Does Coke’s new seasonal flavor in Japan fizz, or fall flat?

Strawberry Coca-Cola became the soft drink giant’s newest seasonal flavor when it was released on Jan. 20. It’s available only in Japan, and only for a limited time. THERON GODBOLD/STARS AND STRIPES
Strawberry Coca-Cola became the soft drink giant’s newest seasonal flavor when it was released on Jan. 20. It’s available only in Japan, and only for a limited time. THERON GODBOLD/STARS AND STRIPES

Does Coke’s new seasonal flavor in Japan fizz, or fall flat?

by Theron Godbold
Stars and Stripes

Japan’s food and beverage industry boasts many seasonal, novelty flavors, whether it’s a cherry pie-flavored drink from Starbucks or chocolate fries from McDonalds, and some can be better than others.

The current fad is strawberry Coca-Cola. This seasonal flavor has an unclear end date, but likely won’t be on shelves for long.

This “world’s first,” according to a Coca-Cola Co. press release, is targeted at teens and women in their 20s and 30s or anyone who can’t drink normal Coke.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/1.616613

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