Visniak
Visniak was a brand of soft drinks made by the "Saturn-Visniak Beverage Co." in Sloan, New York; the name of the brand was taken from the Polish word "wiśnia" for "cherry".[1] The company was founded in 1959, and closed in 2004, dissolving in 2009.[2]
Description
The label of the bottle said: "Pure, Healthful, Refreshing Beverage. Made with purified water, pure cane sugar and citric acid. Made in a modern, sanitary daylight plant". Visniak had several flavors, including: Cherry, Birch Beer, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Cream Soda, Cola, Diet Cola, and Grapefruit drink. The sizes were 7½ oz splits [clarification needed] and 23.5 ounce bottles.
Company
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The company closed in 2004. The bottles could be returned, as there was a 20 cent deposit on each bottle. It is believed that the company's downfall came about because people were not returning the bottles, thus making it necessary to constantly buy new ones and cut into the profit margin.[3] The Visniak bottles are considered collectible.
References
- ^ Verlyn Klinkenborg (1 April 2004). The Last Fine Time. University of Chicago Press. pp. 195–. ISBN 978-0-226-44335-5. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ SATURN VISNIAK BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC. Universal ID: NY-147865. ... was formed on 1959-08-19 in New York. Last updated based on information from the New York State Division of Corporations on 2013-04-07
- ^ [1] Visniak beverages once quenched the thirst of Western New Yorkers