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Red Bull

Red Bull is a brand of energy drink produced by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Red Bull is an energy drink brand owned by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. Launched in 1987, it helped create the modern energy drink category.

What it is

Red Bull is a carbonated energy drink sold in a distinctive blue-and-silver can. The company says the recipe was inspired by functional drinks from East Asia. It remains the core product of Red Bull GmbH, which was founded in 1984 by Dietrich Mateschitz.

History and growth

The drink launched in Austria on 1 April 1987 and quickly expanded internationally. By the end of 2024, Red Bull was sold in 178 countries. The company reported global sales of 12.670 billion cans that year, making it one of the most valuable soft drink brands worldwide.

Market presence

Red Bull GmbH is headquartered in Fuschl am See, Salzburg, Austria, and employed 19,973 people at the end of 2024. The brand is known for extensive sponsorship in sports and events, which has helped it become a leading global energy drink. In Canada, Red Bull competes with other domestic and international energy drink brands.

In short

  • Launched in Austria on 1 April 1987
  • Sold in 178 countries as of end of 2024
  • 12.670 billion cans sold worldwide in 2024
  • Founded by Dietrich Mateschitz in 1984
Canadian angle

Red Bull is sold in Canada and is part of the Canadian energy drink market, where it competes with other domestic and international brands.

Quick questions

What is Red Bull?
Red Bull is an energy drink brand owned by Red Bull GmbH, an Austrian company.
When was Red Bull launched?
Red Bull Energy Drink was launched in Austria on 1 April 1987.
Who founded Red Bull?
Dietrich Mateschitz founded Red Bull GmbH in Austria in 1984.

Sources

  1. Red Bullhttps://www.redbull.com/us-en/energydrink/company-profile
    Supports: Launch date, founding background, countries sold in, employee count, 2024 can sales, revenue
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull
    Supports: Brand identity, launch year, market share, brand value, cumulative sales
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull_GmbH
    Supports: Founding year, founders, headquarters, ownership, company profile