SEVEN UP BOTTLING COMPANY PLC

INTRODUCTION

The seven-up bottling company plc is one of the largest independent manufacturer and distributor of the well-known and widely consumed brand of soft drinks in Nigeria, our brands are Pepsi, 7up, Mirinda, Team and Mountain dew, which we produce and market in all our present 9 manufacturing plants, we also market our products through our over 200 distribution centers that we also call depots spread over the nooks and crane of Nigeria. Our workforce is currently in the neighbourhood of 3500 employees.

HISTORY OF 7UP

7Up was created in 1929 by CL Crigg and was initially called Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon – lime soda and was later introduced into Nigeria in 1960. its international Mascot Fido Dido positions the brand as a cool drink for youngsters. 7Up was among the fist sodas to introduce sugar-free and caffeine free options. Hence the 7up free variant was lunched in 2007.

7Up the refreshing clear drink contains 100% natural lemon and lime flavours with no colourings, preservatives or caffeine it comes in variants such as 7up free and H20 the original lemon and lime soft drinks came in varying sizes and packages. It came in glass, bottle (35cl) Pet bottles (50cl) and cans (33cl).

HISTORY OF PEPSI

Pepsi is an internally recognized carbonated cola drink offering great taste and refreshment. It is one of the best-known most loved and leading soft drinks in the world. Pepsi comes in Pepsi light and Pepsi Cola flavours. It is available in (50Cl) and Cans (33cl).

Pepsi was launched in 1898, when a young Pharmacist named Caleb Brodham was experimenting with combinations of species juices and syrups to create a refreshing new drink. Today Pepsi co is on of the largest beverage companies in the world, with a huge range of popular products. Pepsi cola was introduced into Nigeria local market in 1992 and the Pepsi light variant in 2006.

HISTORY OF MIRINDA

Mirinda an international soft drink owned by Pepsi Co adopted a bold and vibrant colour great orange taste and sparking bubbles that encouraged one to be more carefree, spontaneous and playful.

Mirinda is a soft drink that exhilarates like no other because of its active, high-energy, extreme citrus taste. Simply means admirable, wonderful. It is available in variant such as mirinda, orange and pineapple flavours. It comes in varying sizes and packages like glass bottles (30cl, 35cl, 50cl), Pet bottle (50cl) and cans (33cl).

HISTORY OF MOUNTAIN DEW

Mountain Dew is a citrus – flavoured carbonated soft drink brand produced and owned by Pepsi Co. it is available in varying size and packages, glass bottles (35cl) Pet bottles (50cl) and can (33cl). This original formula was invented in the 1940s by two Tennessee beverage bottlers Barney and Ally Harham, and was first marketed in Maria, VA, knoxvilla and Johnso city Tennsesse, A revised formula was created by Bill Bridgforth in 1958. The Mountain Dew brand and production rights were acquired by the Pepsi Cola Company 1964.

TEAM WORK

Each of the employees recognize the value of the skills, abilities and co-operation between relevant persons and the units towards delivering seamless and superior values.

-         Integrity – Our people are reputed for unflinching uprightness and high ethical standards.

-         Trust – The management has confidence that employees will act in the best interest of the company. Employees also believe that management will not harm them but will do everything possible to protect and further their interests.

HISTORY OF AQUAFINA TABLE WATER

Aquafina is a premium table water brand from the Pepsi co stable launched in 2010. Aquafina goes through a rigorous 7-step purification process (hydro 7), a state of the art process that removes things like chlorides, salts and other substance thereby delivering clean-crisp refreshment in every bottle. Aquafina comes in Pet bottle (50cl, 75cl and 1.5 liters).

VISION / MISSION

Our vision - To become the most admired and innovative company in Nigeria

Our Mission – Inspire and refreshes a youthful life – style.

Core Values:

-         Committed and ownership – Our people will describe the company as “Our Company”, reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit and sense of ownership caring and rewarding as the people in the company experiences feeling of brotherliness and freshness in their relationship with one another to build the organization.

-         Teamwork – Each of the employees recognize the values of the skills, abilities and cooperation between relevant person and the units towards delivering seamless and superior values.

-         Integrity – Our people are reputed for unflinching uprightness and high ethical standards.

-         Trust – The management has confidence that employees will act in the best interest of the company. Employees also believe that management will not harm them but will do everything possible to protect and further their interests.