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Soda Giants Unveil Innovative Flavors and Trends for 2026
16 Nov
Summary
- Pepsi to launch Mug Floats Vanilla Howler, a root beer float-inspired soda
- Coca-Cola to introduce Coca-Cola Cherry Float, a canned cherry-vanilla Coke
- Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut to return to shelves nationwide in 2026
As the soda industry continues to evolve, major players like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper are gearing up to introduce a slew of new and innovative products in late 2025 and throughout 2026.
Pepsi is embracing the growing "dirty soda" trend, where dairy products are mixed with carbonated beverages. In 2026, the company will launch Mug Floats Vanilla Howler, a root beer-based soda that tastes like a root beer float made with vanilla ice cream. Coca-Cola is also getting in on the action, with plans to introduce the Coca-Cola Cherry Float in February 2026. This canned version of a cherry-vanilla Coke float aims to replicate the experience of soda fountains from the 1950s.
Meanwhile, Dr Pepper is reviving one of its popular limited-time offerings, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut. This blend of the iconic Dr Pepper flavor and sweet coconut will return to shelves nationwide in 2026 after limited regional availability in 2024 and 2025.
These new products from the soda giants demonstrate their efforts to stay ahead of evolving consumer tastes and trends in the highly competitive beverage market.
