Coca-Cola Revives Beloved Nostalgic Soda Flavor
Coca-Cola is set to reintroduce its beloved Diet Cherry Coke flavor, marking its return to the market permanently in early 2026. This announcement was shared by the food review platform Snackolator via Instagram. A Coca-Cola representative confirmed that this flavor will be a “sustain” item, indicating it is not a temporary or limited release.
Coca-Cola’s Nostalgic Flavor Returns
Diet Cherry Coke first hit the shelves in 1985. It underwent a rebranding in 2006, becoming known as “Diet Coke Feisty Cherry.” However, this iteration was discontinued. The flavor made a brief comeback in 2018 but was removed from availability once again.
Flavor Availability
According to Snackolator, Diet Cherry Coke will be available at retailers nationwide. Customers can expect to find it in:
- 20 oz bottles
- 12-pack cans
Positive Company Performance
This revival comes as Coca-Cola seeks to enhance its growth potential. The company reported a 5% increase in net revenues for the quarter ending September 26. CEO James Quincey highlighted the resilience of the beverage industry despite challenges such as inflation and unpredictable weather conditions.
Executive Insights
“We benefit from operating in a vibrant and resilient industry with ample headroom for growth,” Quincey stated during the third-quarter earnings call in October. He emphasized the importance of offering consumers diverse choices from their broad beverage portfolio.
Additionally, Henrique Braun, executive vice president and COO, noted that Diet Coke products have demonstrated significant volume growth in the last quarter. He affirmed the company’s commitment to investing in its brands to strengthen overall performance across its beverage offerings.
