{
  "id": 476625,
  "title": "Why 7UP gave itself a lime-lemon makeover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/why-7up-gave-itself-a-lime-lemon-makeover",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-10T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91586304/why-7up-gave-itself-a-lime-lemon-makeover"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "7UP has undergone a significant makeover, shifting its identity from a lemon-lime soda to a lime-lemon beverage. This strategic change is part of a campaign called \"Flip the Sip,\" led by Keurig Dr Pepper, the U.S. owner of 7UP. The reformulation is a result of consumer preference in blind testing, which found the lime-forward 7UP to be more crisp and refreshing. The new cans, set to hit shelves in mid-August, feature an ultraminimalist design with a solid green color and a red dot that stands out prominently. This redesign aims to differentiate 7UP in a crowded market where 72% of Gen Alpha and Gen Z prefer citrus-forward flavors and 68% of millennials do as well. The challenge for 7UP lies in maintaining distinctiveness amidst numerous competitors and options in the lemon-lime soda category. Despite being the first lemon-lime soda since 1929, 7UP has struggled to capture significant market share in the U.S., with PepsiCo's Sprite emerging as the category leader. PepsiCo's failed attempts at creating a meaningful market share with their own lemon-lime brands further highlight the competitive landscape.",
  "summary": "7UP has reformulated its recipe, cranking up the lime flavoring so much it’s actually changing what it calls itself. The lemon-lime soda is now going by lime-lemon. 7UP’s U.S. owner, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), which sells beverages like Dr Pepper, A&W Root Beer, and Canada Dry, announced the reformulation and an accompanying rebrand Monday as part of a campaign they’re calling “Flip the Sip.” This…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}