“Plans to streamline the company’s beverage lineup were underway well before the coronavirus outbreak, but the pandemic promoted leadership to move faster,” the company said in its original statement on Oct. 16. “Ongoing COVID-19 supply chain challenges and shifting shopping behaviors prompted the company to fast-track its plan.” In the new Oct. 22 statement, James Quincey, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, said, “The company expects to offer a portfolio of approximately 200 master brands, an approximate 50 percent reduction from the current number, and phase out some products.” According to CNN, Quincey didn’t reveal all the brands that are getting the boot during Thursday’s call with analysts, but noted that the “hydration” category will likely see more cuts. Currently, that includes Dasani, Smart Water, Powerade, Vitaminwater, Zico, Topo Chico, Aquarius, and I Lohas. However, some more specific news has been made public in the last few weeks. Here are some of the drink brands Coke is getting rid of. And for more things not long for this world, check out Apple Just Discontinued This Popular Phone. Year the product was first introduced: 1963 For some more items that’ve been taken out of stores, check out If You Have These Popular Pieces of Furniture at Home, Get Rid of Them. Year the product was first introduced: 2013 And for more on one company that had to cut back, check out This Popular Gym Is Closing All of Its Locations. Year the product was first introduced: 2018ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Year the product was first introduced: 2004; acquired by The Coca-Cola Company in 2013 Year the product was first introduced: 1980; acquired by The Coca-Cola Company in 2001 And for more up-to-date information delivered to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
