Tropicana Products

Tropicana Products is an American multinational company that primarily produces fruit-based beverages. It is a subsidiary of PepsiCo, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Tropicana's headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.

History

Tropicana was founded in 1947 by Anthony T. Rossi, an Italian immigrant. Rossi initially started with packaging and selling fruit gift boxes, before moving into producing fresh-squeezed orange juice. The company was named after his original fresh fruit business, Tropicana Products, which was based in Bradenton, Florida.

In 1954, Rossi pioneered a pasteurization process for orange juice. This process, now known as "flash pasteurization", allowed Tropicana to store juice without the need for preservatives. This innovation led to the creation of the company's flagship product, Tropicana Pure Premium, which remains one of the most popular orange juice brands in the United States.

Tropicana was acquired by Beatrice Foods in 1978, and then by The Seagram Company Ltd. in 1988. In 1998, it was sold to its current parent company, PepsiCo.

Products

Tropicana's product line primarily consists of fruit juices and fruit juice blends. The company's most popular product is Tropicana Pure Premium, a not-from-concentrate orange juice. Other products include Tropicana Essentials, a line of juice blends fortified with vitamins and minerals, and Tropicana Twister, a line of flavored beverage drinks.

In addition to its juice products, Tropicana also produces a range of fruit snacks and fruit-based beverages under the Tropicana brand.

Sustainability

Tropicana is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include reducing water usage in its manufacturing processes, using renewable energy sources, and implementing a zero waste policy in its facilities.

See also

• PepsiCo
• Anthony T. Rossi
• Beatrice Foods
• The Seagram Company Ltd.