The company's origins date back to 1880 when Achille Antonio Brioschi (1860–1942), who had served as an apprentice at various manufacturers of chemical-pharmaceutical products and eau de Colognes, began the small-scale production of the so-called effervescente Brioschi: a powder which, when dissolved in water, produced a refreshing drink.
The company's history begins in 1880 with Achille Antonio Brioschi (1860–1942), who had prior experience working at chemical-pharmaceutical and perfume companies. He started producing the effervescente Brioschi, a powder that dissolves in water to create a refreshing drink.