Dr Pepper passed Pepsi as the second biggest soda brand

[cpvr]

Coke remains the top soda in America, but the runner-up spot, long held by Pepsi, now belongs to Dr Pepper. After years of gradually gaining market share, Dr Pepper edged ahead of Pepsi to become the number two soda brand in the country in 2023, according to market share data from Beverage Digest, a trade publication.

Coke leads by a comfortable margin, capturing 19.2% of the U.S. soda market by volume last year, Beverage Digest's data shows. Dr Pepper and Pepsi both held 8.3%, with Dr Pepper slightly ahead. Following them were other Coca-Cola brands: Sprite at 8.1% and Diet Coke at 7.8%.

"Dr Pepper has been gaining while Pepsi has been declining, and they’re meeting in the middle," said Duane Stanford, editor of Beverage Digest, in an interview with CNN. Over the years, the peppery soda — with its claimed blend of 23 flavors — has been growing in popularity, capitalizing on its identity as a spicy alternative to cola and broader market trends.

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/03/business/dr-pepper-pepsi/index.html

 

[Elseb]

Pepsi is a weird one for me. I love having a cold glass from a pub but I think it tastes a bit crap out of a can/bottle.

 

[Heatman]

Personally, I never like Pepsi or even Coca-Cola too. I can't remember the last I had either of them. They are just poison ☠ to me if I'm being honest.

 

[Jason]

Dr. Pepper is OK and also some Dr. Pepper mix flavors. However. it's never been a favorite. In fact, I only like it when I get sick of one of the brands I already like.

 

[Elseb]

Plus lets face it, we all know that Cherry Coke is the best by faaaaaaaaar. 😉

 

[cpvr]

Personally, I never like Pepsi or even Coca-Cola too. I can't remember the last I had either of them. They are just poison ☠ to me if I'm being honest.

What soft drink do you like to drink? I like diet coke and diet dr pepper the best.

Plus lets face it, we all know that Cherry Coke is the best by faaaaaaaaar. 😉

I only like it if it comes from Sonic. Their cherry coke is the best!😄

Dr. Pepper is OK and also some Dr. Pepper mix flavors. However. it's never been a favorite. In fact, I only like it when I get sick of one of the brands I already like.

Their mix flavors have helped me out when I’ve been sick as well. Especially the cream soda one and the Cherry vanilla.

 

[Heatman]

What soft drink do you like to drink? I like diet coke and diet dr pepper the best.

It's only Fayrouz that I'm open to drinking at the moment. I don't drink it too often though.

 

[Alicia]

Last year, I took as many bottles of pepsi and coca cola. I love the flavours that I got from them but I know that too much of everything is bad.

Since this year, I cut down on the drinks and start drinking more of water. Carbonated drinks are not really good to consume that much.

 

[cpvr]

It's only Fayrouz that I'm open to drinking at the moment. I don't drink it too often though.
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Does it taste like sprite or any other soft drink, or does it have its own unique taste?

Last year, I took as many bottles of pepsi and coca cola. I love the flavours that I got from them but I know that too much of everything is bad.

Since this year, I cut down on the drinks and start drinking more of water. Carbonated drinks are not really good to consume that much.

Do you drink flavored water or just regular water? I like propel water.

 

[Demon_skeith]

I think I've been seeing more dr pepper at the stores as well, not sure why people like it, I don't like its taste at all.

 

[Alicia]

Does it taste like sprite or any other soft drink, or does it have its own unique taste?

Do you drink flavored water or just regular water? I like propel water.

I only take regular water. If I need to taste any flavour, I prefer to take carbonated drinks than drinking flavoured water. Propel water is also good for the body and I like it too.

 

[Heatman]

Does it taste like sprite or any other soft drink, or does it have its own unique taste?

It have its own unique taste. It tastes more like an apple juice. It's way better than any soft drinks I've had in the past.

 

[Jason]

Dr. Pepper can be good sometimes, if in the mood. However, you can't deny it tastes like flavored cold syrup to a degree, so that puts it off to many people.

 

[Baw$e]

Dr Pepper is my favorite, 2nd is root beer.

 

[Heatman]

Dr Pepper is my favorite, 2nd is root beer.

How can it have beer in its name but it's still a soft drink 😂.. They are just crazy naming it so.

 

[Jason]

Forrest Gump did a good ad for Dr Pepper in his movie. 😀

 

[Demon_skeith]

Forrest Gump did a good ad for Dr Pepper in his movie. 😀

What movie is that?

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think Pepsi is the best, why? Mountain Dew beats every single soda in existence. There's so many different varieties of Mountain Dew, I love fruit flavored sodas the most. Dr. Pepper is great, and I like Coke products but Pepsi is the underdog.

 

[Elseb]

Pepsi needs Waynes World back...

 

[Heatman]

I think Pepsi is the best, why? Mountain Dew beats every single soda in existence. There's so many different varieties of Mountain Dew, I love fruit flavored sodas the most. Dr. Pepper is great, and I like Coke products but Pepsi is the underdog.

I love Mountain Dew too. It tastes different and better. Unfortunately, the company is no longer producing in my country. We are stuck with Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

 

[Alicia]

I think Pepsi is the best, why? Mountain Dew beats every single soda in existence. There's so many different varieties of Mountain Dew, I love fruit flavored sodas the most. Dr. Pepper is great, and I like Coke products but Pepsi is the underdog.

The memories of Mountain Dew is still fresh in my mind. When we used to sell all these drinks in wholesale, people are always coming for Mountain Dew. It used to finish before other drinks. I love the apple flavoured more than others.

 

[cpvr]

I think Pepsi is the best, why? Mountain Dew beats every single soda in existence. There's so many different varieties of Mountain Dew, I love fruit flavored sodas the most. Dr. Pepper is great, and I like Coke products but Pepsi is the underdog.

The other flavors of Mountain Dew are really good. I love the frost brite, code red and Baja blast flavors.

 

[Jason]

The memories of Mountain Dew is still fresh in my mind. When we used to sell all these drinks in wholesale, people are always coming for Mountain Dew. It used to finish before other drinks. I love the apple flavoured more than others.

It has way more caffeine than other sodas. Anyway, I suspect it's the worst soda for your health, but I can't deny I don't like it, and I've been trying to get away from drinking them by drinking more ice coffee. Well, ultimately, sodas, in general, steal bone mass, lead to diabetes and it's debatable how much exercise can offset the effects.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I was not shocked to see this because Dr Pepper is truly one of the most popular soft drink. Apparently, the peculiar taste of Dr Pepper and a distinctive brand image have allowed it to maintain its position as a focused brand.

 

[Alicia]

It has way more caffeine than other sodas. Anyway, I suspect it's the worst soda for your health, but I can't deny I don't like it, and I've been trying to get away from drinking them by drinking more ice coffee. Well, ultimately, sodas, in general, steal bone mass, lead to diabetes and it's debatable how much exercise can offset the effects.

It has been a long time that I take the drink. Besides, I have been looking on my health, preventing sodas and managing to drink more water than soda.