New Pepsi flavor alert: Wild Cherry & Cream is hitting store shelves soon

Greta Cross, USA TODAY

14 January 2025 at 4:59 pm·1-min read

Pepsi is launching a new flavor: Wild Cherry & Cream.

The new and permanent Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream will be available at retailers next week in 12-ounce cans and 20-ounce bottles. The soft drink will also be available with zero sugar.

Pepsi launched its popular Wild Cherry flavor back in 1988 and it has been a hit since. According to a news release, Pepsi has experienced an 8% increase in Pepsi Wild Cherry sales, with a heightened interest from Millennial and Gen Z customers.

But young folks don't just enjoy cherry-flavored soft drinks. Pinterest deemed 2025 a "cherry coded" year, as the platform has experienced an increase in cherry-related searches. Between 2022 and 2024, Pinterest saw a 325% increase in searches for "cherry vibe."

Here's what to know about Pepsi's new Wild Cherry & Cream flavor.

What does Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream taste like?

Pepsi describes its new flavor as an "initial burst of sweet cherry flavor," followed by a "smooth, creamy vanilla swirl."

When will Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream be available?

Pepsi's new Wild Cherry & Cream flavor will be available nationwide on Monday, Jan. 20.

Where will Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream be available?

Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream will be available for purchase at various retailers nationwide. Twelve-ounce cans will be available permanently and 20-ounce bottles will be available for a limited edit, according to a news release.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New Pepsi flavor alert: Wild Cherry & Cream debuting soon

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What does Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream taste like?

When will Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream be available?

Where will Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream be available?

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