Cherikee Red facts for kids
Cherikee Red is a popular soft drink that tastes like cherry! Its name sounds a lot like the Cherokee Indian Tribe, which is a clever way to make it memorable.
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Discovering Cherikee Red
Cherikee Red is a type of soda that has a bright red color and a sweet cherry taste. It's known for being a fun and refreshing drink.
How Cherikee Red Started
The Cherikee Red brand first appeared in 1969. It was created by the Cotton Club Bottling and Canning Company, which was located in Cleveland, Ohio. This company helped bring the tasty cherry soda to people for the first time.
Early Bottlers and Distribution
When Cherikee Red first came out, several companies helped bottle it. Besides Cotton Club, the A.J. Canfield Company in Chicago also bottled it. The Crystal Soda Water Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Laurel Springs Beverage in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, were also early bottlers.
Later, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a company called D & M Management, Inc. helped share Cherikee Red. They distributed the drink in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. This helped more people discover the cherry-flavored soda.
Who Owns Cherikee Red Today?
As of 2010, the Cherikee Red brand is owned by the American Bottling Company. This company is based in Plano, Texas. The American Bottling Company is part of a larger group called the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, which owns many different popular drink brands.
