Our Story

With over 100 years in delivering intense flavour and fun, we’ve learned a thing or two along the way.

Scroll below to learn about what we’ve been up to.

100 years and counting
100 years and counting

In 1916 the Orange Crush Company was created, destined for flavour greatness.

Recipe with a-Peel!
Recipe with a-Peel!

Did you know “Crush” refers to the old process of extracting oils from oranges? Well, that’s how we learned to perfect our original zesty formula back in the day!

Choco-full of Flavour
Choco-full of Flavour

The key to Crush: Flavour innovation. Way back when, we even had a Chocolate flavour.

Local Favourites
Local Favourites

If you’re heading out east, check out Crush Birch Beer. This local favourite was first introduced in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Meet Crushy
Meet Crushy

Peppy and playful, Crushy was Crush’s mascot during the 1930s and ‘40s.

The Krinkly Bottle
The Krinkly Bottle

Before we could make crazy can designs we had crazy bottle designs…Enter, the “Krinkly” Crush bottle!

Can-do Attitude
Can-do Attitude

Our bold, flavourful soda has always been matched with flashy, fun can designs.

Becoming World Famous
Becoming World Famous

Created in Chicago for Chicago… In 1933 Orange Crush was the official orange drink of the Chicago World’s Fair.

We clean up well
We clean up well

Some of our older looks through the years.

Today

Today, Crush is enjoyed around the world in a variety of different flavours. A lot has changed in the past century, but one thing remains the same: everyone loves the great taste of Crush!