Coca-Cola Discontinues Spiced Flavor After 6 Months

Coca-Cola is discontinuing its Spiced flavor just six months after its high-profile launch due to poor consumer reception and disappointing sales. Initially introduced as a permanent addition to their North American lineup, Coca-Cola Spiced blended the classic Coke taste with raspberry and spice, aiming to attract Gen Z consumers. Despite the initial excitement and a rapid development process, the flavor was criticized for being confusing and not meeting expectations of a 'spicy' taste. The company plans to replace it with a new flavor in 2025 as part of its strategy to continuously adapt to consumer preferences. This move follows other recent flavor changes, including the discontinuation of Cherry Vanilla and Diet Coke with Splenda. Coca-Cola's ongoing efforts to innovate its product line reflect the challenges it faces in meeting evolving consumer tastes and maintaining market share.