Pepsi Throwback

[K.C.]

http://pmocast.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/image_pepsithrowback_can_final1.jpg


Pepsi released this a while back...it's made with natural cane and beet sugar.

Just got a chance to finally try one and it's fantastic. I don't drink much soda, but it blows away the current products.

I really hope they go back to this stuff permanently.

[hammersavage]

I want to try it. I like the black guys voice in the commercials. It come in diet?

[weekapaugjz]

already a thread. (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77689&highlight=HFCS)

[K.C.]

I want to try it. I like the black guys voice in the commercials. It come in diet?

I don't know how it could. Diet sodas are made with aspartame.

The whole point is to introduce a soda with cane sugar back into the market (although I think I read Pepsi's using a cane & beet sugar blend in the formula).

[HBox]

I love the stuff and I usually greatly prefer Coke over Pepsi.

[Section 8]

I love the Mountain Dew Throwback... No chemical aftertaste...

[Yosammity]

I generally love it when I can get a soda made with real sugar, but the Pepsi Throwback was just not as good as I expected. The recipe tasted a little off.

[SatCam]

I generally love it when I can get a soda made with real sugar, but the Pepsi Throwback was just not as good as I expected. The recipe tasted a little off.

I agree, it was almost flavorless or something. But it goes down clean, so that was good

[KnoxHarrington]

Were I a conspiracy theorist, I'd speculate that Pepsi intentionally threw off the recipe so they could say "See? HFCS doesn't taste worse than sugar!"

But Mt. Dew Throwback is enough of an improvement over the HFCS version that I kind of doubt that. I've never really liked Pepsi all that much, and this reminds me why.

[PapaBear]

I don't know how it could. Diet sodas are made with aspartame.

The whole point is to introduce a soda with cane sugar back into the market (although I think I read Pepsi's using a cane & beet sugar blend in the formula).
They could use saccharine and still call it "throwback".

[BeerBandit]

I generally love it when I can get a soda made with real sugar, but the Pepsi Throwback was just not as good as I expected. The recipe tasted a little off.
Totally agree, it was a bit of a disappointment. I was expecting something akin to a Jones or Boylan's. Not even close.

[Evolved]

Love the stuff, it's greatness in a can.

[torker]

Passover Coke Rules!
http://theworldsbestever.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/passover-coke.jpg

[NickyL0885]

I cant find this Pepsi Throwback anywhere and Its starting to piss me off.

[Pestz4Evah]

The only place I can find it is at K-Mart.

I hadn't stepped foot in a K-Mart in 10 years and now I am going once a week to get more.

[SatCam]

I cant find this Pepsi Throwback anywhere and Its starting to piss me off.

Try a drugstore for the 20ozers. I know CVS and Rite Aid are running 99cents a bottle promos (or atleast they were in may)

[biozombie]

I think I'm going to miss the Mountain Dew throwback when it's gone.

[Yosammity]

Dr. Pepper with real sugar is freaking fantastic.

[fezident]

Dr. Pepper with real sugar is freaking fantastic.

I MUST SUPPLY MY BOMBSHELTER WITH THIS STUFF!

Have you ever seen it on the shelf? Where?!?!



EDIT:
http://sodafinder.com/collections/all/03specialty

[ADF]

I tried it and it tastes exactly like regular Pepsi. Of course, I recently switched to Diet Coke so maybe my palate's been thrown off.

[Aggie]

I MUST SUPPLY MY BOMBSHELTER WITH THIS STUFF!

Have you ever seen it on the shelf? Where?!?!



EDIT:
http://sodafinder.com/collections/all/03specialty

I was just going to say check the second post in this thread:

already a thread. (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77689&highlight=HFCS)

[sailor]

I MUST SUPPLY MY BOMBSHELTER WITH THIS STUFF!

Have you ever seen it on the shelf? Where?!?!



EDIT:
http://sodafinder.com/collections/all/03specialty

$6 a bottle? ha!

[Coach_Mac]

I thought you were going to tell me about
https://supergeekery.com/images/mylightbox/300px-Crystal-pepsi.jpg

[fezident]

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/human-giant-time-machine/2447403241

[led37zep]

my local deli started carrying pepsi throwback as well as Mt. Dew. I usually don't drink soda but if this becomes a staple I might indulge every once in a while.

[jennysmurf]

I haven't been able to find the Pepsi, but I tried the Mountain Dew and wasn't too impressed. I'm still gonna try the Pepsi one when I find it though.

[disneyspy]

I haven't been able to find the Pepsi, but I tried the Mountain Dew and wasn't too impressed. I'm still gonna try the Pepsi one when I find it though.

ya i wasnt too impressed with the dew either but i have my fridge loaded with pepsi throwback

[disneyspy]

YES!! just saw a commercial thst pepsi throwback is coming back,sweet

[paulisded]

YES!! just saw a commercial thst pepsi throwback is coming back,sweet

I just went grocery shopping, and they were fully stocked...complete with old-school packaging this time. Throwback Mt. Dew is quite yummy.

[Penelope]

I have not been able to find pepsi throwback for about two months. It used to be all over the place. I miss it. It was delicious, and made me never want regular colas anymore. Boo to high fructose corn syrup. :thumbdown:

[disneyspy]

I just went grocery shopping, and they were fully stocked...complete with old-school packaging this time. Throwback Mt. Dew is quite yummy.

ya the can looked cool,i was hoping with the hfcs shit thats going on that they'd bring it back,at least one good thing came out of the anti-smoking campaign

[brettmojo]

It tastes different than the first go-round. Maybe not beet sugar this time.

