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The 7Up Bottling Company PLC is a major Nigerian beverage manufacturer and a dominant force in the country's fast-moving consumer goods sector. Established in 1959, it has grown from a single-brand bottler into a publicly traded company on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) with a vast portfolio of popular drinks and an extensive nationwide operation.
While its name originates from its flagship product, the company's success is built on holding valuable franchise agreements with two global giants: PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper.
Its product portfolio is extensive and includes major global brands. From PepsiCo, it produces Pepsi cola, Mountain Dew, and Mirinda. From Keurig Dr Pepper, it bottles its namesake 7Up, holds the franchise for Sprite and also produces bottled water, including Aquafina and its own brand, H2O!.
The 7up Bottling company operates a robust manufacturing and distribution network with major plants located in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, and Enugu. This strategic geographic spread allows it to efficiently supply its products to a massive and diverse national market, ensuring a strong and consistent presence in stores and supermarkets everywhere.
Despite the challenges of operating a manufacturing business in a volatile environment, the 7Up Bottling Company remains a cornerstone of the Nigerian manufacturing landscape, a major employer and a vital local partner for global brands that uses her CSR in beautifying the environment through tree planting and effective waste disposal.