# 80s-Inspired Probiotic Sodas These New Slice Soda Flavors are Rolling Out at Target By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-flavors References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/slice-expands-flavor-lineup-with-pacific-pop--apple-rolling-out-at-target-302669542.html) & [slicesoda](https://slicesoda.com)  These new [Slice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fizz-fm) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nabe-soda). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/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." Image Credit: Slice Soda ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 63% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summery Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-punch-pop.md) - [Functional Nostalgic Watermelon Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-watermelon.md) - [Spiked Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsips.md) - [Synbiotic Root Beer Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-slice-soda.md) - [Grape-Flavored Better-For-You Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-pop-sodas.md) - [Nostalgic Gut-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-1.md) - [Gut-Friendly Fruit Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruga-fruit-super-soda.md) - [Gut-Friendly Fizzy Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-shirley-temple.md) - [Refreshing Wellness Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-soda.md)