Faygo: Michigan’s iconic beverage journey

This Day in Michigan History: Faygo was launched in Detroit

Faygo was founded in Detroit, Michigan, in November 1907,[2] as Feigenson Brothers Bottle Works by Russian baker immigrants Ben and Perry Feigenson.[1] The original flavors of Faygo (fruit punch, strawberry, and grape) were based on cake frosting recipes used by the Feigensons in Russia.[1] Initially, the brothers used a horse-drawn wagon for deliveries and lived above the bottling plant.[2]As the business grew over the next 10 years, the Feigensons were able to purchase houses, hire their first