Country Time facts for kids
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| Owner | Kraft Heinz |
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| Introduced | 1975 |
Country Time is a popular brand known for its tasty lemon-flavored drinks. It's a non-fizzy drink mix, meaning it doesn't have bubbles like soda. You can also find it as a ready-to-drink soft drink. The powdered mix is made by a company called Kraft Foods.
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The Story of Country Time
How It Started
Country Time lemonade drink mix first came out in 1975. It was created by a company called General Foods. Over time, people loved the lemon flavor so much that new flavors were added. These included pink lemonade, raspberry lemonade, and strawberry lemonade.
Changing Hands
In 1981, another company called A&W got permission to make Country Time drinks. They made the ready-to-drink versions that came in bottles and cans. Later, in 1989, General Foods joined with Kraft Foods. This meant Country Time became part of Kraft Foods, which still owns the brand today.
Sports Sponsorships
Country Time has also been involved in car racing! Since 1989, the brand has sponsored NASCAR race cars. One of the first drivers to race a Country Time car was Michael Waltrip. He even finished in the top five in a race.
New Options for Drinks
In 2007, Country Time introduced some new choices. They launched Country Time Lite Lemonade and Lite Pink Lemonade. These "Lite" versions had half the sugar of the regular drinks. This made them a good option for people looking for fewer calories.
In April 2012, a company called Sodastream started offering Country Time flavors. These were special syrups you could use with Sodastream machines. This allowed people to make their own Country Time drinks at home using their soda makers.
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External Links
- Official Country Time Website: https://www.countrytime.com/
