# Soft Drink Seasoning Coca-Cola Salt and Pepper Shakers Brings Back Retro Packaging By Matt Ho | Published 2011-04-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-salt-and-pepper-shakers References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/coca-cola-salt-and-pepper-shakers.htm) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21104146) Before tin cans and plastic, coke was in a glass bottle. So if you're the type who wants to reminisce the good ol' days, check out the [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cocacola-co-mini-cans) Salt and Pepper Shakers. The Coca-Cola Salt and Pepper Shakers is a pretty straightforward product. It takes the classic [retro packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newstalgia-1) of coke and transforms it into a kitchen item. From the shape to the ridges and the logo, the shaker remains absolutely faithful to the bottle's original look. Of course, if you really feel nostalgic, you can always pour the beverage inside instead of spices; just don't expect to get too much out of it. [Urban Outfitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-lunch-is-healthcare) is currently selling the Coca-Cola Salt and Pepper Shakers on its online shop. Bring back a bit of the old-school to your dinner table with this amazing retro item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Inspired Products:** Bringing back classic packaging and designs in everyday items leads to opportunities to tap into nostalgia and create new markets. - **Novelty Kitchenware:** Creating unique and fun designs for kitchenware products increases consumer appeal and opens up possibilities for new product lines. - **Reimagining Beverage Packaging:** Repurposing iconic beverage packaging into useful everyday items expands the brand's merchandise offerings and presents more opportunities for revenue generation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** Innovation in the design of consumer goods presents opportunities to create new and appealing products that cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Food and Beverage:** Reimagining the design and packaging of food and beverage products can generate additional revenue streams beyond sales of the product itself. - **Retail:** Retro inspired products like the Coca-Cola Salt and Pepper Shakers can create new lines of merchandise to attract customers for traditional brick and mortar and e-commerce retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Cherry Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-cherry-coke.md) - [Retro Soda Collab Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-drinkware.md) - [90s-Inspired Glass-Packaged Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapple-glass-bottles.md) - [Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-and-cheetos.md) - [Soda Brand Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-x-retrospekt.md) - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Mini-Sized Retailer Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cocacola-co-mini-cans.md) - [Limited Holiday Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-7up.md) - [Soda-Themed Beverage Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owala-x-diet-coke.md)