7UP announces first major brand evolution in 15 years

7UP Keurig Dr Pepper beverage industry product reformulation lemon-lime soda

7UP is undergoing its first major brand evolution in over 15 years, centered on a permanent recipe reformulation. The parent company, Keurig Dr Pepper, is shifting to a 'lime-forward' flavor profile by reducing lemon content to better appeal to younger consumers.

Research from Keurig Dr Pepper indicates that 72% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha drinkers prefer citrus-forward flavors like lime. The rebranding includes a new visual identity featuring a vertical logo and a 'Lime Lemon' designation. The changes will apply to 7UP Regular, 7UP Zero Sugar, Cherry 7UP, and Cherry 7UP Zero Sugar.

The rollout is scheduled to begin nationwide in mid-August. This move comes as the $5 billion lemon-lime category in the United States faces intense competition from brands like Coca-Cola’s Sprite, PepsiCo’s Starry, and various 'better-for-you' options.

Entities

7UP · Coca-Cola · Drew Panayiotou · Keurig Dr Pepper · Sprite

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[● 2 SOURCES] 7UP holds a 12.2% market share in the lemon-lime category. krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 7UP is undergoing its first brand evolution in more than 15 years. www.keurigdrpepper.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The reformulation took two years to develop. krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The rebranding includes a new vertical logo and a 'Lime Lemon' designation. www.keurigdrpepper.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The lemon-lime beverage category generates $5 billion in revenue in the United States. www.keurigdrpepper.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The new formula features a lime-forward profile with reduced lemon content. krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The new products will roll out nationwide starting in mid-August. www.keurigdrpepper.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 72% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers prefer citrus-forward flavors like lime. www.keurigdrpepper.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com

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7UP Puts Lime in the Spotlight With Its Biggest Brand Evolution in More Than 15 Years | Keurig Dr Pepper [www.keurigdrpepper.com]

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7UP Just Made A Major Change To The Flavor You've Known For Decades [www.foodbeast.com]

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7UP is getting a ‘lime-forward’ makeover [krdo.com]

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7UP is getting a ‘lime-forward’ makeover - Local News 8 [localnews8.com]

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7UP Changes Its Recipe for the First Time in 15 Years [www.nbcpalmsprings.com]

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