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Est. 2023Non-Alcoholic

AfroPop Soda

Founded by Jamel Stephens · Oklahoma City, OK

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Jamel Stephens

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Stories about AfroPop Soda

AfroPop Soda Forges National Path with RNDC Distribution Partnership

Oklahoma's Black-owned craft soda brand, AfroPop Soda, is set for national expansion through a strategic distribution partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the brand, enabling it to reach new markets across the United States.

Culture Meets Craft: Rap Snacks Partners with Jones Soda for New Beverage Line

Rap Snacks, the iconic brand amplifying hip-hop culture, has teamed up with Jones Soda to launch a vibrant new line of craft sodas. This collaboration marks a significant expansion for Black-founded innovation in the functional and craft beverage industry.

Craft a Calming “Sleepy Mule” with MEDASE Cocktails' Zero-Proof Innovation

Unwind with the “Sleepy Mule,” a refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail featuring the acclaimed <a href='/brands/medase-cocktails'>MEDASE Cocktails</a>' Goodnight Moon Moscow Mule. This recipe highlights the creativity of Black-owned brands in the rapidly expanding zero-proof beverage landscape.

AfroPop Soda Secures Major National Distribution, Poised for Expansive Growth

Oklahoma’s <a href='/brands/afropop-soda'>AfroPop Soda</a>, a Black-owned craft beverage brand, made headlines earlier this year by landing a significant distribution deal with Republic National Distribution Company (RNDC). This pivotal partnership, set to introduce their culturally inspired sodas to 42 new states, continues to mark a transformative moment for the brand and Black entrepreneurship in the beverage industry.

From the Encyclopedia

The History of Black Americans in the American Soft Drink Industry

Black Americans have played a resilient and pioneering role in the American soft drink industry, establishing their own bottling companies in response to segregation and later achieving significant ownership within major franchises. This history spans from early 20th-century independent bottlers to modern craft soda brands.

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On this being a Black-owned business:

“AfroPop Soda is a Black-owned beverage company founded in December 2023.”

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