Green Spot (soft drink) facts for kids
Green Spot drinks exported by Thailand in a Hong Kong store, 2020
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| Type | Orange drink |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | 1934 |
| Color | Orange |
Green Spot is a popular brand of orange-flavored soft drink. It is not fizzy (non-carbonated) and does not contain caffeine. This drink first started in the United States. Today, you can mostly find it in countries like Thailand and Venezuela.
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The History of Green Spot
Green Spot began in the United States in 1934. Its first home was in Claremont, California. The drink quickly became popular in many other countries.
Early International Growth
By the late 1930s, Green Spot was already sold in Shanghai. It expanded to Hong Kong in 1950. A company called Vitasoy helped bring it there. In 1952, it reached Singapore. Then, in 1954, it arrived in Thailand. A banker named Chin Sophonpanich helped start it there. By 1957, Green Spot was also available in Sarawak. It also became popular in the Philippines and Indonesia.
A Dutch Art Moment
Green Spot was even sold in the Netherlands. In 1962, a Dutch artist named Wim T. Schippers did something unusual. He emptied a bottle of Green Spot into the sea near Petten. This strange event actually became news around the world!
Where is Green Spot Today?
Green Spot stopped being sold in the United States around the 1960s. It also disappeared from most other countries after that. The original company, Green Spot USA, now makes flavorings. These flavorings are used in drinks, ice cream, and other food products.
However, the Green Spot drink is still made and sold in a few places. In Thailand, Green Spot Co., Ltd. produces it. This company also makes a popular soy drink called Vitamilk. You can also find Green Spot in Venezuela. There, it is made by a company called Embotelladora Venezuela S.A.
See also
- Bireley's: Another orange drink that started in California and became well-known in Asia.
