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KFC Ditches Pepsi: Sweet Lightning Soda Discontinued!
21 Oct
Summary
- KFC is switching its beverage provider from Pepsi to Coca-Cola.
- The exclusive Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning will be discontinued.
- Sweet Lightning will be available at KFC only until December 31.
KFC has announced a significant beverage partnership change, transitioning from Pepsi products to Coca-Cola. This move directly impacts the availability of the popular Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning soda.
Introduced in 2019, Sweet Lightning has been a permanent KFC-exclusive offering, known for its unique honey-peach flavor. Unlike other Mountain Dew variations, it was never packaged for retail sale, making its presence at KFC particularly special.
The discontinuation of Sweet Lightning at KFC is set to occur at the close of this year, with December 31 marking the final day it can be purchased. This change comes as KFC shifts its entire beverage lineup to Coca-Cola.
Despite the end of its run at KFC, there is a glimmer of hope for fans. PepsiCo has acknowledged the strong demand for Sweet Lightning and has stated intentions to explore future opportunities for consumers to continue enjoying the beverage.