[disneyspy]

I have not been able to find pepsi throwback for about two months. It used to be all over the place. I miss it. It was delicious, and made me never want regular colas anymore. Boo to high fructose corn syrup. :thumbdown:

i havent seen pepsi throwback since july,and i agree,the stuff is so much better than any of the colas out there

[paulisded]

I have not been able to find pepsi throwback for about two months. It used to be all over the place. I miss it. It was delicious, and made me never want regular colas anymore. Boo to high fructose corn syrup. :thumbdown:

i havent seen pepsi throwback since july,and i agree,the stuff is so much better than any of the colas out there

They were a limited-run promotion back then...and that seems to be the case again this time as "limited time only" is on the packaging.

[TripleSkeet]

Ive been fiending for this shit like a coke head and I cant fucking find it anywhere.

[JimBeam]

More than likely they stopped producing it.

It probably wasn't a big seller.

I work for Pepsi so if you really want it I can try and see if any bottlers are still producing it and let you know where you can get it.

Shoot me a PM.

[paulisded]

More than likely they stopped producing it.

It probably wasn't a big seller.

I work for Pepsi so if you really want it I can try and see if any bottlers are still producing it and let you know where you can get it.

Shoot me a PM.

You may want to doublecheck your company's January promotional schedule, as they've teamed up the throwback brands with the NFL in ads that have run during today's games.

[disneyspy]

You may want to doublecheck your company's January promotional schedule, as they've teamed up the throwback brands with the NFL in ads that have run during today's games.

i was thinking that since i did see a commercial on network tv today

[SatCam]

More than likely they stopped producing it.

It probably wasn't a big seller.

I work for Pepsi so if you really want it I can try and see if any bottlers are still producing it and let you know where you can get it.

Shoot me a PM.

I had some at a new years eve party. The packaging is different than the first goround. They have it at Caraluzzi's in Bethel so I assume PBG in brookfield is carrying it

[Tenbatsuzen]

Pepsi got it right with the packaging this time around... that's the logo most people in the demographics they are going after are familiar with.

[JimBeam]

There's a common misconception by people that Pepsi ( a division of PepsiCo which consists of Pepsi, Frito Lay. Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade and SoBe ), the company that makes commercials and markets products, is the same as the organizations that make and distribute the finished product.

Actually just because PepsiCo says they are carrying something that doesn't mean the independent bottles that actually make the product have to carry it.

So while they may sell it in a place like Los Angeles that doesn't mean they'll carry it New York or in Florida.

For example Pepsi owns Tropicana and there is a a Tropicana Orange Twister soda that they'd prefer the bottlers to carry but many of them instead carry Orange Crush which is owned by Dr Pepper/Snapple and bottled under a 3rd party agreement.

This inability to dictate to the bottlers what is better for PepsiCo , and maybe less profitable for a bottler, is what's prompted them to buy the 2 biggest independent bottlers ( Pepsi Bottling Groupr, formerly owned by PepsiCo and PepsiAmericas ).

Deal should be finalized by mid-2010 and give PepsiCo much more flexability to distrubute many products to 90%+ of the market.

The thing is the 2 major independent bottlers that service lower New York, including NYC, are not part of the 2 companies being purchased.

They'll more than likley carry the promotion but Pepsi/PepsiCo would be giving them major incentives to do so.

[SatCam]

There's a common misconception by people that Pepsi ( a division of PepsiCo which consists of Pepsi, Frito Lay. Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade and SoBe ), the company that makes commercials and markets products, is the same as the organizations that make and distribute the finished product.

Actually just because PepsiCo says they are carrying something that doesn't mean the independent bottles that actually make the product have to carry it.

So while they may sell it in a place like Los Angeles that doesn't mean they'll carry it New York or in Florida.

For example Pepsi owns Tropicana and there is a a Tropicana Orange Twister soda that they'd prefer the bottlers to carry but many of them instead carry Orange Crush which is owned by Dr Pepper/Snapple and bottled under a 3rd party agreement.

This inability to dictate to the bottlers what is better for PepsiCo , and maybe less profitable for a bottler, is what's prompted them to buy the 2 biggest independent bottlers ( Pepsi Bottling Groupr, formerly owned by PepsiCo and PepsiAmericas ).

Deal should be finalized by mid-2010 and give PepsiCo much more flexability to distrubute many products to 90%+ of the market.

The thing is the 2 major independent bottlers that service lower New York, including NYC, are not part of the 2 companies being purchased.

They'll more than likley carry the promotion but Pepsi/PepsiCo would be giving them major incentives to do so.

So you are saying that the bottlers wouldnt get behind something as big as throwback pepsi and mtn dew? I find that hard to believe. If Pepsi is putting on a big ad campaign that can only equal sales for the bottlers.

[paulisded]

So you are saying that the bottlers wouldnt get behind something as big as throwback pepsi and mtn dew? I find that hard to believe. If Pepsi is putting on a big ad campaign that can only equal sales for the bottlers.

The bottlers are going to be behind any big campaign. There are times that there are regional promotions, and then you'll find the scenarios that he was talking about.

[JimBeam]

Bottlers will only be behind something if it's going to turn them a profit as they are the ones that manufactire it, deliver it and merchandise it in the locations.

While the profit margin is big, providing the product moves, the bottlers would much rather use their alloted shelf space for products that they know will sell.

Also keep in mind that the Throwback stuff did not test well nationally in it's 1st run so it's unlikley that it'll be a hot this time around regardless of whether or not it's marketed with the NFL and the Super Bowl ( as was Pepsi One which is in probably it's 3rd version and is still not doing much because it's not Diet Pepsi ).

PepsiCo has millions of dollars in marketing money and leverages that with the bottlers which prevents the bottlers from having to spend their own marketing dollars.

Also keep in mind that general CSDs ( carbonated beverages ) are not selling well at all.

Most people will not buy both trademark Pepsi and Pepsi Throwback and most people that are loyal Pepsi drinkers would rather the original.

Pepsi markets things as LTOs, limited time offers, because the product can not sustain sales.

