description Grapette Overview
Grapette is an American grape-flavored carbonated soft drink introduced in 1939 by Benjamin Tyndle Fooks in Camden, Arkansas. It developed into a widely distributed soda brand during the mid-20th century and became particularly associated with its strong grape flavor and distinctive branding. The name has also been used for related fruit-flavored beverages, and the brand has undergone changes in ownership and distribution over its history.
help Grapette FAQ
Who invented Grapette and when did it first reach stores?
Benjamin Tyndle Fooks developed Grapette in Camden, Arkansas, after testing grape flavors in the late 1930s. The brand name was acquired in 1939, and Grapette soda went on the market in 1940. [Grapette history](https://www.grapette.com/read-more)
Why was Grapette sold in a small clear bottle?
The original bottle was a lightweight, clear six-ounce bottle that let the purple drink show through. Grapette's history also records cases of 30 bottles instead of the more common 24, making the packaging part of its identity. [Grapette history](https://www.grapette.com/read-more)
Was Grapette ever a major national soda brand?
Yes, the company history says that by 1950 Grapette was produced by more than 300 bottlers in 42 states. It had spread far beyond Camden before the domestic company was sold in 1970 and the brand later declined. [Grapette legacy timeline](https://www.grapette.com/our-legacy-brands)
How is Grapette related to rival Nu-Grape?
They were separate grape soda brands, but company history says the Grapette brand came under control of the maker of rival Nu-Grape in 1977. Grapette International later reacquired the U.S. Grapette trademark in 2000, so the brands should not be treated as identical. [Grapette history](https://www.grapette.com/read-more)
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