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Nice try, Pepsi.

kalleboo 8y ago
Of course, the main ingredient is marketing. In 1985, Coca-Cola research showed people actually preferred the flavor of Pepsi, so they made a taste-tested Pepsi clone. It was launched as New Coke, and despite people preferring New Coke in blind taste tests, they still wanted to buy and drink Coca-Cola Classic. New Coke was a massive flop. So even if Pepsi managed to make a perfect Coca-Cola recipe clone, they're missing the main ingredient - their brand.
- Robin_Message 8y ago
  There is also some argument that a sip test is different from a whole serving, but who knows!
  - netzone 8y ago
    I've frequently noted that it takes longer for me to drink a Pepsi, if I even finish it at all. The initial taste, especially while eating, is more pleasant with Pepsi than it is with Coke, but the amount of Coke I can drink comfortably is higher than with Pepsi.
- SyneRyder 8y ago
  > ... even if Pepsi managed to make a perfect Coca-Cola recipe clone, they're missing the main ingredient - their brand. Also their distribution network. There's plenty of stores that stock Coca-Cola products exclusively. Having the exclusive contract to supply McDonalds must help them a lot, for example. That said - in Australia, Pepsi Max is actually #1 [1]. Coca Cola has had some problems in Australia with stores & supermarkets refusing to stock their products. (Dominos Australia recently dropped all Coca-Cola products & switched to Pepsi.) [2] [1] https://asahi.com.au/brands/soft-drinks https://asahi.com.au/brands/soft-drinks [2] http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/woolworths-deliverers-big-blow-to-cocacolas-new-no-sugar-drink/news-story/01bbb771e3a3bd9a11fa02abbc7219e6 http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/woolworths-deliv...
- mercer 8y ago
  If I recall correctly, people liked the taste of Pepsi in small amounts, but preferred Coca-Cola as a 'proper' beverage. Don't have a source at hand, so by all means correct me if I'm wrong.
  - pedalpete 8y ago
    This was my understanding as well, Pepsi had a sweeter taste with a slight citrus flavor. Comparatively, it tastes better on first sip, but for a can sized serving, the less sweet taste was preferred.
bromuro 8y ago
Oh no another reddit-style comment

Nice try, Pepsi.

Of course, the main ingredient is marketing. In 1985, Coca-Cola research showed people actually preferred the flavor of Pepsi, so they made a taste-tested Pepsi clone. It was launched as New Coke, and despite people preferring New Coke in blind taste tests, they still wanted to buy and drink Coca-Cola Classic. New Coke was a massive flop. So even if Pepsi managed to make a perfect Coca-Cola recipe clone, they're missing the main ingredient - their brand.

Robin_Message 8y ago
There is also some argument that a sip test is different from a whole serving, but who knows!
- netzone 8y ago
  I've frequently noted that it takes longer for me to drink a Pepsi, if I even finish it at all. The initial taste, especially while eating, is more pleasant with Pepsi than it is with Coke, but the amount of Coke I can drink comfortably is higher than with Pepsi.
SyneRyder 8y ago
> ... even if Pepsi managed to make a perfect Coca-Cola recipe clone, they're missing the main ingredient - their brand. Also their distribution network. There's plenty of stores that stock Coca-Cola products exclusively. Having the exclusive contract to supply McDonalds must help them a lot, for example. That said - in Australia, Pepsi Max is actually #1 [1]. Coca Cola has had some problems in Australia with stores & supermarkets refusing to stock their products. (Dominos Australia recently dropped all Coca-Cola products & switched to Pepsi.) [2] [1] https://asahi.com.au/brands/soft-drinks https://asahi.com.au/brands/soft-drinks [2] http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/woolworths-deliverers-big-blow-to-cocacolas-new-no-sugar-drink/news-story/01bbb771e3a3bd9a11fa02abbc7219e6 http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/woolworths-deliv...
mercer 8y ago
If I recall correctly, people liked the taste of Pepsi in small amounts, but preferred Coca-Cola as a 'proper' beverage. Don't have a source at hand, so by all means correct me if I'm wrong.
- pedalpete 8y ago
  This was my understanding as well, Pepsi had a sweeter taste with a slight citrus flavor. Comparatively, it tastes better on first sip, but for a can sized serving, the less sweet taste was preferred.

bromuro 8y ago

Oh no another reddit-style comment