The 1st really LTO for Pepsi was Mountain Dew Live Wire which was the orange one.

There was Holiday Spice which was supposed to be limited to Christmas but didn't do well enough it's first run so they never brought it back ( a shame because it was actually a good product ).

There were also 2 versions of Live Wire Pitch Black.

Initially it was a grape/blackberry kinda flavor but they changed it to a more sour flavor in it's 2nd release.

So if you really do like the Throwback and your local stores carry it you may want to stock up.

[JimBeam]

The bottlers are going to be behind any big campaign. There are times that there are regional promotions, and then you'll find the scenarios that he was talking about.

Tropicana Orange wasn't a regional promotion.

Since Tropicana is owned by Pepsi it would naturally be the orange product they'd want sold to consumers nationally but most bottlers prefered Orange Crush.

Dr Pepper's the same thing.

Pepsi has tried many times to come up with a product to replace Dr Pepper but in the end the bottlers, specifically those in the southeast, will not risk not carrying it.

Sierra Mist was one of the products that Pepsi tried to force down bottlers throats but there are still areas where 7UP is still the preferred product.

[paulisded]

Tropicana Orange wasn't a regional promotion.

Since Tropicana is owned by Pepsi it would naturally be the orange product they'd want sold to consumers nationally but most bottlers prefered Orange Crush.

Dr Pepper's the same thing.

Pepsi has tried many times to come up with a product to replace Dr Pepper but in the end the bottlers, specifically those in the southeast, will not risk not carrying it.

Sierra Mist was one of the products that Pepsi tried to force down bottlers throats but there are still areas where 7UP is still the preferred product.

I'm completely familiar with the Dr. Pepper/Sierra Mist situations, as my family owns some franchises which I won't disclose here. Pepsi basically threatened to substantially cut the rebate checks and equipment support if we didn't change to their inferior (at least to the consumer) versions of those drinks.

As for the centralization of Pepsi's operations, I understand why this is a desire of the company, but centralizing the account management has been a nightmare since it was done 2 or 3 years ago. I used to get my monthly statement within a day or two of the beginning of the month, and rarely had any discrepancies. It's now a complete clusterfuck, with phantom invoices suddenly appearing on our statements months (sometimes years) later. Not only are their methods suspect, but dealing with them to fix THEIR mistakes/problems is next to impossible.

[JimBeam]

The major goal of centralization is to push for commissary deliveries.

The sole reason Coke has about an 80/20 grip in the food service industry is because they in some way own and control their bottling operations and can say what can be sold through commissary and Pepsi, at this time, does not have that ability.

The Sierra Mist push worked well in hardcore Pepsi areas, like in Michiagn, but didn't so so well elsewhere like in the southeast.

I'm not sure if many people caught the news a few weeks ago but there will be no Pepsi commercials during this years Super Bowl.

What's unclear is if that means Pepsi, as in the soda, or if it means any PepsiCo product ( Doritos, Life Water, Gatorade, etc ... ).

[JimBeam]

Pepsi got it right with the packaging this time around... that's the logo most people in the demographics they are going after are familiar with.

I can't find the new logo's or even the press announcement on our internal website.

Now I see them when I Googled it.

Wouldn't be the 1st time we found something out after it was made public.

I see they decided to use " Mountain Dew " as opposed to " Mtn Dew ".

Sounds like they tinkered w/ the formula a bit in this 2nd run.

[Space Edge]

So far I have only seen the Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper Throwback in the stores around here, I'm dying for the Throwback Pepsi I loved that stuff the last time it came around.

[jennysmurf]

I found the Pepsi and the Mountain Dew at Target this weekend. I tried it again, and you guys are right, it's a bit different this time around. I liked it better.

[Reephdweller]

I like the new logo and packaging...

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/files/2009/04/pepsi-throwback-2.jpg

[JimBeam]

The graphics on the 12oz cans and the 20oz bottles are cool.

http://members.trainorders.com/android/Pepsi/PepsiRetroCanChallenge.jpg

I read that this version of the Mountain Dew Throwback has some orange juice in it and the previous one didn't.

[Space Edge]

I haven't seen any bottles of it yet but I just picked up 2 12 packs of Throwback Pepsi and 1 12 pack of Dr Pepper. I didn't try the Dr. Pepper the last time around but I think I prefer the new Dr. Pepper then the Throwback Dr Pepper.

[KatPw]

I need to look for this when I go shopping.

[JimBeam]

I haven't seen the Throwback Dr Pepper.

They wouldn't communicate it to us internally since it's a 3rd party product but it's not like we received any notice of the Pepsi or Mountain Dew ones.

[Reephdweller]

I'm enjoying an ice cold bottle of Pepsi Throwback right now...damn I love this stuff!

[disneyspy]

finally having my first pepsi throwback,sooo damn good

[JimBeam]

Is this the " Throwback " Dr Pepper that you guys have seen/had ? :

http://www.bevreview.com/wp-content/image_heritagedrpepper1.jpg

Or is it this one ? :

http://www.dublindrpepper.com/images/home_01.gif

Based on the links it appears that the 2nd one is made by one Dr Pepper bottler ( the original ) and uses real sugar as part of the original formula :

What makes us unique? Besides being the oldest Dr Pepper bottler in the world, Dublin Dr Pepper also has the distinction of being bottled with Imperial Pure Cane Sugar - the original Dr Pepper formula.

