FUN FACT:
  • In 1996, after filming the world's first commercial in space, Cosmonauts shoot a large blue Pepsi can in orbit outside the MIR space station.
  • In 1975, Pepsi-Cola shook up the cola wars with the Pepsi Challenge.
  • Pepsi introduced Wild Cherry Pepsi in 1989.
  • In 1943, due to government restrictions on metal during WWII, Pepsi began recycling bottle caps.
  • Pepsi-Cola advertised on television for the first time in 1950.
  • Diet Pepsi-Cola was first introduced in 1964.
  • As a teenager Elvis Presley worked for a Pepsi Bottler in Tupelo, Mississippi.
  • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia opened their Weyers Cave facility in 1984.
  • In 1955, Pepsi-Cola unveiled the world's largest advertising sign in Times Square in New York City.
  • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2008.
  • In 1909, famous race car driver, Barney Oldfield, became the first celebrity to appear in Pepsi-Cola advertising.
  • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia is the operator of the oldest recorded Pepsi-Cola Bottling franchise in the United States.
  • In 2003, the Pepsi-Cola trademark turned 100 years old.
  • The first Pepsi-Cola advertisement appeared in newspapers in 1902.
  • In 1985, the cola war took "one giant sip for mankind," when a Pepsi "space can" was successfully tested aboard the space shuttle.
  • The first Pepsi-Cola trademark was registered in 1903.
  • Pepsi-Cola was invented in 1898 by Caleb Davis Bradham.
  • In 2015, PepsiCo celebrated its 50th anniversary as a combined food and beverage company.
  • Pepsi-Cola became available in bottles for the first time in 1905.
  • Pepsi-Cola was initially called "Brad's Drink" by local patrons in honor of its inventor, Caleb Bradham.

Community Involvement

Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia (PCVA) has a long standing tradition of supporting the community, both professionally and philanthropically. PCVA sponsors and supports numerous events through each of our locations in Central Virginia. We are proud of the communities in which we work and live and we take pride in being a good corporate citizen, giving back to those communities which have stood by us since 1908. Below is a list of some of the community organizations we support throughout our various locations:

Interested in Requesting a Donation?

If you would like to request a donation please send your written request to:

In Charlottesville:

Donations c/o PCBC
P.O. Box 9035
Charlottesville, VA 22906-9035
Fax: 434-817-3784

In Warrenton:

Please email your written request to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In the Shenandoah Valley:

Donations c/o PCBC
P.O. Box 127
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Fax: 540- 234-9403

Please include the following information in your request at least 4 weeks in advance of your event:

    • your name and contact information including phone number and email address
    • the name of the organization making the request
    • specific information regarding the event and organization including the date, time, and location of the event
    • specific information regarding what you are requesting


Due to the large volume of requests received we regret that we will be unable to honor all requests.

 

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Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia is a family owned franchise with sales locations in Charlottesville, Warrenton, and Weyers Cave.

 

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Locations

Charlottesville Executive Office
481 Hillsdale Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
P.O. Box 9035
Charlottesville, VA 22906-9035
800-847-3774 or 434-978-2140

Charlottesville Plant
330 Seminole Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901
800-847-3774 or 434-978-2140

Warrenton
5393 Lee Highway
Warrenton, VA 20187
800-523-5540 or 540-347-3112

Weyers Cave
100 Triangle Drive
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
800-492-1712 or 540-234-9238