However, with the acquisition of RC Cola by Cadbury Schweppes plc in 2000 and subsequent folding of company operations into Dr Pepper, Inc., bottlers have gradually discontinued bottling Upper 10 in favor of the similar, more popular and non-caffeinated 7 Up (which is also owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group).
This change occurred after Cadbury Schweppes plc acquired RC Cola in 2000 and subsequently integrated its operations with Dr Pepper, Inc. Bottlers have since phased out Upper 10 production to make way for the more popular and caffeine-free 7 Up.