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Minute Maid frozen juice and 4 other grocery staples discontinued
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Several beloved grocery products are being discontinued in 2026, including nostalgic items like Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates and cult-favorite snacks, due to shifting consumer preferences and company strategy changes.
- Coca-Cola is ending its Minute Maid frozen orange juice, lemonade, and limeade products after 80 years, marking its exit from the frozen-can category.
- PepsiCo plans to reduce nearly 20% of its U.S. product offerings to focus on simpler ingredients and functional benefits, leading to the discontinuation of items such as Cheese Pizza Cheetos Puffs, Lay’s Sweet Potato Poppables, and Smartfood Movie Theater Butter Popcorn.
- Blue Bell’s Butter Crunch ice cream flavor has also been discontinued, sparking disappointment among fans who hope for its return.
- These product removals have caused notable consumer backlash on social media, with many expressing sadness and nostalgia for the discontinued items.
