SodaStream is owned by PepsiCo.
Founded: 1903
Country of Origin: UK and Israel
Owner: PepsiCo
Type of Company: Subsidiary
Headquarters: Kfar Saba, Israel
Website: www.sodastream.com
Company Description:
SodaStream is a renowned manufacturer of home carbonation systems, known for its innovative approach in turning tap water into sparkling water. Acquired by PepsiCo in 2018, it has become a significant part of PepsiCo’s health and environmental initiatives.
Previous Ownership:
- 1903: The forerunner to the SodaStream machine was created by Guy Hugh Gilbey of the London gin company W & A Gilbey Ltd.
- 1985: SodaStream is Acquired by Cadbury.
- 1998: The company is bought from Cadbury by Israeli company Soda-Club.
- 2010: SodaStream went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
- 2018: Acquired by PepsiCo for $3.2 billion, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary.
SodaStream Products:
- Original Mountain Dew: The classic, citrus-flavored original formula.
- Diet Mountain Dew: A low-calorie version of the original.
- Mountain Dew Code Red: Mountain Dew with a cherry flavor.
- Mountain Dew Voltage: Raspberry-citrus and ginseng-flavored Dew.
- Mountain Dew Baja Blast: A tropical lime-flavored variant, famous as a Taco Bell exclusive.
- Mountain Dew Game Fuel: Enhanced with caffeine, designed for gamers.
- Mountain Dew Zero Sugar: A no-sugar version of the original flavor.
- Mountain Dew LiveWire: Dew with an orange flavor.
- Mountain Dew Pitch Black: A grape-flavored variant of Mountain Dew.
- Mountain Dew White Out: A smooth citrus-flavored Dew.
Market Position:
As of 2023, SodaStream is the largest company within the home carbonation beverage segment, much thanks to its presence in over 800,000 stores globally.
SodaStream Competitors
- DrinkMate: Another popular home carbonation system, known for its ability to carbonate any beverage, including juices and wine.
- Aarke: A Swedish brand known for its premium and stylish carbonation machines.
- Keurig Dr Pepper: Offers a variety of beverage systems, including carbonation options, and is a significant competitor in the broader beverage market.