Concordia (drink) facts for kids
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| Type | Soft-drink |
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| Manufacturer | PepsiCo |
| Country of origin | Peru |
| Variants | (current) orange, strawberry, pineapple |
| Related products | Kola Real, Perú Cola, Crush Naranja |
Concordia is a popular range of soft drinks from Peru. It was first made and sold in a region of Peru called "Norte Chico," which includes cities like Huacho, Huaral, and Huaraz.
You can find Concordia in yummy flavors like Strawberry, Pineapple, and Orange. In the past, there were also flavors like Apple and a non-alcoholic "Champagne" drink, but these are not made anymore. Concordia was a pioneer in Peru, being the first bottling company to use a special machine for making plastic (PET) bottles back in 1992. Today, Concordia is a brand owned by the big company PepsiCo.
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What is Concordia?
Concordia is a type of fizzy drink, also known as a soda or soft drink. It's very popular in Peru, where it first started. Think of it like a refreshing, bubbly drink that comes in different fruit flavors.
Where did Concordia start?
Concordia began its journey in the "Norte Chico" area of Peru. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant communities. The company that first made Concordia was a local Peruvian business.
What flavors does Concordia have?
Concordia offers several exciting flavors for you to try. The most common ones you can find today are:
- Orange
- Strawberry
- Pineapple
In the past, there were other flavors too, like apple and a special non-alcoholic champagne drink. These older flavors are no longer produced, making the current ones even more special!
How did Concordia become modern?
Concordia played an important role in modernizing how drinks were bottled in Peru. In 1992, it was the very first bottling plant in the country to get a PET bottle blowing machine.
What is a PET bottle blowing machine?
A PET bottle blowing machine is a cool piece of technology. It takes small plastic tubes, heats them up, and then blows air into them to create the plastic bottles we see everywhere today. This made it much easier and faster to produce many bottles for drinks like Concordia.
Who owns Concordia now?
Today, Concordia is part of a much larger family of brands. It is owned by PepsiCo, one of the biggest food and beverage companies in the world. This means Concordia is now available to even more people!
Explore more about soft drinks
If you're interested in learning about other fizzy drinks from around the world, you can check out lists of soft drinks from different countries. It's fun to see how many different kinds of drinks there are!
