COCA‑COLA has unveiled a brand new fizzy drink – and fans say it tastes just like a well-known pear cider.
The new flavour, Pear Fanta, has been spotted in Home Bargains stores across the UK, with excited shoppers sharing their finds on Facebook.
One Facebook user posted: “New cans of Pear Fanta spotted at Home Bargains,” prompting dozens of comments from curious fans.
One said: “I had one yesterday, different lol but nice.” Another commented: “It’s absolutely amazing.”
A third joked: “I can’t believe it, a new Fanta flavour that isn’t sugar free?!?”
Others tagged their mates, encouraging them to hunt down the new drink, with some even comparing the flavour to popular fruity cider Kopparberg – though it’s completely alcohol‑free.
FANTA has also launched a new range of drinks much to the delight of shoppers. Coca‑Cola, the parent company behind the famous fizzy drink, has released three new drinks for fans to try.
The flavours include Fanta Apple Zero Sugar, Fanta Raspberry Zero Sugar, and the limited-edition Fanta Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar.
But shoppers have given mixed reviews about the product, with one describing the apple variety of the drink as “gross”.
However, another person was excited about the launch, stating they “must get these”. While a third commented: “I like a bit of Tutti Fruitti”.
The Apple and Raspberry drinks are available in UK supermarkets now.
A two-litre bottle of the berry drink is listed on the Asda website for £2, but currently appears to be out of stock.
The new releases join a wave of creative drinks hitting shelves this year.
Coca‑Cola recently launched Orange Cream, a blend of classic cola with orange and vanilla, available in both regular and zero‑sugar versions.
It’s expected to stay on shelves through at least the end of the year.
Meanwhile, Diet Cherry Coke is making a return across the US this summer in retro 1980s packaging, though launch details remain limited.
In a separate move, Coca‑Cola is preparing to roll out a version of its original cola sweetened with cane sugar this autumn in the US, replacing high-fructose corn syrup for a more natural taste.
Not to be outdone, Pepsi released Wild Cherry & Cream in January, mixing rich cherry and smooth vanilla flavours in both full‑sugar and zero‑sugar formats.
Pepsi is also entering the health‑conscious market with Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, launching this autumn in Original and Cherry Vanilla.
The new range includes cane sugar and added prebiotic fibre, as the brand targets growing demand for gut‑friendly fizzy drinks.
Why are products axed or recipes changed?
ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.
Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.
They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.
There are several reasons why this could be done.
For example, government regulation, like the “sugar tax,” forces firms to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.
It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.
While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
