Monica Reed

Is Coke Zero getting the ax?

Coca Cola just announced they’re killing off Coke Zero next month and replacing it with a new drink called Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.  The cans will look pretty much like traditional red Coke cans, but with the words “Zero Sugar” added.  But it’s not just the same stuff with a new name and new packaging it ALSO got a new formula and slightly different taste.  I know, I know some of you are having flashbacks from the 80’s right?  Coke is doing a lot to make sure this isn’t a repeat of the New Coke thing.  They spent five years researching it, and then tested it by replacing Coke Zero in 25 countries before bringing it here.  It’s still a risk though and based on the reaction on social media yesterday, people aren’t thrilled with the idea.  Coke Zero was trending pretty much all day on Twitter and it’s safe to say most of the tweets were not.

https://twitter.com/angelamariesuor/status/890371463332544512

https://twitter.com/GregACY/status/890369292654530563

 

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