The Atlanta beverage giant expects a national rollout in 2026.
Coca-Cola is bringing back spicy cherry soda Mr. Pibb, which was discontinued in 2001. (Courtesy of Coca-Cola)
A spicy cherry soda is making a comeback after almost 25 years.
Coca-Cola said Thursday it is bringing back Mr. Pibb, a brand it originally launched in 1972 to compete with Dr Pepper. The soda gained a following for three decades, but it was discontinued in 2001 and rebranded Pibb Xtra.
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Amy Wenk is the consumer brands reporter for the AJC.