The 1st one is more like the Pepsi and Mountain Dew throwbacks and will be made and distributed by Pepsi bottlers.

http://www.bevreview.com/2009/12/14/coming-soon-heritage-dr-pepper-with-sugar/

http://www.dublindrpepper.com/

[Space Edge]

Is this the " Throwback " Dr Pepper that you guys have seen/had ? :

http://www.bevreview.com/wp-content/image_heritagedrpepper1.jpg

Or is it this one ? :

http://www.dublindrpepper.com/images/home_01.gif

Based on the links it appears that the 2nd one is made by one Dr Pepper bottler ( the original ) and uses real sugar as part of the original formula :



The 1st one is more like the Pepsi and Mountain Dew throwbacks and will be made and distributed by Pepsi bottlers.

http://www.bevreview.com/2009/12/14/coming-soon-heritage-dr-pepper-with-sugar/

http://www.dublindrpepper.com/

I have the "Heritage Dr. Pepper" any idea what the 10 2 4 stands for on the can ?

Edited to add that link answered my question

The vintage logo also contains reference to 10-2-4, used by Dr Pepper advertising to reference the times of day that are great to experience the drink… hinting that Dr Pepper is good anytime. BevReview commenter jmowreader corrects our interpretation by sharing that "when Dr. Pepper was still a new product, they put out the result of a Great Research Experiment that said people's blood sugar levels dipped between meals; for maximum efficiency at work you should consume a certain quantity of sugar at the hours of 10am, 2pm and 4pm. It just so happened the optimal amount of sugar could be found in a bottle of Dr. Pepper. So it was kinda like a prescription–to work best, drink three Dr. Peppers a day."

[PapaBear]

I have the "Heritage Dr. Pepper" any idea what the 10 2 4 stands for on the can ?
What does <st1:date month="10" day="2" year="2004">10-2-4</st1:date> mean
Those well-known Dr Pepper numbers of 10, 2 and 4 weren’t selected at random. They represent the times of day when the human body needs a little “pick-me-up” to avoid an energy slump.
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It was in the 1920s that Dr. Walter Eddy studied the body’s metabolism. He discovered that a natural drop in energy occurs about <st1:time hour="10" minute="30">10:30 a.m.</st1:time>, <st1:time hour="14" minute="30">2:30 p.m.</st1:time> and <st1:time hour="16" minute="30">4:30 p.m.</st1:time> But he also discovered that if the people in his research study had something to eat or drink at 10, 2 and 4, the energy slump could be avoided.
<o></o>
After Dr. Eddy’s research findings were released, Dr Pepper challenged its advertising agency to come up with a theme which would suggest that Dr Pepper should be that 10, 2 and 4 drink which would keep the energy level up. The result was one of the most enduring of Dr Pepper’s advertising themes: Drink a bite to eat at 10, 2 and 4.
<o></o>
Today, just those numbers <st1:date month="10" day="2" year="2004">10-2-4</st1:date> suggest it’s time for a Dr Pepper!
COOL! Now I don't have to think about when to drink!

[ecobag2]

Now I'm wondering where I can pick me up some beet sugar.

[Aggie]

I haven't tried the Pepsi Throwback or Mountain Dew, I'll have to look but I've been drinking this AMAZING Dr. Pepper since August and I'm hooked. It's almost $6 for a six pack of bottles but I drink them slowly and a lot less than I would when it was the regular stuff.

http://foodfacts.info/blog/uploaded_images/dublin-dr-pepper-6pack.jpg

[ozzie]

I haven't tried the Pepsi Throwback or Mountain Dew, I'll have to look but I've been drinking this AMAZING Dr. Pepper since August and I'm hooked. It's almost $6 for a six pack of bottles but I drink them slowly and a lot less than I would when it was the regular stuff.

http://foodfacts.info/blog/uploaded_images/dublin-dr-pepper-6pack.jpg

You ever come across any places in Texas that serve their Dr. Pepper HOT?

[JimBeam]

Aggie do you know if that's the Heritage Dr Pepper or the Dublin one ?

I can't tell from the pick.

[JimBeam]

You ever come across any places in Texas that serve their Dr. Pepper HOY

I saw that in one of the articles.

Seems wierd.

[Aggie]

Hot? Nope...maybe some purists do it that way. I need mine ice cold.

Aggie do you know if that's the Heritage Dr Pepper or the Dublin one ?

I can't tell from the pick.

It's Dublin...I can only find them in certain grocery stores around here. I think an easy way to tell is that the Dublin is made with "Imperial Cane Sugar" and has that logo on the package. The Heritage just says "made with real sugar" and doesn't specify a brand of sugar.

[disneyspy]

the only place i could find it at was the 7/11 and at 1.59 for a 20oz bottle its almost not worth it,almost

[JimBeam]

$ 1.59 isn't bad for a 20OZ in a C&G.

Some around here are selling non-limited item sodas for $ 2.25.

I have to see if I can fin the Dr Pepper one.

I'm not into soda much anymore but I wasnna try it.

I actually had my first Pepsi in over a year the other day and I can say I haven't missed it.

I'd probably get fired if they found out but while I was drinking soda I was a huge fan of the Boylan's cola.

Good stuff.

[ozzie]

Hot? Nope...maybe some purists do it that way. I need mine ice cold.

Just curious if you'd ever seen it offered anywhere over there. I'd always heard that it was a "Texas Thang".

I'm kinda curious to try it... maybe one cold morning.

[disneyspy]

Just curious if you'd ever seen it offered anywhere over there. I'd always heard that it was a "Texas Thang".

I'm kinda curious to try it... maybe one cold morning.

when i was kid in el paso we would get a dr pepper w/ a lemon slice in it at the wattaburger,man was thata great meal

[Aggie]

when i was kid in el paso we would get a dr pepper w/ a lemon slice in it at the wattaburger,man was thata great meal

whataburger is so good!

[Reephdweller]

Now I'm wondering where I can pick me up some beet sugar.


This guy might know.

http://static.tvfanatic.com/images/gallery/rainn-wilson-as-dwight-schrute.jpg

[Section 8]

I like the Dew throwback can:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn44/bwosection8/Stuff/dewthrowback.jpg

[KatPw]

I like the Dew throwback can:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn44/bwosection8/Stuff/dewthrowback.jpg

That can is awesome. I looked for the Mountain Dew Throwback and the Dr. Pepper one but the local Pathmark didn't have those. They did have the Pepsi though so I got 2 cases and I hope to get more next time I'm there.

