McDonald's Australia removed Diet Coke from its menu in early 2023 due to shifting customer preferences, with many favoring Coca-Cola No Sugar and other zero-sugar options, aligning with Coca-Cola's broader push to phase out "Diet" branding for newer, more popular "Zero Sugar" alternatives. The company cited feedback and the growing popularity of low/no-sugar drinks as the primary drivers for the change, despite some customer backlash from Diet Coke fans.
McDonald's says customers now prefer other drinks such as Coke No Sugar instead of Diet. “At McDonald's, we are committed to providing great-tasting, great-value food and drinks our customers know and love,” a spokesman said. Diet Coke will be sold at McDonald's stores until they run out of stock.
First, don't worry - the Diet Coke known and loved by millions since 1982 is not going anywhere. it's here to stay. we have relaunched the no-calorie beverage brand with a full brand restage, including a sleek new look, modern design, new campaign and the debut of bold, new flavours.
McDonald's Australia have announced that diet coke will be permanently removed from its menu from the 11th of January. The company says the move is in response to the changing tastes and preferences of customers.
The reasons seem to be a perfect storm of corporate strategy, declining sales, rising concerns about aspartame, and supply chain woes including aluminum can shortages, sweetener scarcities, shipping delays and even customs hold-ups. One thing is clear: It seems there simply isn't enough Diet Coke to go around.
There's no single "number one" unhealthiest soda, as different ones rank poorly for different reasons (sugar, acidity, dyes), but Mountain Dew, Fanta Grape, and orange sodas often top lists due to high sugar, potent citric acid for enamel erosion, and potentially carcinogenic artificial dyes (like Red 40), making them particularly damaging for teeth and overall health, notes this article from Eat This, Not That! and this article from Fowler Orthodontics. Dark sodas (like Coke/Pepsi) are also very unhealthy due to sugar, caffeine, and caramel coloring, while clear sodas (Sprite/7Up) are generally less harmful but still packed with sugar, says this article from MEL Magazine.
Diet soda contains phosphorus, which may decrease bone density and increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in older adults. Stroke & Dementia. The consumption of artificial sweeteners like aspartame, has been linked to an increased risk of neurological problems like stroke and dementia.
When did Retro Diet Coke Lime first come out? The Diet Coke flavor first launched in 2004 and was discontinued in 2018, according to NBC Bay Area. While it was discontinued, fans were still able to get the flavor from Coca-Cola Free Style machines.
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McDonald's research found that 55 per cent of Australians called the company Macca's and they have submitted the word to the Macquarie Dictionary for consideration. It's an Australian habit to abbreviate names. So Barry becomes Bazza, Warren becomes Waz and anyone whose surname begins with Mc is likely to become Macca.
Neither Coke Zero nor Diet Coke is inherently "healthy," as both are sugar-free, calorie-free drinks relying on artificial sweeteners, but Coke Zero has slightly less caffeine, while Diet Coke has a different sweetener blend and higher phosphorus content, making the choice more about taste and individual sensitivity to sweeteners or caffeine, with moderation and water being the healthiest choices overall.
There's no need to worry about your go-to diet soda disappearing. While companies may be changing boxes, marketing and general branding, diet sodas will still be available, just under a different name. And Diet Coke isn't going anywhere soon! Before you move ahead, make sure you know about these off-brand sodas.
Diet Coke® Soda (Small): Fountain Drink | McDonald's.
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Critics claimed that a clown mascot targeting children for fast food is unethical. A group of 550 physicians and other health professionals took out newspaper ads in 2011, saying that Ronald McDonald should be retired. Ronald McDonald has made fewer appearances since 2016 due to the 2016 clown sightings.
The unhealthiest item at McDonald's is often cited as the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes, packing over 1,300 calories, nearly a full day's sodium, and significant saturated fat, making it a calorie and nutrient bomb, with other contenders including large shakes, certain Angus burgers, and large fries.
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what's up with that? an increased demand for products consumed at home and shortages of aluminum and certain ingredients have impacted our supply chain in some places. we've taken measures to adapt.
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Ever had a Diet Coke that tasted awful—sour, metallic, like death itself? (1) There's a scientific reason for that. Over time, aspartame, the artificial sweetener in Diet Coke, breaks down due to a chemical reaction known as ester hydrolysis.
Most people start drinking diet soda to help lose weight. But you might lose more weight giving it up. A recent study found that older adults who drank diet soda continued to pack on belly fat. Research also found that each daily diet soda increases your chance of becoming obese in the next decade by 65%.
“The 'fridge cigarette' is Gen Z's newest antidote to chaos -- no nicotine, just a cold can and a quiet moment,” says Cosmo. The New York Times waxes on about the “first sip, when suddenly 'all the worries and cares in the world go away.
Aspartame Might Be Addictive & Increase Cravings
According to WebMD, much like regular sugar, aspartame can trick the brain into releasing hormones like dopamine, which can then lead you to Diet Coke (and other sugary food and drink) cravings more than you otherwise would.