18 Now Discontinued Drinks You’ll Never Find in Minnesota Again

Remember that one drink you just had to have last year? The one you couldn’t get enough of? Well, if you haven’t stocked up yet, you might want to start looking because it could be gone from Minnesota stores for good, if not already, very soon.

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Every year, major beverage companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola introduce dozens, sometimes even hundreds, of new drinks to the market. But not every new product gets to stick around. Many of these wild new flavors or seasonal specials quietly disappear like they were never even here.

The reasons behind a new drink getting kicked off the shelves vary. Maybe people just weren’t feeling it, or the drink only showed up in a few stores and never got its big break. Sometimes it’s just not that good and flops hard.

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Alcohol and Soda Losing Popularity

Soda and alcohol in general seem to be taking a hit as more and more people are going for healthier, lighter options. I know in my house, we’ve been making a conscious effort to ditch the sugary sodas and calorie-heavy drinks replacing them with sparkling waters, seltzers, and healthier sodas like Poppi. It turns out, we’re not alone.

According to a 2024 beverage trends report, seltzer sales are up 16%, and fruit juice has seen an 8% boost, while traditional soft drinks, beer, wine, and spirits are all declining in popularity.

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Whether it’s a retired soda flavor or a canceled energy drink, we've recently said goodbye to some interesting beverages. Check out the list of discontinued drinks below to find out if that new one you tried and loved last year made the cut.