Canada Dry facts for kids
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Owner | Keurig Dr Pepper |
| Country | Canada |
| Introduced | 1904 |
| Markets | Canada, United States, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, Europe, Japan, Middle East, Africa |
| Previous owners | Cadbury (1986–2008) Canada Dry Ginger Ale Inc. (1923–1986) John J. McLaughlin family (1904–1923) |
Canada Dry is a well-known brand of soft drinks. It started in Toronto, Canada in 1904. Since 2008, the American company Keurig Dr Pepper has owned it.
For over 100 years, Canada Dry has been famous for its ginger ale. But the company also makes many other soft drinks and mixers. Even though it began in Canada, Canada Dry is now made in many countries. These include the United States, Mexico, Japan, and parts of Europe and the Middle East.
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What Does "Dry" Mean in Canada Dry?
The word "Dry" in Canada Dry means "not sweet." It's like how people describe a dry wine. When John J. McLaughlin first made "Canada Dry Pale Ginger Ale," it was much less sweet. Other ginger ales at the time were very sugary. Because of this, he called his new drink "dry."
The History of Canada Dry
In 1890, a Canadian pharmacist and chemist named John J. McLaughlin opened a carbonated water plant in Toronto. He had learned about making soda in New York. In 1904, McLaughlin created his special "Canada Dry Pale Ginger Ale."
Just three years later, the drink became very popular. It was even served in the home of the Governor General of Canada. The original label had a beaver on a map of Canada. This was later changed to the crown and shield label you see today.
When McLaughlin started sending his ginger ale to New York, it became a big hit. So, he opened a factory there. After McLaughlin passed away in 1914, his brother, Samuel McLaughlin, ran the company for a short time. In 1923, a group called P. D. Saylor and Associates bought the business. They formed Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Inc.
Canada Dry became very popular as a mixer during Prohibition. This was a time when alcohol was illegal in the U.S. People used Canada Dry to help hide the taste of homemade liquor. In the 1930s, Canada Dry began to sell its drinks all over the world. From the 1950s onwards, the company started making many more different products.
Over the years, Canada Dry has been owned by several large companies. These include Dr Pepper, R. J. Reynolds, and Cadbury Schweppes. Today, Keurig Dr Pepper owns Canada Dry.
Canada Dry Products
Canada Dry makes many different kinds of drinks. While ginger ale is their most famous, they offer a wide range of flavors.
Here are some of their popular products:
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Diet Canada Dry Ginger Ale (now called Canada Dry Zero Sugar)
- Canada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry
- Canada Dry Club Soda
- Canada Dry Tonic Water with Quinine
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade
- Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Lemon Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water (plain or flavored)
Special Flavors in Certain Areas
Some Canada Dry flavors are only sold in specific regions or countries.
Asia
- Canada Dry "Dry" Ginger Ale (Japan)
Europe
- United Kingdom - Schweppes Canada Dry Ginger Ale
The Middle East
- Canada Dry UAE Dubai
- Canada Dry Orange Soda (Iran)
- Canada Dry Cream Soda (the Middle East)
South America
North America
- Cranberry Ginger Ale (Canada, especially during Christmas)
- Blackberry Ginger Ale (Canada and some U.S. stores)
- Canada Dry Pineapple (U.S.)
- Canada Dry Peach (U.S.)
- Pomegranate (Canada)
Marketing and Ads
Canada Dry has created many advertisements over the years. These ads help people learn about their drinks. For example, Nylon Studios made a song for a Canada Dry Ginger Ale commercial called "Jack's Farm." A version of this ad was also made in Cantonese.
See also
In Spanish: Canada Dry para niños
- Canada Dry–Gazelle
- List of Canadian inventions and discoveries
