About Us
Our story began in 1783, when Jacob Schweppe brought 'Schweppervescence' to life by capturing and bottling bubbles (the process of carbonation). He founded Schweppes in Geneva, Switzerland.
1783
Jacob Schweppe was the first to bring sparkling beverages to the world. His legacy of passion, innovation, craft, quality, and real ingredients lives on to this day.
1809
Designed to lay flat on its side, the 'Hamilton' bottle was created, becoming the first bottle of its kind to retain carbonation.
1835
Schweppes launched its first innovation in flavour, Schweppes Aerated Lemonade. This inspired the classic Schweppes Lemonade, still loved by people far and wide today.
1836
Schweppes received the royal warrant of appointment by His Majesty King William IV, becoming the main purveyor of sparkling beverages to the Royal Family.
1850
Schweppes arrived in Australia in 1850. As demand for Schweppes' beverages grew, Schweppes set up its first site in Sydney in 1877 and later in Melbourne in 1885.
1851
Schweppes was appointed the official beverage of the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park. The crystal fountain became the iconic 'Schweppes Fountain'.
1870
Schweppes introduced two of the world's most iconic beverages, still loved as much today as they were almost 150 years ago, Indian Tonic Water and Dry Ginger Ale.
1932
Schweppes launched fruit flavoured Mineral Waters, combining sparkling natural mineral water sourced from Australian springs with real fruit.
1940-1945
During WWII Schweppes was rationed and disappeared from public sales. Schweppes reassures consumers that their favourite sparkling beverages would return soon.
1946
The iconic word 'Schweppervescence' comes to life through the global campaign, 'Schweppervescence lasts the whole drink through'.
Today
Schweppes continues to provide quality sparkling beverages, masterfully crafted with time honored processes and real ingredients sourced from across the Globe.
