Nehi

For other uses, see NEHI (disambiguation).
Nehi
TypeSoda
InventorClaud A. Hatcher[1]
Inception1924; 100 years ago (1924)
Manufacturer
Nehi Corporation (1928–1955),
Royal Crown Company (1955–2008),
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (2008–present)
AvailableYes
The Bottle (1924), Alabama

Nehi (/ˈniːhaɪ/ NEE-hy[2]) is a flavored soft drink that originated in the United States. It was introduced in 1924 by Chero-Cola/Union Bottle Works and founded by Claud A. Hatcher, a Columbus, Georgia, grocer who began bottling ginger ale and root beer in 1905.[1]

The "Nehi Corporation" name was adopted in 1928 after the Nehi fruit-flavored sodas became popular. In 1955, the company changed its name to Royal Crown Company, after the success of its RC Cola brand. In April 2008, Nehi became a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (now known as Keurig Dr Pepper) in the United States.

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