Coca-Cola is pulling its Spiced flavor from stores just six months after its release due to poor sales, the company told CBS MoneyWatch.
The company intended for the flavor to remain a permanent part of the famous soda brand's lineup. Reported.
Coca-Cola phased out its spiced products after just six months. https://t.co/Mh9TbZbkYJ
—CBS News (@CBSNews) September 24, 2024
The company regularly releases limited-edition flavors, such as Coca-Cola Oreo and Coca-Cola Marshmello. Coca-Cola has yet to release Spiced. WebsiteThe company told CBS MoneyWatch that it would stop selling the product. “We're always considering our customers' preferences and adjusting our product lineup,” a company spokesperson said. “As part of this strategy, we plan to phase out Coca-Cola Spiced and introduce exciting new flavors in 2025.”
The company describes the flavor on its website as “a unique combination of our iconic cola, raspberry and spice flavors,” but the drink's name may have confused customers who thought the drink was spicy.
“The can says 'raspberry spice,' which I think is misleading,” one reviewer says. Written On the branding of this flavor: “I can't help but think they should have just released a plain raspberry cola in the US without the spices. Coca-Cola Spiced smells similar to Bath & Body Works Sun Leaped Raspberry, which does have a raspberry scent at first, but then settles into a stranger note. The raspberry scent hits your palate, followed by a 'spice' note on your nose.” (Related story: Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin criticizes Coca-Cola, and does so in one of the most awkward press conferences we've ever seen)
“Honestly, this is not a good Coca-Cola soda, that's why I gave it a 4/10,” another reviewer said. Written.
Younger customers are opting for alternative soda options that are touted as healthier than existing Coca-Cola products, according to CBS News.
The Daily Caller has reached out to Coca-Cola for comment but has not yet heard back.