Source: BroBible
Summary
A TikToker named Juliana (@mommaof.2boys) claimed a version of Dr. Pepper sold in stores is fake because it resembles a Pepsi bottle. She argued the drink is made by Pepsi and tastes different. BroBible reported that Dr. Pepper is owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper, not Pepsi. Some commenters agreed with her, while others explained the difference is in bottling, not recipe. A Tasting Table article noted Dr. Pepper was previously bottled by Pepsi and Coca-Cola but now does it in-house. Some areas still use third-party bottlers.
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The habit gets a new name.
People spot differences in bottle shapes and call it fake.
Brand loyalty turns into conspiracy theory.
Discipline in taste becomes a personal mission.
Real Dr Pepper is whatever you’ve always had.
Author: Evan Null
What’s The Consensus?
Some commenters agreed.
“News flash Pepsi makes all Dr. Pepper,” one wrote.
“All Dr. Pepper is made by Pepsi look it up,” a second urged.
A third added, “Wait until you find out it all comes from the same place.”
Others argued that it is just a distribution thing.
Does Pepsi Make Dr. Pepper?
It’s important to note that Pepsi doesn’t own Dr. Pepper. In actuality, the popular soft drink brand is owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper. The company was formed in 2018 as part of a merger between Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Green Mountain.
Tasting Table reports that, prior to the merger, Dr. Pepper didn’t package its own drinks. Instead, it licensed out Pepsi and Coca-Cola to distribute and package its bottles. Since the merger, Dr. Pepper packages its drinks in-house, but there are still some areas in the U.S. and around the world where Coca-Cola and Pepsi still bottle and distribute Dr. Pepper.
As for the taste difference, the outlet reports that Keurig Dr. Pepper has denied that it has different recipes. This means that any taste change could be due to the way it is made in the bottling facility.
As far as whack Dr. Pepper packaging goes, the Walmart that packed the Dr. Pepper in a cremation box will always come first…
The Real Dr. Pepper Is Whatever You’ve Always Had
People get mad over bottle shapes and call it a conspiracy.
Brand loyalty turns into a personal crusade.
Discipline in taste becomes a lifestyle choice.
Real Dr. Pepper is whatever you’ve always had.
And if it looks like Pepsi, it’s just a packaging thing.
