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Coca‑Cola ends eight‑decade Minute Maid frozen juice era
business2 months ago

Coca‑Cola ends eight‑decade Minute Maid frozen juice era

Coca-Cola is discontinuing Minute Maid frozen orange juice and lemonade concentrates in the U.S. and Canada after eight decades, with remaining stock sold early this year as the company shifts to other juice formats. The move could impact lower‑income households that rely on frozen concentrate through programs like WIC, and comes as frozen juice loses ground to refrigerated and shelf‑stable options amid higher citrus prices and changing consumer tastes.

Minute Maid Retires Its Frozen Juice Line After 80 Years
business2 months ago

Minute Maid Retires Its Frozen Juice Line After 80 Years

Coca-Cola is discontinuing Minute Maid’s frozen juices after an 80-year run, citing shifting consumer preferences. The products will remain on shelves until stock runs out, while the company continues to offer fresh juices and alcoholic options; NIQ data show the frozen-juice category has been shrinking, with roughly an 8% sales drop over the past 52 weeks.

Coca-Cola Phases Out Minute Maid Frozen Juices to Emphasize Fresh Options
business2 months ago

Coca-Cola Phases Out Minute Maid Frozen Juices to Emphasize Fresh Options

Coca-Cola will discontinue Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, with sales ending by April 2026 and inventory while supplies last, in a shift to prioritize fresh juices amid changing consumer tastes. The move ends a long history dating to 1946, as frozen concentrate demand wanes, prices rise, and frozen-beverage sales decline (about 8% over the past year, with a December 12-ounce can averaging around $4.82). Coke has also nudged consumers toward Zero Sugar fresh options.

Minute Maid Frozen Orange Juice Concludes Eight-Decade Run
business2 months ago

Minute Maid Frozen Orange Juice Concludes Eight-Decade Run

Coca-Cola is ending Minute Maid’s frozen orange juice concentrate cans in the U.S. and Canada after about 80 years, with discontinuation in Q1 2026 and remaining inventory while supplies last. The move, motivated by shifting consumer preferences and a growing juice category, ends a freezer staple once used for punches and smoothies; the product originated in 1946 as Minute Maid and will be remembered fondly by shoppers online.