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Coca-Cola Explores Cannabis-Inspired Flavour Drink Amid Changing Consumer Trends
Coca-Cola is reportedly exploring the launch of a cannabis-inspired flavoured beverage, reflecting the global drinks industry’s growing interest in alternative and plant-based ingredients. While the idea has sparked widespread discussion online, the company has been careful to clarify that any such product would not contain THC, the psychoactive compound found in marijuana.
Industry sources suggest the drink would instead focus on hemp-derived or cannabis-inspired flavours, potentially incorporating CBD (cannabidiol) where legally permitted. CBD, unlike THC, does not produce a “high” and is increasingly marketed for its calming and wellness-related properties.
Coca-Cola has previously acknowledged that it continuously evaluates new ingredients and consumer trends, particularly as younger consumers shift away from traditional sugary soft drinks toward functional beverages, wellness products, and novel flavour experiences.
The potential cannabis-inspired drink would join a growing market that already includes CBD-infused waters, teas, and energy drinks sold in parts of the United States, Canada, and Europe. However, strict regulations mean any Coca-Cola product would need to comply fully with national food and drug laws, which vary widely across countries.
The company has not confirmed a release date or specific formulation, and stressed that no recreational cannabis product is planned. Instead, the move appears to be part of a broader strategy to stay competitive in an evolving beverage market where innovation and branding play a critical role.
If launched, the drink would mark another significant step in the mainstreaming of cannabis-related flavours—once taboo, now increasingly commercialised—while keeping Coca-Cola’s global reputation and legal responsibilities firmly intact.
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