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'''Artos''' is a regional soft drink and the first [[aerated]] soft drink in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="bs1">{{cite web|last1=Kanth|first1=K. Rajani|title=Artos simply fizzles despite all odds|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/artos-simply-fizzles-despite-all-odds-104032301027_1.html|publisher=Business Standard India|accessdate=5 November 2017|date=23 March 2004}}</ref> It was first names as "Ramachandra Raju soft drinks" and later renamed as A.R Raju Tonics and later |
'''Artos''' is a regional soft drink and the first [[aerated]] soft drink in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="bs1">{{cite web|last1=Kanth|first1=K. Rajani|title=Artos simply fizzles despite all odds|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/artos-simply-fizzles-despite-all-odds-104032301027_1.html|publisher=Business Standard India|accessdate=5 November 2017|date=23 March 2004}}</ref> It was first names as "Ramachandra Raju soft drinks" and later renamed as A.R Raju Tonics and later converted into Artos. It was originated in Ramachandrapuram in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. At first, Ramachandra Raju bought a Soda machine from British collectorate but he don't know how to use it. Later, he came to Visakhapatnam with the machine and meet a person in Port and he helped the machine with new parts and also told how to use it and he returned to Ramachandrapuram and started marketing it as a soda drink in 1912. At first, local people scared to drink due to gaseous content or some myths but after observing British soldiers consuming it they started. In 1919, it was officially made as a drink and the required sugars,gas and flavours are imported from Europe. But during 2nd world war the imports have stopped and many industries in india halted. But Artos continued it's production from the flavour taken from fruits. Many international companies offers franchises but Artos never stopped. In 2019, it has completed 100 years and Artos was growing furthermore in Andhra Pradesh. |
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==History== |
==History== |
Revision as of 09:18, 20 August 2020
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Type | Soft Drink |
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Country of origin | India |
Region of origin | Andhra Pradesh |
Introduced | 1919 |
Variants | Grape, Orange, Prince, Lemon and Pearl Soda |
Website | www |
Artos is a regional soft drink and the first aerated soft drink in the state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] It was first names as "Ramachandra Raju soft drinks" and later renamed as A.R Raju Tonics and later converted into Artos. It was originated in Ramachandrapuram in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. At first, Ramachandra Raju bought a Soda machine from British collectorate but he don't know how to use it. Later, he came to Visakhapatnam with the machine and meet a person in Port and he helped the machine with new parts and also told how to use it and he returned to Ramachandrapuram and started marketing it as a soda drink in 1912. At first, local people scared to drink due to gaseous content or some myths but after observing British soldiers consuming it they started. In 1919, it was officially made as a drink and the required sugars,gas and flavours are imported from Europe. But during 2nd world war the imports have stopped and many industries in india halted. But Artos continued it's production from the flavour taken from fruits. Many international companies offers franchises but Artos never stopped. In 2019, it has completed 100 years and Artos was growing furthermore in Andhra Pradesh.
History
Artos was established in 1919 by Adduri Ramachandra Raju and Adduri Jagannadha Raju in Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari with a soda machine procured from the British. In the beginning, people avoided the drink as it was seen as a devil's bottle and its consumption by the British soldiers made it popular during World War-II.[2]
Flavours
It is available in grape, prince, lemon, orange and soda flavours.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Kanth, K. Rajani (23 March 2004). "Artos simply fizzles despite all odds". Business Standard India. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ a b Reddem, Appaji (3 October 2017). "100-year-old Artos in expansion mode". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 November 2017.