Coca-Cola is refreshing its beverage lineup with a series of innovative fruit flavors spanning several of its most popular brands. The company announced that these updates will begin rolling out in 2027, with a formal showcase scheduled at the National Association of Convenience Stores event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alongside the national rollouts, a Coca-Cola spokesperson noted that the company is actively testing prebiotic versions of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar, and Fresca in select markets across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to gauge consumer interest. For Coca-Cola fans, two distinct flavors are scheduled to launch next year. Coca-Cola Cherry Lime will debut in February as a fresh twist on Coca-Cola Cherry, while Coca-Cola Strawberry Float will arrive in the summer, offering a nod to the classic dessert combining soda and ice cream. Both new options will be available in regular and zero-sugar varieties. Other major beverage brands under the corporate umbrella are also receiving fruit-inspired updates. Powerade is set to introduce watermelon and lemon-lime zero-sugar options in January 2027. Mr. Pibb, known for its spicy cherry profile, will release Mr. Pibb Black-Current in the spring alongside a limited-time berry-forward flavor. Topo Chico carbonated mineral water will expand its portfolio with a pineapple-coconut flavor in February, adding to its existing assortment of fruit profiles. Additionally, the Fairlife brand will introduce banana and strawberry flavors for its Core Power protein shakes in January, marking the first new additions to the line in nearly a decade. Both shake varieties will pack 26 grams of protein, with the banana option also offering an alternative 42-gram formulation.
Source: cbsnews.com
