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The Grapette Story


Deep in the soul of every veteran soft drink connoisseur may be a little six-ounce bottle of Grapette soda. Spunky little Grapette from Camden, Arkansas — the bright purple star of the South — flashed across the nation throughout the 40s, 50s, and 60s before seemingly vanishing overnight. Now, more than 80 years later, people all across America are able to quench their thirst for Grapette and Orangette, and it never could have happened without the help of another famous Arkansas company — Walmart Stores, Inc. Keep reading …
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Our Timeline

1940: The Grapette Company begins selling Grapette soda.

1944: Grapette soda is sold internationally, specifically in Central and South America.

1947: Orangette soda becomes available.
1939
1939
1940: The Grapette Company begins selling Grapette soda.

1944: Grapette soda is sold internationally, specifically in Central and South America.

1947: Orangette soda becomes available.
1950: Grapette soda is produced by more than 300 bottlers in 42 states, with sales exceeding the combined sales of all other grape flavored soft drinks.
1950s
1950s
1950: Grapette soda is produced by more than 300 bottlers in 42 states, with sales exceeding the combined sales of all other grape flavored soft drinks.
1962: Grapette International, Inc. organized to handle franchising and sales overseas. In addition to Latin America, sales eventually expand to Caribbean and Pacific Rim countries.
1960s
1960s
1962: Grapette International, Inc. organized to handle franchising and sales overseas. In addition to Latin America, sales eventually expand to Caribbean and Pacific Rim countries.
1970: The Grapette Company is sold. Grapette International, Inc. maintains production and use of the original formulas.

1977: Through series of acquisitions, the Grapette brand becomes controlled by the manufacturer of rival Nu-Grape.
1970s
1970s
1970: The Grapette Company is sold. Grapette International, Inc. maintains production and use of the original formulas.

1977: Through series of acquisitions, the Grapette brand becomes controlled by the manufacturer of rival Nu-Grape.
1980s: Derived from the original Grapette Company formulas, Grapette International begins producing franchise-quality soft drink flavors for other brands.
1980s
1980s
1980s: Derived from the original Grapette Company formulas, Grapette International begins producing franchise-quality soft drink flavors for other brands.
1993: Wal-Mart selects flavors by Grapette International to use in some of the Sam's Choice signature brand of soft drinks.

2000: Grapette International re-acquires Grapette and Orangette trademarks, reuniting the formulas with their brand names.

2004: Sam's Choice Grapette and Sam's Choice Orangette become available exclusively in Wal-Mart.
1990s
2005
1990s
1993: Wal-Mart selects flavors by Grapette International to use in some of the Sam's Choice signature brand of soft drinks.

2000: Grapette International re-acquires Grapette and Orangette trademarks, reuniting the formulas with their brand names.

2004: Sam's Choice Grapette and Sam's Choice Orangette become available exclusively in Wal-Mart.
2005
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Memory Lane

Where to buy Grapette


Grapette and Orangette are available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. Enjoy the classic flavors you remember, Thirsty or Not!

Where to buy Grapette


Grapette and Orangette are available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. Enjoy the classic flavors you remember, Thirsty or Not!

Where to buy Grapette


Grapette and Orangette are available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. Enjoy the classic flavors you remember, Thirsty or Not!
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