These new Slice Soda flavors have been announced by the recognizable 80s-era refreshment brand as part of its revival that gives it a decidedly better-for-you recipe for consumers to enjoy. The sodas come in the Apple and Pacific Pop flavors, which are both made without high fructose corn syrup, have four-grams of sugar per serving and five-grams of fiber. The Apple flavor encapsulates the classic fruit taste profile, while Pacific Pop has nets of citrus, pineapple and passionfruit in every sip.
Chief Marketing Officer at Suja Life Nicole Portwood spoke on the new Slice Soda flavors saying, "We're slicing right into 2026, giving our fans even more fun and bold flavors. From our take on a beloved tropical refresher to the return of our most highly-requested flavor, 2026 marks another year of innovation for Slice, and we're so excited to keep delighting our fans with better-for-you remixes of the classics."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Probiotic Beverage Revolution
- There is a growing consumer desire for functional probiotics in beverages, shifting the soda market towards health-oriented innovations.
- Nostalgic Flavor Revival
- Revamping classic flavors with modern health tweaks reflects a trend in consumer products that balances familiarity with wellness.
- Fiber-enriched Drinks
- Beverages incorporating dietary fiber cater to health-conscious consumers, presenting an opportunity for industry players to enhance nutritional value in drinks.
Where This Applies
- Functional Beverage Industry
- The combination of nostalgia and health in beverages like probiotic sodas signals an evolutionary step for the functional beverage sector.
- Natural Flavoring Production
- As the demand grows for drinks with natural and exotic flavors, the industry sees potential growth in sourcing and developing new flavor profiles.
- Health-focused Snack Industry
- Parallel to beverages, the snack industry may explore integrating nostalgia with improved nutritional content, inspired by better-for-you remixes.
