Orange Crush was invented in 1916, when Clayton Howell partnered with chemist Neil Ward to incorporate the company of Orange Crush Company. Ward was the one to perfect the zesty, signature orange flavor in this soda!
At the time the soda was introduced, inventors were commonly given credit for soda flavors, so this actually debuted as “Ward’s Orange Crush”! By 1918 it was available as far away as Canada, and by 1919 Norman Rockwell was commissioned to paint the advertising posters for Orange Crush, which by the 1950′s would be available as far away as South America, New Zealand, Europe, and Africa!
Lemon Crush and Lime Crush were also introduced early in the company’s lifetime, 1919 and 1920 respectively. It is now available in literally dozens of flavors, worldwide!
Get yourself a cold glass bottle of Orange Crush and enjoy the summer weather!
