Pepsi is Ditching Sierra Mist and Replacing It with . . . "Starry"
If you know any DIEHARD Sierra Mist fans, you might want to stroll down the greeting card aisle and browse the SYMPATHY section.
Pepsi has made Sierra Mist for 23 years . . . ever since they introduced it to replace Slice in 1999 . . . but now they're ditching it for a NEW lemon-lime soda.
The new one is called STARRY . . . and a Pepsi rep says it has "higher citrus flavors that are true to fruit and more aromatic" than Sierra Mist. It'll be available in both regular and sugar-free versions.
Starry is already rolling out to all grocery and convenience stores.
Pepsi is bailing on Sierra Mist because sales have been declining, and it was never able to compete against Sprite, which Coca-Cola makes. They also wanted something new to appeal to younger Gen Z customers.
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Cheetos Introduces Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion
There’s a new Cheetos flavor hitting store shelves soon with a spicy kick – Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion. The new flavor combines garlic, chili peppers, ginger, and citrus, and it’s said to strike a good balance between acid and spices. This new flavor follows some other Frito-Lay introductions, including the new Doritos Sweet and Tangy BBQ.
Look for the new Cheetos to show up on store shelves on January 16, and they will be available in various sizes priced from $0.50 to $5.19.
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Starbucks Has New Merch For Lunar New Year And Valentine’s Day
We recently told you about Starbucks' new winter menu that was just introduced, and they have just announced a new merch line to celebrate Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day. It’s the Year of the Rabbit, and one of the new collections celebrates that theme is the new Lunar New Year Drinkware collection in the U.S. that includes:
- 14 oz. Year of the Rabbit Mug priced at $16.95
- 12 0z. Year of the Rabbit Tumbler for $22.95
- 24 oz. Year of the Rabbit Cold Cup for $20.95
According to the press release, this collection will only be available in the U.S. at Starbucks stores inside Target retail outlets.
Other Year of the Rabbit products will also be introduced in 15 markets, including China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, and the Asia Pacific.
Valentine’s Day merch will only be available at Starbucks outlets in Target stores. The collection will include color-changing hot cups depending on beverage temperature and other items that include “You Warm My Heart” gift cards. Some items will be sold at all Starbucks cafés, but all items are limited edition only and available until supplies run out. The Starbucks rewards program members will receive bonus points for bringing in reusable cups and a 10 cents per cup discount.
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In-N-Out is just a West Coast thing, but that is changing.
They've announced plans to open at least one location in Tennessee. The bad news is: It won't be opening until 2026.
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