SHOPPERS went crazy after spotting the taste of Coca-Cola, which was discontinued 17 years ago.
The soda giant discontinued its Coca-Cola Lime drink nearly two decades ago, leaving fans devastated.
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The drink was spotted at FarmfoodsCredit: FACEBOOK
It had the classic Coca-Cola taste, but was mixed with lime juice, saving customers the hassle of cutting up the fruit to add to their drink.
The drink was sold in stores from 2005 to 2007 before being discontinued by the drink maker.
But now sharp-eyed customers have spotted the iconic drink back on supermarket shelves.
Writing on the NewFoodUK Facebook page, moderators shared the news that the drink was back.
Excited customers praised its return, with one writing that they “must” try it.
In another post, a user said the fruit-flavored drink looked “refreshing.”
Packs of eight cans are available for purchase from Farmfoods.
The retailer has more than 300 locations across the UK and you can find your nearest location by visiting www.farmfoods.co.uk/store-finder.php.
It might be worth calling your local branch before your next trip to check if it’s in store.
We’ve asked Coca-Cola if the lime-flavored drink is coming back forever or just for a limited time, as well as whether it will be available for purchase in other stores and the price, and we’ll update when we hear back.
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Lime-flavored Diet Coke launched in 2020 and is still available in major supermarkets, but it’s the first time the “full-fat” version has returned to shelves since it was discontinued nearly two decades ago.
Coca-Cola lime isn’t the only classic drink that the brand has brought back recently.
Customers were delighted when Coca-Cola Cinnamon returned to shelves in November.
The drink was first launched in 2019 as a “limited time offer” for the Christmas period.
He returned the following year before disappearing again.
However, many customers were not impressed with the taste, with one writing: “It’s just wrong!!!! So wrong!!!!.
RARE FLAVORS
Coca-Cola also surprised customers when it launched a collaboration with Oreo.
The unique product combines the flavors of a cult soft drink with a popular cookie.
It’s currently available to buy on Ocado for just 45p.
Earlier this year, Coca-Cola Lemon also returned, believed to be the first time since 2006.
The drink is still available to buy in a number of supermarkets, including Tesco and Iceland.
Why were products left out or recipes changed?
ANALYSIS by Chief Consumer Reporter James Flanders.
Food and beverage manufacturers have been known to change their recipes or drop products altogether.
It is often said that this is due to changing customer tastes.
There are several reasons why this might be done.
For example, government regulations, such as the “sugar tax,” force companies to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers may choose to adjust ingredients to reduce costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs rise to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from the shelves in 2018.
It recently returned after a six-year absence, but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed the sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory has changed the taste of its flagship energy drinks Lucozade Original and Orange.
While the amount of sugar in each bottle remains unchanged, the supplier has replaced the sweetener aspartame with sucralose.
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