A look at the scene during the "Sonic Desert" event, hosted by Coca-Cola Spiced and Topo Chico in collaboration with BPM Music, held on April 13, 2024, in Thermal, California. USA TODAY


September 25, 2024 Tags:

Coca-Cola has decided to discontinue its new product, Coca-Cola Spiced, after just seven months on the market. The beverage giant, based in Atlanta, confirmed on Tuesday that the drink, which had been introduced as part of their permanent lineup, will soon disappear from shelves.
A spokesperson for the company explained that Coca-Cola is always evaluating customer preferences and adjusting its product offerings accordingly. "As part of our ongoing strategy, we’re phasing out Coca-Cola Spiced to make room for an exciting new flavor set to launch in 2025," the spokesperson stated. The product, introduced in February, was intended to attract a younger audience, especially Generation Z consumers, but it seems to have missed the mark.

Coca-Cola Spiced, which still appears on the company's website, was developed much faster than most other products in Coca-Cola’s lineup. Typically, new flavors take over a year to develop, but Coca-Cola Spiced was created in just seven weeks. At the time of its release, Shakir Moin, Coca-Cola’s North American marketing chief, said the company had adopted a new approach to product development in order to meet consumer demands more quickly.

Despite this effort, the product hasn’t lived up to expectations. Some reviews of the drink described the flavor as underwhelming, with the raspberry taste overshadowing the promised spicy notes. One review noted that the spices were barely noticeable in the first few sips and required extra focus to detect them at all.

When Coca-Cola Spiced was initially introduced, the company hoped it would capitalize on emerging trends within the beverage industry. Sue Lynne Cha, Vice President of Marketing, stated in an email that the launch of Coca-Cola Spiced was a response to these trends, aiming to bring something fresh and different to the market. However, it appears that the drink didn’t resonate with consumers in the way the company had anticipated.

Coca-Cola’s decision to pull the drink from shelves is part of their broader strategy to continually adapt and offer new flavors that appeal to evolving tastes. The company hasn’t revealed much about the new flavor expected in 2025, but they remain optimistic that it will better meet the preferences of their customers.

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