Ever wonder why some drinks disappear from shelves? Test your savvy with this trivia on drink discontinuations and rebrandings! Just as fashion evolves, so do the beverage selections that tease our taste buds. Each transformation tells a tale of market shifts and brand strategies.
The abrupt discontinuations and dramatic revamps of drinks are tales of survival and innovation. From well-loved classics to bold experiments, witness how companies revitalize their labels and offerings. This trivia will guide you through the twists and turns of product changes.
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Which comedian advertised non-alcoholic beer Kaliber?
Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
Ronnie Barker
Ronnie Barker
Russ Abbot
Russ Abbot
Ernie Wise
Ernie Wise
Which soft drink disastrously changed its recipe in 1985?
Sprite
Sprite
Coke
Coke
Pepsi
Pepsi
Tango
Tango
Jolt Cola ceased production in which year?
1996
1996
2000
2000
2004
2004
2009
2009
Sunny Delight was reformulated and launched under which name?
Sunnny Orange
Sunnny Orange
Orange Delight
Orange Delight
Sunny D
Sunny D
S Delight
S Delight
Orbitz, the drink with floating bits in it, only lasted for how long in the UK?
1 year
1 year
5 years
5 years
10 years
10 years
3 years
3 years
When axed in 2017, Coca Cola Life only accounted for what percentage of UK sales?
0.05
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.1
0.1
0.07
0.07
What cordial was distributed free to UK children in World War 2?
Tizer
Tizer
Robinsons
Robinsons
Vimto
Vimto
Ribena
Ribena
How long was Hi-C Ecto Cooler on the UK market before being discontinued?
24 years
24 years
34 years
34 years
4 years
4 years
14 years
14 years
Which drink used the slogan ‘gives you wings’?
Red Bull
Red Bull
Pepsi
Pepsi
Monster
Monster
Sprite
Sprite
What was the fruit drink which they drank in the Congo?
Ta Binto
Ta Binto
Da Bingo
Da Bingo
Um Bongo
Um Bongo
La Banga
La Banga
Who delivered Unigate fizzy drinks to your house?
Postman
Postman
Milkman
Milkman
Dustman
Dustman
Window Cleaner
Window Cleaner
Prehistoric Punch and Sunrock Orange were flavours in a range themed around which cartoon?
Flintstones
Flintstones
Wombles
Wombles
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
What was the animal name of the small bottles of fizzy pop?
Pig Pops
Pig Pops
Parrot Pops
Parrot Pops
Panda Pops
Panda Pops
Panther Pops
Panther Pops
Panda Pops were sold in which type of containers?
Glass bottles
Glass bottles
Plastic bottles
Plastic bottles
Pouches
Pouches
Cans
Cans
In the 1970s, which fizzy drink did you only have when you were ill?
Appletise
Appletise
Vimto
Vimto
Coca Cola
Coca Cola
Lucozade
Lucozade
Despite its healthy claims, Sunny Delight only had what percentage of fruit juice?
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.05
0.05
0.1
0.1
After the withdrawal of New Coke in 1985, what was the product rebranded as?
Coke Super
Coke Super
Premium Coke
Premium Coke
Coke II
Coke II
History Coke
History Coke
Kia-Ora takes its name from the native language of which country?
Canada
Canada
New Zealand
New Zealand
Brazil
Brazil
South Africa
South Africa
How long did the ‘New Coke’ last in 1985 before the company went back to the old recipe?
3 months
3 months
3 days
3 days
3 weeks
3 weeks
3 years
3 years
What was the late 90s orange flavoured drink which rebranded in the 2000s?
Sunny Delight
Sunny Delight
Amazing Delight
Amazing Delight
Florida Pure
Florida Pure
Orange Delight
Orange Delight
Josta was one of the first brands of which type of drink?
Lemonade
Lemonade
Energy
Energy
Cold Coffee
Cold Coffee
Orangeade
Orangeade
In which year did Aqua Libra disappear from the shelves?
2008
2008
2018
2018
1998
1998
1968
1968
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