Johann Jacob Schweppe, German watch maker living in Switzerland, learned of Priestley’s method of dripping sulfuric acid into limestone to produce carbon dioxide gas.
Using his machines skills, he became the first to develop a manufacturing process to artificially carbonate mineral water. He began production the aerated water in 1770s in factory scale using chalk and sulphuric acid to produce carbonic acid gas.
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In 1792, in partnership with an engineer, Nicolas Paul, he established a factory in London for production of soda water and seltzers.
He became the pioneer in selling carbonated water. The Schweppes Company was founded in Geneva in 1783.
The company opened its first factory in America in 1884 and continued to expand its global operation, particularly after World War II.
Johann Jacob Schweppe 1st to develop process to artificially carbonate mineral water