[Section 8]

No Dr. Pepper Throwback by me either. Although I did hear that we should have it here by the end of the month.

I picked up a case of Dew and Pepsi. Haven't hit up the Pepsi yet.

The Dew does taste slightly different than last year's TB. A hint more citrusy and not quite as smooth. I used to down a can last year's version like a shot. Can't do that with this year's.

[jennysmurf]

LOVED the Pepsi, meh on the Mountain Dew. It seemed to go flat rather quickly.

[jauble]

Pepsi Throwback, thats what I do when its not a Coke. Mhr mhr.

I didn't read the thread I assume someone said this already.

[KnoxHarrington]

LOVED the Pepsi, meh on the Mountain Dew. It seemed to go flat rather quickly.

I think Mt. Dew is so sweet anyway that substituting HFCS for sugar doesn't really alter the taste that much.

It does have a real effect on Pepsi, however.

[Space Edge]

Last can of Throwback Pepsi, I love this stuff sucks I can't find anymore. One of the supermarkets near me still has a bunch of the Mountain Dew left.


http://i40.tinypic.com/e12240.jpg

[Fillmore Slim]

Miss Throwback Pepsi, it was the best.

[high fly]

I love the stuff and I usually greatly prefer Coke over Pepsi.


Ever tried Cragmont?

[Pitdoc]

The Throwback version of Dr Pepper actually tastes worse

[PapaBear]

I don't know about Pepsi, but you can find Coke made with sugar at Hispanic markets.

[Chigworthy]

Ever tried Cragmont?

Or Crags as we used to call them. Haven't seen 'em in at least 2 decades.

[Space Edge]

Found a bunch of Throwback Mountain Dew at Publix, my local supermarket!!!

http://i29.tinypic.com/24fml9d.jpg

[Bigtchrist]

I was just at the local safeway.. And they are fully stocked of all throwback items... but i live in northern cal...

[Space Edge]

I was just at the local safeway.. And they are fully stocked of all throwback items... but i live in northern cal...

Maybe they are releasing it again for the summer? I figured the local supermarket had some stored in the back they forgot about.

[disneyspy]

Maybe they are releasing it again for the summer? I figured the local supermarket had some stored in the back they forgot about.

if this is the case i must go searching now,i love this stuff

[TripleSkeet]

if this is the case i must go searching now,i love this stuff

This.

[disneyspy]

SUCCESS!!

http://i25.tinypic.com/30rodwi.jpg


and my first digital pic taken and uploaded,i'm startin too rule

[Space Edge]

I picked up some Throwback Pepsi, Throwback Mountain Dew and Heritage Dr Pepper at my local Hess gas station. Two 12 Packs for $5.00. I think I'm going to stock up on all 3 this time around.

[disneyspy]

i got this e-mail today

Hello!

You may recall contacting us at Pepsi-Cola and inviting us to keep you posted on the latest happenings. You were particularly interested in soft drinks sweetened with natural sugar, which is why we're pleased to share some news: PEPSI THROWBACK® and MOUNTAIN DEW THROWBACK® are back! For five weeks (or while supplies last), both of our THROWBACK™ flavors are now available nationwide.

We thought you'd want to know about the limited-time return of these naturally sweetened beverages, especially since you took the time to contact us and share your thoughts.

Thanks again for your interest in our products and your loyalty to our brands. From all your friends at Pepsi-Cola, have a safe and relaxing summer.

Pepsi-Cola Consumer Relations






no shit

[Space Edge]

Is PepsiCo keeping all the throwback sodas around, looks that way!!!

http://goo.gl/8Zln
http://goo.gl/bVaB

[disneyspy]

woo hoo !! now i can quit stocking up,up to 7 -12 packs now cuz only one store in town has any left

[JimBeam]

Not sure if that article mentioned it but most bottlers are phasing out Sierra Mist made with the HFC and replacing it for good w/ the one made with natural sugar.

Marks like the 100th reimagining of that awful product.

[TripleSkeet]

woo hoo !! now i can quit stocking up,up to 7 -12 packs now cuz only one store in town has any left

Hahahahaha I do the same thing. This is awesome news.

[Jayw]

Not sure if that article mentioned it but most bottlers are phasing out Sierra Mist made with the HFC and replacing it for good w/ the one made with natural sugar.

Marks like the 100th reimagining of that awful product.

I got to say that the cranberry splash version of this is actually really good. Your right, I am not a fan of the original so I prolly won't try it. The red real sugar version is damn good though.

[disneyspy]

i wish this stuff came in the 8 pack 1/2 liter bottle sizes,i would never buy another kind of soda again. all i've ever seen it in though is the 2 liter and 12 pack and singles in the convience stores (like at a buck 30,fuck that)

[JimBeam]

i wish this stuff came in the 8 pack 1/2 liter bottle sizes,i would never buy another kind of soda again. all i've ever seen it in though is the 2 liter and 12 pack and singles in the convience stores (like at a buck 30,fuck that)

If they do decide to keep it around long term they'll put it in other sizes.

[TimTimSalabim]

Hooray for Pepsi. HFCS is an abomination.

[PapaBear]

I wish Coke would do this. THIS (http://consumerist.com/2010/10/coca-cola-we-dont-need-to-make-a-cane-sugar-version-because-you-already-have-mexican-coke.html) article shows their contradiction on the subject.

First he tells us that the reason for going national -- though only "in select grocery stores and bodegas that appeal to a high percentage of Hispanic consumers" -- with the cane sugar Mexican Coke was that: "For some Hispanics, the familiarity of Coca-Cola with cane sugar and in a tall glass bottle they recognize is a reassuring 'piece of home.'"


