3 To Know: Pepsi Lime or Peach? Coconut Dr Pepper, more
1. Pepsi Lime or Pepsi Peach? Two limited-edition sodas to make debut in time for summer
Summer is right around the corner, and Pepsi is partnering with celebrity chef Bobby Flay and releasing two limited-edition sodas to celebrate.
According to a release, Flay, the chef, restauranteur and TV host, will be featured in an upcoming Pepsi TV campaign, in-store displays, digital content shorts, stunts, a social series of grill tips, tricks and tutorials and more leading up to Memorial Day and continuing throughout the summer.
Exclusive recipes from Flay can be found on BetterWithPepsi.com.
In addition, Pepsi is introducing two limited-edition flavors in what the brand says will “punch up the quintessential American BBQ”: Pepsi Lime and Pepsi Peach.
Both flavors will be available to purchase soon nationwide and will come in both 12-ounce cans and 20-ounce bottles. – Emily DeLetter/USA Today
2. Dr Pepper is bringing a new, limited-time coconut flavor to a store near you
Dr Pepper has a new flavor coming out just in time for summer.
The company announced Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut and Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut Zero Sugar will be available beginning May 1 at retailers nationwide through the end of July.
The flavor will be sold in 12-oz 12-packs and also 20-oz bottles, the company said, and “brings together the perfect combination of the original 23 Dr Pepper flavors with layers of tropical coconut flavor and a delicious, creamy finish.”
Dr Pepper says the new flavor “pairs perfectly with a hot summer day” and is the only “coconut-cream-flavored dark soda on the market.”
The new flavor comes about a month after the soda company partnered with Coffee Mate to create a new coconut lime-flavored creamer that is made specifically to be mixed with Dr Pepper to create dirty sodas.
The creamer, also available for a limited time, combines “notes of refreshing coconut and zesty lime flavors” that, when mixed with Dr Pepper, creates a “classic dirty soda – no extra ingredients required,” according to the companies. – Gabe Hauari/USA Today
3. Wendy's is giving away free French fries every Friday for the rest of the year
Wendy's is giving customers a new reason to look forward to Fridays.
The company announced it is giving away a free order of any size fries with any purchase every Friday through the end of the year in the Wendy’s app.
To redeem the offer, customers just need to login to the Wendy's app or create an online account at wendys.com. Once you're logged in, you'll see the offer that can be used in a mobile order, or in-store by loading the offer onto your card before scanning at the register, according to the company.
The free “FRYday” promotion comes a month after the fast food chain introduced an Orange Dreamsicle Frosty inspired by the classic childhood popsicle.
The item launched on March 19 and replaced the Vanilla Frosty for a limited time. – Gabe Hauari/USA Today
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