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Dr Pepper climbs into tie for 2nd in U.S. soda rankings, report says
WFAA-TV8 ^ | June 03, 2024 | Ryan Osborne

Posted on 06/04/2024 5:26:18 AM PDT by Red Badger

Dr Pepper is now tied with Pepsi as the No. 2 soft drink brand in the U.S., new research shows.

Wall Street Journal reveals favorite soft drink

DALLAS — Move over, Pepsi. Or at least make room.

Texas' own Dr Pepper is now tied with Pepsi as the No. 2 soft drink brand in the U.S., according to new research reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Both brands are still well behind Coke, which has long held the dominant market share on soft drinks, according to Beverage Digest data cited in the report.

In 2023, Coke held 19.18% market share, while Dr. Pepper and Pepsi were around 8.30%, the data said. *Technically,* Dr. Pepper held the slight edge at 8.34% to Pepsi's 8.31%, but it was virtually a tie for second, which is a long way coming for Dr. Pepper.

The Texas-founded brand, which dates back to 1885, has gradually increased market share over the last 20 years, growing from the 5.50% range in the early 2000s -- and fifth among major soft drink brands -- to its current standing, surpassing Diet Coke and Sprite to tie with Pepsi.

The Wall Street Journal report cited the rise of Dr. Pepper's "big marketing investments, novel flavors and a quirk in Dr. Pepper's distribution," which has allowed the drink to be on more soda fountains than any other brand.

While Coke and Pepsi typically have exclusive deals with certain restaurant chains, the Journal reported, Dr. Pepper "has alliances with both sides."

Dr. Pepper is unique from Pepsi and Coke in that it doesn't have a traditional cola taste. Instead, it's a syrup blend of 23 different flavors -- as evidenced on the Dr. Pepper logo -- that was invented by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco in the 1880s.

The company ultimately relocated its headquarters to Dallas, near Mockingbird Lane and Greenville Avenue, where the old Dr. Pepper clock still stands today. Dr. Pepper eventually merged with Seven-Up, and the two brands were later acquired by Cadbury Schweppes in the 1990s when the company relocated its headquarters to Plano.

Today, Dr. Pepper is under the Keurig Dr. Pepper corporate structure.

And no, there's still no period after Dr. all these years later.

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To: Zionist Conspirator

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Crest


61 posted on 06/04/2024 8:22:51 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

I’ve always thought Dr. Pepper tasted medicinal - I remember them advertising a number of years ago during the winter months to try Dr. Pepper heated up. Tasted like warm medicine.

I also remember the rumors that Dr. Pepper is prune juice - so “us” kid wouldn’t touch the stuff.


62 posted on 06/04/2024 8:23:47 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: TalBlack

I noticed this too among my son and his friends (20s) after they had a party at my house - there were more Dr. Pepper bottles in the recycling bin than any other drink.

There are some stashed in the outside fridge as well. Maybe it’s time to give it another try...


63 posted on 06/04/2024 8:26:14 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: Bon of Babble

It’s an acquired taste.

I’ve loved it ever since I was a kid.

Before I drank Dr. Pepper, I’d drink ‘Double Cola’, a regional brand in The South.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Cola_Company

They used to put small aluminum disks under the cork in some of the bottle caps that had a value from 5 cents to a dollar as an incentive to buy their product........................


64 posted on 06/04/2024 8:28:31 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Dr. Sivana
You would be wrong. I had cirrhosis (and it WASN’T from drinking). Three doctors told me so. I haven’t had a drink in 7 years. Had liver transplant surgery just over 3 years ago, and I am doing great. My immune system is trying to destroy me…

hence the two types of immunosuppressants.

Just one of those things.

65 posted on 06/04/2024 8:45:41 AM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: Zionist Conspirator

You mean SUNKIST?
66 posted on 06/04/2024 9:15:53 AM PDT by deport
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To: telescope115

OK, I am sorry about the medical issues. I was referring the common case of beer drinkers getting big after years of consumption combined with aging.

I am glad your transplant was a great success!


67 posted on 06/04/2024 9:22:10 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (Stormy Daniels is a McGuffin)
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To: Dr. Sivana

No offense taken! I’ve got an extremely overactive immune system. It’s been causing me problems for 30 years. I’m fine now. I’m actually glad I don’t drink anymore. I miss red wine the most, but Ifeel so much better every morning.
I’m good to go, lol!


68 posted on 06/04/2024 11:09:03 AM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: Red Badger
Before I drank Dr. Pepper, I’d drink ‘Double Cola’, a regional brand in The South.

I had heard of Double Cola, and tried it when living in Columbus, Georgia. Nothing special. Nor was Cheerwine.

I did stand on the spot where RC Cola was invented in Columbus. Oddly, it is not a big player there. Some maintain the original Coca-Cola X9 formula was first created in Columbus, Georgia.

Pepsi tried to promote itself as a southern drink in Gerogia (first created in North Carolina). It didn't work.

So, Dr. Pepper in Texas, Hires in Philadelphia, Moxie in Maine, Coca-Cola in Georgia, Pepsi-Cola in North Carolina, RC Cola in Georgia.The big winners are all from the south.
69 posted on 06/04/2024 11:22:50 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (Stormy Daniels is a McGuffin)
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To: Dr. Sivana

I forgot Schweppes Ginger Ale from U.K., he grand daddy of them all.


70 posted on 06/04/2024 11:23:18 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (Stormy Daniels is a McGuffin)
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To: deport
No. I mean SunCREST. It was Nugrape's orange flavor. That was before your time.

I regard it as "lost ark" of missing co-colas.

71 posted on 06/04/2024 1:46:22 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (בראשית ברא אלקים את השמים ואת הארץ)
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To: telescope115

I can. Diet is too flat.


72 posted on 06/04/2024 1:57:19 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: Pappy Smear

Agree. RC is good.

Dr Pepper is an acquired taste. Got into it in high school.

Beats coffee in the morning. More caffeine.


73 posted on 06/04/2024 1:59:33 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: Red Badger

Sugar embargo days.


74 posted on 06/04/2024 2:00:23 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: Dr. Sivana

“Give me a Tab”


75 posted on 06/04/2024 2:01:57 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: Fledermaus

I always thought Dr Pepper is the best, with Orange Crush second.


76 posted on 06/04/2024 2:04:34 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: Dr. Sivana

There is no period after Dr in Dr Pepper.


77 posted on 06/04/2024 2:05:41 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: Dr. Sivana

7 UP, the UnCola


78 posted on 06/04/2024 2:06:40 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: Bon of Babble

It started out as a cough syrup


79 posted on 06/04/2024 2:08:04 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: Theodore R.

Do they make Orange Crush any longer? It was good.


80 posted on 06/04/2024 2:10:21 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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