But then, when asked if there is any difference in taste between Coca Cola sweetened with cane sugar and Coke with HFCS, he replied that "our research shows that there is no perceptible taste difference between the products. Whether sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or sugar, a Coke is a Coke and both are 'the real thing.'"


If one of the reasons Hispanic immigrants drink the Mexican Coke is the cane sugar, doesn't that imply that there is a difference in taste? And if there's no taste difference between the two, then the only reason to import or drink Mexican Coke is because it's in a glass bottle?

[angrytruckingguy]

if u look u can find CocaCola in the glass bottle in Mexican or kosher foods section, made with real cane sugar, not cheap, but i only drink 4-6 a week. They don't offer it in any other sizes because there is not a large demand for it, or so they believe, maybe if Pepsi grabs a large part of the market Coke will try to compete. I miss that Coke with 1/2 the sugar, less sweet but tasted good. C2

[PapaBear]

if u look u can find CocaCola in the glass bottle in Mexican or kosher foods section, made with real cane sugar, not cheap, but i only drink 4-6 a week. They don't offer it in any other sizes because there is not a large demand for it, or so they believe,
That's what my link above was talking about. They try to give rational behind only doing it that way, but their argument falls flat. It's available in Hispanic markets, and even Wal Mart, but only in 16 ounce single bottles. You can't even get six packs. It's way too expensive that way. What really sucks is, I still haven't found a place that even sells the singles cold. I don't want to buy a single bottle of Coke, then have to take it home and put it in the fridge, or pour it over ice.

[Space Edge]

Not sure if that article mentioned it but most bottlers are phasing out Sierra Mist made with the HFC and replacing it for good w/ the one made with natural sugar.

Marks like the 100th reimagining of that awful product.

I tried Sierra Mist w/ sugar the other day and it was horrible.

[JimBeam]

I tried Sierra Mist w/ sugar the other day and it was horrible.

I'm not a fan of any lemon/lime soda but when they gave us samples of this new one I thought it tatsed worse than any I'd ever had before.

They had a sampling of 8 new possible Mountain Dew flavors yesterday but I didn't go to it so I'm not sure what they offered.

[angrymissy]

I'm not a fan of any lemon/lime soda but when they gave us samples of this new one I thought it tatsed worse than any I'd ever had before.

They had a sampling of 8 new possible Mountain Dew flavors yesterday but I didn't go to it so I'm not sure what they offered.

Do you work for PepsiCo? My Uncle has worked at the one in Westchester for well over 20 years, I interviewed there once or twice as well.

He brought over Crystal Pepsi before it came out and we were all amazed as kids

[JimBeam]

Yes, I work in Valhalla.

My hopes of being moved back to Somers were crushed yesterday.

[Space Edge]

I'm not a fan of any lemon/lime soda but when they gave us samples of this new one I thought it tatsed worse than any I'd ever had before.

They had a sampling of 8 new possible Mountain Dew flavors yesterday but I didn't go to it so I'm not sure what they offered.

Sprite is good but the other brands I'm not a fan of.

[Space Edge]

I had to run out to Publix (supermarket chain in Florida) and randomly found a cooler stocked with 20 ounce Throwback Pepsi, Throwback Mountain Dew and Heritage Dr. Pepper

I usually don't shop at this particular Publix but I'm glad I stopped there instead of the normal one I go to they never stocked the Throwbacks. I wish they would sell the Throwback & Heritage sodas all the time and not just in 20 ounce bottles.

I just looked on Amazon and they are selling 12 packs for $10 way overpriced. If it was cheaper I would consider ordering it online since this is really the only kinda soda I like.

http://i.imgur.com/BFi2C.jpg

[hanso]

http://www.10pix.ru/img1/1504/3117241.jpg

[disneyspy]

I had to run out to Publix (supermarket chain in Florida) and randomly found a cooler stocked with 20 ounce Throwback Pepsi, Throwback Mountain Dew and Heritage Dr. Pepper

I usually don't shop at this particular Publix but I'm glad I stopped there instead of the normal one I go to they never stocked the Throwbacks. I wish they would sell the Throwback & Heritage sodas all the time and not just in 20 ounce bottles.

I just looked on Amazon and they are selling 12 packs for $10 way overpriced. If it was cheaper I would consider ordering it online since this is really the only kinda soda I like.

http://i.imgur.com/BFi2C.jpg

ive looked everywhere up here,found 2 2-liters of pepsi throwback at a dollar store in early november and felt like i hit the lottery

[PapaBear]

http://www.10pix.ru/img1/1504/3117241.jpg
I don't get it.

[JimBeam]

My inlaws had 3 liters ( of regular stuff not Throwbacks ) for the holidays.

I didn't even think they made 3 liters anymore.

[Space Edge]

ive looked everywhere up here,found 2 2-liters of pepsi throwback at a dollar store in early november and felt like i hit the lottery

If you go to the link below you can search for stores in your area that supposedly have it in stock. I did a search for my area and 2 places they listed didn't have it and the store where I found the 20oz bottles wasn't listed.

http://goo.gl/Kj22u


My inlaws had 3 liters ( of regular stuff not Throwbacks ) for the holidays.

I didn't even think they made 3 liters anymore.

The only 3 liter bottles I have seen in the recent years have been 3 liter generic/store brand soda.

[hanso]

I don't get it.

It looked like Pepsi on my other pc. But Coke has real sugar drink sometimes also. The guy is hauling off his share.

[PapaBear]

But Coke has real sugar drink sometimes also.
Mexican Coke.

[hanso]

Mexican Coke.

I don't remember it as Mexican when I heard about it. That was awhile back though. Some others on here say they see it it stores.

[PapaBear]

I don't remember it as Mexican when I heard about it. That was awhile back though. Some others on here say they see it it stores.
Yeah, it's Mexican. It was mostly just in Hispanic markets at first, but now it's at Wal Mart and Costco. Mexico doesn't allow HFC in it's food. And there's the seasonal Kosher stuff, too.

[StanUpshaw]

Yeah, it's Mexican. It was mostly just in Hispanic markets at first, but now it's at Wal Mart and Costco. Mexico doesn't allow HFC in it's food. And there's the seasonal Kosher stuff, too.

Prove this.

[hanso]

I can see how folks would want this. What I remember now is it was over corn syrup. It's over use and ill effects.

Googling it now shows that its from corn.(Duh major discovery on my part) And with the subsidies over corn it's no wonder why this isn't being done. Even though there must be a high demand for it.

[StanUpshaw]

I can see how folks would want this. What I remember now is it was over corn syrup. It's over use and ill effects.

Googling it now shows that its from corn.(Duh major discovery on my part) And with the subsidies over corn it's no wonder why this isn't being done. Even though there must be a high demand for it.

Not only corn subsidies, but MASSIVE sugar tariffs.

I don't know why Coke doesn't do it, but I'm sure they've done the math and figured it's not worthwhile.

[PapaBear]

Prove this.
Correction... It's not banned. They put a 20% tariff on it, so it's not widely used.

The tax, part of a package of new levies passed by the Mexican Congress on Tuesday and meant to bolster the country's weak tax take, is to apply to all soft drinks that use sweeteners other than sugar and will further raise restrictions on imports of high fructose corn syrup (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EUY/is_2_8/ai_81826774/) (HFCS).

[StanUpshaw]

Correction... It's not banned. They put a 20% tariff on it, so it's not widely used.

A lot has changed since 2002.

http://americanagriculturist.com/story.aspx/full/implementation/of/nafta/8/15057

Full Implementation of NAFTA

Final barriers in North American Free Trade Agreement fall.
Jason Vance
Published: Jan 3, 2008

Fourteen years after the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed it has been fully implemented. Starting Jan. 1, 2008, the final trade restrictions on U.S. exports of corn, dry edible beans, dry milk and high fructose corn syrup have been removed, as have barriers to Mexican exports of sugar and horticultural products.

Since 1994, U.S. exports to Canada and Mexico have nearly tripled to an estimated $28 billion in 2008. Two-way trade has also tripled during that time to around $30 billion a year. Acting Ag Secretary Chuck Conner says the significance of the agreement goes far beyond the trade numbers.

"NAFTA has served as a model and foundation for our ongoing efforts to advance the objective of trade liberalization," Conner says. "In this hemisphere, the positive lessons from NAFTA have helped facilitate the move toward the free flow of agricultural products between an ever expanding number of countries. Our recently concluded trade agreements with Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru, and, pending Congressional approval, Colombia and Panama, will strengthen democratic institutions, strip away barriers to trade, eliminate tariffs, open markets, and promote investment, economic growth and opportunity."

[PapaBear]

That may have changed, but Mexicans still don't like Coke with HFCS. That's why it's sold here now. And it's getting more and more available as it becomes more popular with Americans.

The only thing I don't like is, it's only sold in individual bottles (not sure about Costco), and it's not cold. If I'm going to pay extra for a single bottle, it's because I want to drink it now. Not take it home and pour it over ice or stick it in the fridge.

[disneyspy]

If you go to the link below you can search for stores in your area that supposedly have it in stock. I did a search for my area and 2 places they listed didn't have it and the store where I found the 20oz bottles wasn't listed.

http://goo.gl/Kj22u.

awesome,just made a call,theres some 30 miles away,road trip!

[Space Edge]

awesome,just made a call,theres some 30 miles away,road trip!

I guess they are starting to bring them back into all the supermarkets in my area. I went to Publix today to do my weekly shopping and picked up 2 12 packs of Throwback Pepsi and 2 12 packs of Throwback Mountain Dew.

I just looked at that store locator site and it says it's available at The Winn Dixie and both of the Publix stores in my town.

[disneyspy]

I guess they are starting to bring them back into all the supermarkets in my area. I went to Publix today to do my weekly shopping and picked up 2 12 packs of Throwback Pepsi and 2 12 packs of Throwback Mountain Dew.

I just looked at that store locator site and it says it's available at The Winn Dixie and both of the Publix stores in my town.

i dont think ive ever had better supermarket fried chicken than the stuff i used to buy at publix

and i made the road trip for nothing,when i got there they were all sold out so i'll just wait til it gets back up here

[Fillmore Slim]

I guess they are starting to bring them back into all the supermarkets in my area. I went to Publix today to do my weekly shopping and picked up 2 12 packs of Throwback Pepsi and 2 12 packs of Throwback Mountain Dew.

I just looked at that store locator site and it says it's available at The Winn Dixie and both of the Publix stores in my town.
They are bring it back to stores full time as long as it continues to sell.

[KnoxHarrington]

They are bring it back to stores full time as long as it continues to sell.

I personally hope this convinces them to start using real sugar again in the "regular" formula.

I'm not quite the HFCS hater others are, and I don't think I buy some of the more outlandish claims about its health risks, but real sugar is much better.

[StanUpshaw]

Does the throwback cost more than the original?

[KnoxHarrington]

Does the throwback cost more than the original?

Nope, it's always the same price as all other Pepsi products when I've seen it.

[Space Edge]

I personally hope this convinces them to start using real sugar again in the "regular" formula.

I'm not quite the HFCS hater others are, and I don't think I buy some of the more outlandish claims about its health risks, but real sugar is much better.

I don't care about the health risks either Throwback Pepsi tastes much better then "regular" pepsi. When the throwback sodas aren't in stores I either don't drink much soda and if I do then I end up drinking Cherry Coke.

[hanso]

You can get a stalk of sugar cane and gnaw on it, it taste sweet. (natural) The came can't be said for corn.

[disneyspy]

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!! its back in the stores here!

[LZMan1]

You can get a stalk of sugar cane and gnaw on it, it taste sweet. (natural) The came can't be said for corn.

QFMFT!

[StanUpshaw]

You people have never heard of SWEET CORN???

[Space Edge]

I just talked to a Pepsi delivery driver at the store and he told me the Throwback sodas are going to be a permanent thing.

[KnoxHarrington]

I just talked to a Pepsi delivery driver at the store and he told me the Throwback sodas are going to be a permanent thing.

Yeap, Pepsi is confirming that:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/2011-03-11-1Athrowback11_ST_N.htm

I was hoping that they'd just get rid of HFCS in the "regular" formula, but I guess they can't escape the clutches of ADM that easily. (Read the book "The Informant" for more about that. Don't see the awful movie that attempted to make that story into a joke.)

It'll be interesting to see if Coke makes a similar move. I am noticing that Mexican Coca-Cola (I was going to type "Mexican Coke", but I decided I should be more specific) is now showing up in a lot of larger supermarkets around here, instead of just being in random bodegas in Hispanic neighborhoods like it had been. But you gotta think that a "throwback" version of Coke will be officially sanctioned at some point.

[sailor]

Yeah, pepsi emailed me about it yesterday. I'm never reading that book, would you mind giving a summary?

[brettmojo]

It'll be interesting to see if Coke makes a similar move. I am noticing that Mexican Coca-Cola (I was going to type "Mexican Coke", but I decided I should be more specific) is now showing up in a lot of larger supermarkets around here, instead of just being in random bodegas in Hispanic neighborhoods like it had been. But you gotta think that a "throwback" version of Coke will be officially sanctioned at some point.
I can't imagine they wouldn't. It's been a boom for Pepsi.

[KnoxHarrington]

Yeah, pepsi emailed me about it yesterday. I'm never reading that book, would you mind giving a summary?

Pretty much this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archer_Daniels_Midland

[sailor]

Pretty much this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archer_Daniels_Midland

i just don't see how pepsi can't "escape their clutches" being a giant multi-national conglomerate themselves. and what, cane sugar is all farmed by mom-and-pop outfits?

[disneyspy]

i've had to cut back on my pepsi throwback intake cuz it hurts my teeth but since the obseity boon in our country is directly related to the use of HFCS ive decided to start drinking tea even when i'm not sick,got to watch my girlish figure

[sailor]

the obseity boon in our country is directly related to the use of HFCS

Says who?

[disneyspy]

Says who?

me, dumass

[MagillaGorillaz]

This sums it up:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/223360/saturday-night-live-corn-syrup-commercial

[sailor]

me, dumass

http://www.blackcoatpress.com/dumas.jpg

[KnoxHarrington]

i just don't see how pepsi can't "escape their clutches" being a giant multi-national conglomerate themselves. and what, cane sugar is all farmed by mom-and-pop outfits?

Well, it's just that since corn gets so many subsidies from the government, and you've got huge-ass conglomerates like ADM out there cutting sweetheart deals and exerting political pressure to keep those subsidies high, HFCS is far cheaper than refined sugar. So the switch to HFCS was purely economical.

I highly recommend the documentary "King Corn" about this.

[sailor]

Well, it's just that since corn gets so many subsidies from the government, and you've got huge-ass conglomerates like ADM out there cutting sweetheart deals and exerting political pressure to keep those subsidies high, HFCS is far cheaper than refined sugar. So the switch to HFCS was purely economical.

I highly recommend the documentary "King Corn" about this.

it's cheaper due to subsidies, sure, i get that. the "clutches" remark made it sound like adm had compromising pics of the pepsi ceo. i just don't get why refined sugar conglomerates aren't doing something to get subsidies for their crops as well.

and more refined sugar is consumed in the us than hfcs, so i don't think they're the all-powerful boogie-men they're made out to be.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Usda_sweeteners.svg/800px-Usda_sweeteners.svg.png

[Zorro]

it's cheaper due to subsidies, sure, i get that. the "clutches" remark made it sound like adm had compromising pics of the pepsi ceo. i just don't get why refined sugar conglomerates aren't doing something to get subsidies for their crops as well.

and more refined sugar is consumed in the us than hfcs, so i don't think they're the all-powerful boogie-men they're made out to be.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Usda_sweeteners.svg/800px-Usda_sweeteners.svg.png

It's the man ...man...

[StanUpshaw]

My sources say that Big Corn started colony collapse disorder just so honey's market share would shrink even smaller.

[disneyspy]

My sources say that Big Corn started colony collapse disorder just so honey's market share would shrink even smaller.

you should start embellzeling money and inform the FBI of your findings,it'll all work out

[Zorro]

Yeap, Pepsi is confirming that:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/2011-03-11-1Athrowback11_ST_N.htm

I was hoping that they'd just get rid of HFCS in the "regular" formula, but I guess they can't escape the clutches of ADM that easily. (Read the book "The Informant" for more about that. Don't see the awful movie that attempted to make that story into a joke.)

It'll be interesting to see if Coke makes a similar move. I am noticing that Mexican Coca-Cola (I was going to type "Mexican Coke", but I decided I should be more specific) is now showing up in a lot of larger supermarkets around here, instead of just being in random bodegas in Hispanic neighborhoods like it had been. But you gotta think that a "throwback" version of Coke will be officially sanctioned at some point.

Pepsi is confirming the "can" and its design not sugar or HFCS

[Tenbatsuzen]

Pepsi is confirming the "can" and its design not sugar or HFCS

First Paragraph:

Today, PepsiCo will announce plans to add to its lineup Pepsi and Mountain Dew cans from decades past — and a formula tweak inside the cans that replaces high-fructose corn syrup with yesteryear's sugar.