & Coffee, and Alcoholic beverages.
Which 23 flavors does Dr Pepper have?
It is difficult to tell the exact 23 flavors used in Dr Pepper, because the company don’t want to book loss by sharing its secret recipe.
But here are the most commonly speculated ingredients used in it: Amaretto, Almond, Blackberry, Black Licorice, Caramel, Carrot, Clove, Cherry, Cola, Ginger, Juniper, Lemon, Molasses, Nutmeg, Orange, Prune, Plum, Pepper, Root Beer, Rum, Raspberry, Tomato, And Vanilla.
So maybe after mixing these ingredients Dr Pepper becomes such a tasty soft drink.
How is Dr Pepper different from Coke?
These are some differences between Dr Pepper and Coca Cola:
Variety: Dr Pepper has many flavor varieties available, like 23 flavors mixed Dr Pepper, Diet, Cherry, Vanilla & more. Whereas Coca Cola has only 5 standard and some limited edition flavors available.
Taste: The taste of Coke is sweet, fizz and caramel like but after you drink Dr Pepper, you will be left wondering what this taste is like, It’s just amazing!
Ingredients: A secret blend of 23 or more ingredients is used in Dr Pepper, whereas in Coke: carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine, and aspartame or sugar are used.
Ownership: Dr Pepper is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, which owns 125+ companies while Coke is owned by The Coca-Cola Company, a global beverage giant.
Other Differences:
Caffeine: A 12 fl oz can of Dr Pepper contains 40 mg of caffeine while Coca Cola only has 34 mg of caffeine.
Sugar Content: Both have similar sugar content per serving.
If you want me to review all of the differences between Dr Pepper and Coke, then comment down below… I will write an complete article on it for you!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between Dr Pepper and Mr Pibb?
Dr Pepper was created in 1885, its taste is exactly like the original cherry flavor with a blend of 23 natural flavors. While Mr Pibb was created by Coca Cola in 1972 as a cheaper and sweeter alternative to Dr Pepper.
There is more artificial cherry flavor is used in Mr Pibb for great taste, but it’s taste seems completely unnatural. Whereas the taste of Dr Pepper is great because it is made with natural ingredients, and my favorite is also Dr Pepper.
Does Dr Pepper Contain Caffeine?
Of course, Dr Pepper contains caffeine. But How much caffeine does Dr Pepper have? If you buy a standard 12 ounce Dr Pepper can, it will contain approximately 40 mg of caffeine.
If you want to avoid caffeine in Dr Pepper then you can try Caffeine Free Dr Pepper!
Does Dr Pepper Contain Gluten?
No, Dr Pepper does not contain gluten, you can get all Dr Pepper flavors gluten-free. This means if you avoid gluten in your diet, you can still enjoy the great taste of Dr Pepper.
What is the most popular Dr Pepper flavor?
There is no doubt that the original Dr Pepper flavor (which is a mix of 23 flavors) is the most popular and then Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream and Diet Dr Pepper are popular.
Was Dr Pepper a Real Person?
Yes, Dr. Charles T. Pepper was a doctor from Virginia after whom Dr Pepper was named, but he was not involved in the making of Dr Pepper. If you want to know the complete story behind this, then tell me by commenting below.
How Much Sugar Is In A Can Of Dr Pepper?
The amount of sugar in each Dr Pepper flavor is different. But I prepared this list of popular Dr Pepper flavors of 12 fl oz packs with their sugar quantity:
Original Dr Pepper: 39 Gram Sugar
Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream: 39 Gram
Dr Pepper Cherry: 42 Gram
If you want to avoid sugar, you can try sugar free Dr Pepper flavors.
Conclusion
Now it’s clear that Dr Pepper is neither a product of Coca Cola (Coke) nor of Pepsi, after changing many hands, currently the owner of Dr Pepper is Keurig Dr Pepper.
However, in a few countries or regions, Pepsi and Coke have the rights to distribute Dr Pepper, and that is why many people were confused about its owner. Which I have now solved.
If you have any query related to Dr Pepper, Coke or Pepsi or there is some information missing in this article, then you can tell me by commenting below. I will try to reply to you as soon as possible.
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