Pepsi Wild Cherry

Pepsi Wild Cherry[1] is a cherry-flavored cola first introduced in 1988 by PepsiCo. Two sugar-free versions are also available, with zero calories, named Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry and Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry (based on Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar respectively).[2] A number of variants have also been released. Other than the drink, PepsiCo also market the flavor as a lip balm.[3]

History

In response to the successful launch of Cherry Coke in 1985, Pepsi extensively test-marketed a formulation simply called "Cherry Pepsi" in Canada from 1985[4] to 1987.[5] In the United States, Cherry Cola Slice was introduced as part of the line in 1986[6] and was offered until the launch of Pepsi Wild Cherry. Pepsi's product and Coca-Cola's have been competitors since the 1980s.[7]

Availability

Pepsi Wild Cherry is currently sold in the United States and Canada as a regular, permanent product,[8] available in cans and bottles. Pepsi officially relaunched it in Canada on March 25, 2017, after five years of limited time availability.[9] Its French name is Cerise En Folie.

The drink has also been sold in other countries around the world. In some countries a similar cherry-flavored cola under the Pepsi Max formula has been sold instead, such as in Germany.[10]

Derivative flavors

In 2010, PepsiCo released Pepsi Wild Cherry Vanilla in the United States, a limited edition flavor combining wild cherry with vanilla. It was brought back again in limited form in 2016.[11]

In January 2025, Pepsi released a new variant of Wild Cherry flavor as part of the permanent lineup: Wild Cherry & Cream available in original and zero sugar forms.[12]

External links

• Pepsi Product Information - Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry