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Who Made 7 Up?

Published in Beverage Brands 1 min read

7 Up was created by Charles Leiper Grigg.

Charles Leiper Grigg, the founder of The Howdy Corporation based in St. Louis, developed the formula for the popular lemon-lime soft drink in 1929. Originally called "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda," the drink was launched just two weeks before the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

Here is a summary of the key points:

  • Creator: Charles Leiper Grigg
  • Company: The Howdy Corporation
  • Initial Name: Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Year Created: 1929