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Bubble Up makes a comeback as a nostalgic cane-sugar lemon-lime soda
lifestyle16 days ago

Bubble Up makes a comeback as a nostalgic cane-sugar lemon-lime soda

Bubble Up, a 1919 lemon-lime soda once widely stocked but later hampered by ownership changes, distribution issues, and bankruptcy, was acquired by the Dad’s Root Beer makers in 2007 and is now produced in limited runs as a premium cane-sugar drink with natural lemon and lime oils. It’s available at select grocers, specialty soda shops, and online (about $3.49 per 12-ounce bottle).

Bubble Up: The vintage lemon-lime soda that refuses to fade away
lifestyle16 days ago

Bubble Up: The vintage lemon-lime soda that refuses to fade away

Bubble Up, a 1919 lemon-lime soda famous for its “kiss of lemon, kiss of lime,” has weathered ownership changes and bankruptcy and is now produced in limited quantities by Dad’s Root Beer. Fans seek its more natural ingredients and nostalgic glass-bottle packaging, with the premium soda selling in select stores and online for about $3.49 per 12-ounce bottle.

Yellow caps return: Coca-Cola’s Passover-safe bottles spark a stock-up
lifestyle1 month ago

Yellow caps return: Coca-Cola’s Passover-safe bottles spark a stock-up

Coca-Cola releases yellow-capped bottles each spring containing cane-sugar Coca-Cola for Passover to signal the drink is kosher for the holiday and free of high-fructose corn syrup. The practice began in 1935 after a rabbi urged Coke to create a Passover-friendly version. While these yellow-cap bottles appear annually, cane-sugar Coke can be purchased year-round as Mexican Coke (usually in glass and pricier). Social media users are buzzing as people stock up during the two-week window.

Coca-Cola's Sweet Switch: Cane Sugar or Corn Syrup?
health9 months ago

Coca-Cola's Sweet Switch: Cane Sugar or Corn Syrup?

Starting this fall, Coca-Cola will offer a version sweetened with domestic cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in the U.S., a move praised by some officials but debated by health experts who note that cane sugar is not necessarily healthier. Both sweeteners are ultra-processed and linked to health risks like obesity and diabetes, with current high sugar consumption in the U.S. remaining a major concern. Experts emphasize that reducing overall processed food intake and sugar consumption should be the priority for improving public health.

Coca-Cola's Cane Sugar Version Returns to U.S. Markets
business10 months ago

Coca-Cola's Cane Sugar Version Returns to U.S. Markets

Coca-Cola announced it will launch a new version of its signature drink sweetened with cane sugar in the U.S., following President Trump's push for the use of 'real cane sugar,' while maintaining its existing corn syrup formula. The move aims to offer more choices without replacing the current product entirely, avoiding significant impacts on U.S. agriculture and costs. The decision aligns with efforts by RFK Jr. to promote healthier ingredients, though experts note little health difference between cane sugar and corn syrup.

Coca-Cola to Reintroduce Cane Sugar Version Amid Political and Consumer Debates
business10 months ago

Coca-Cola to Reintroduce Cane Sugar Version Amid Political and Consumer Debates

Coca-Cola announced it will launch a new version made with cane sugar in the fall, following President Trump's claim that he persuaded the company to replace high-fructose corn syrup, though the flagship recipe will remain unchanged. The new product aims to offer more choices, but health experts continue to warn about the risks of excessive sugar consumption.