Unfortunately, the Sprite Remix brand was later discontinued in 2005 due to poor sales. Product identity issues may have doomed the Coke-coffee mashup the first time around, but there's actually a chance that you'll seesomevariation of Blak on the shelves one day. A period of 6 years, people realized that green ketchup was the same story goes microsoft! SPRITE REMIX. "Fans have thirsted for the return of this popular Sprite tropical flavor for years," Paige said, "And it's great to finally bring it back to reward their enthusiasm.". New Coke became one of the most infamous marketing flops around, and if you've tasted it at all, it was probably because of the drink's short-lived comeback as aStranger Things-inspired promotion in 2019. Sprite Remix was eventually available in three varieties: Tropical, Berryclear, and Aruba Jam. The original Sprite Tropical Remix flavor received many releases in 2015, 2016, and 2017. After a limited-roll out in spring 2015 and no public mention from Coca-Cola, the official Sprite website was updated showing the limited time re-release for Sprite Tropical Mix on February 29, 2016. You may be wondering what you can do to help keep your favorite beverage around. In Spring of 2015, the Tropical Sprite flavor was reintroduced into the Coca-Cola product line up. In early 2020, Coca-Cola started experimenting in the U.K. with a new Diet Coke flavor called "Sublime Lime," and according to Ally Head of Marie Claire, many who have tried it have been as impressed as the people who discovered that Diet Coke Lime were disappointed back in the day. 8 What flavors does Sprite Remix come in? When you look beyond the "oof"factor of that elevator pitch as well as the fact that the company blew $50 million to launch C2 in 2004 there were a few problems with the product. In this article, well discuss the factors which played a role in its discontinuation. Maybe a second time around would be the charm for this curiously disenfranchised drink. Still, if Coca-Cola one day manages to clear that hurdle, Diet Coke Plus might turn out to be a winner. Coke needed to do something to tear it down, but preferably in a way that wouldn't tarnish their own main product's reputation. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} Tropical Mix Sprite however is still available in 20oz bottles. 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A 1985 ill-fated attempt to swap the classic soft drink's recipe and rebrand it as New Coke led to a national outrage, and at one point, furious cola consumers bombarded the soda company with 8,000 phone calls a day. The story of OK Soda ranks among the stranger ones in the annals of soft drink history. Along with the base lemon-lime flavor, Tropic Berry includes a blend of strawberry, orange, and pineapple flavor. In other words, there's a perfectly delicious Coca-Cola out there that you've never tasted (unless you splurged on the limited edition cans in 2019), just because Boomers thought change is bad. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It's a big, wild soft drink world out there. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} Black Cherry Vanilla Coke debuted in January 2006 as both regular and Diet version (viaBevNet), while Coca-Cola Vanilla and Diet Coke Vanilla went on hiatus. Sprite Remix was a brand of colorless caffeine-free flavored differently from but based on the original Sprite made by the Coca-Cola company. Available in more than 20 colors, these luxe, anti-pilling sheets fit mattresses up to 18 inches thick. Im missing it dearly. And it's half price! This could mean changing the products marketing or advertising, improving the product itself, or even changing the pricing strategy. You can still enjoy this popular beverage without worry. Cold, sweet coffee drinks are everywhere these days. Although based on Sprite, the Remixes were each flavored differently from the original. Everyone and their cousin is looking for the next Coca-Cola, and Coke itself has been experimenting just as much as the next soda giant if not more. As a result, the line died a pauper's death in 2005, because the sales simply weren't good enough. Back in the ancient days of 2006, Coke introduced Coca-Cola Blak orBlK, if you will to cater to the coffee-hungry crowd with a sweet tooth and an affinity for low-temperature drinks. Today, it's time to revisit some of the Coca-Cola Company's many excellent drinks that you can't get anymore, but arguably should. Taking the time to read labels and understand the ingredients can help you make better, more informed decisions. If you feel uncertain why Coca-Cola should bring Diet Coke Lime back, just say the name out loud. It can be easy to forget just how much sugar is in a can of soda, but it shouldnt be overlooked. Why was Sprite Remix discontinued? You can still find a few places that may have a few cans of the drink in stock. It was later discontinued in late 2015, presumably that this particular release of it is a limited edition or a test market release. Sprite Remix, although successful for a short period, was eventually discontinued due to declining popularity and low sales. Sprite Remix The Sprite Remix was introduced in and the tropical flavor was hands down the best. Studies have also linked sugar-sweetened beverages to a higher risk of obesity and other health issues, so be sure to keep an eye on your sugar intake when it comes to Sprite. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. As Venessa Wong ofBuzzfeed Newsreported at the time of the flavor's discontinuation, Diet Coke Lime debuted in early 2018 as a limited-time flavor, but fell victim to the diet soda sales rut a few short months later. If youre interested in rekindling the Sprite Remix experience, dont be too disappointed. Sprite Remix was introduced in 2002 before being discontinued three years later. Diet Coke Lime may be a goner (at least for now), but things might not be that way forever. In the early 1990s, drink manufacturers were riding high on the strange trend of transparent cola drinks, and Crystal Pepsi was sitting pretty on top of the pile. Coca-Cola later released a do-it-yourself promotion which featured of free offerings of 1.25 oz (36.9 mL) flavor packets of Sprite Remix, that you need to rip open to pour the flavored sugar to your can of regular Sprite. Unfortunately, the new, cherried-up flavor didn't last, and Black Cherry Vanilla disappeared from the market in 2007. With declining popularity, its no surprise that Sprite Remix was discontinued. Sprite Remix was discontinued due to poor sales in 2005. Sprite is a colorless, lemon and lime-flavored soft drink created by The Coca-Cola Company.Sprite (drink). .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} PerFast Company, the citrus-tanged OK Soda got its start when Coca-Cola Chief of Marketing Sergio Zyman the guy behind the New Coke debacle noticed that "Coca-Cola"was second only to "OK" on the list of best-known words in the world. Coca-Cola later released a do-it-yourself version of Sprite Remix, which featured a flavor packet with a can of regular Sprite. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It was discontinued in 2011 in favor of a reintroduced Mello Yello. Sprite Remix was likely discontinued due to declining sales, and so its important to always be mindful of the financial success of a product. A slice of lime's pairs nicely in an ice-cold glass of it. Although based on Sprite, the Remixes were each flavored differently from the original. The name of Sprite Tropical Remix was renamed as Sprite Tropical without the Remix wording. Why Coke decided to name them differently is beyond me. The channels video also revealed that Sprite Lymonade is planned to be released near the Super Bowl of 2019. But recently, rumors have been circulating that this beloved drink may be in danger of being discontinued. Sprite Remix was a brand of colorless caffeine-free flavored differently from but based on the original Sprite made by the Coca-Cola company. Another ingredient to consider when looking at Sprite is the carbonated water. Sprite is also now caffeine-free something that can be beneficial to those who are sensitive to it. Supposively this particular release was a limited edition release and was released on store shelves in parts of the southeastern United States. 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