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Texas Court Rules Coca-Cola Must Drop Dr Pepper

10/31/2025

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A Texas court ruling ended The Coca-Cola Company’s distribution agreement with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, removing Dr Pepper from Coca-Cola fountains.
Keurig Dr Pepper will take control of Dr Pepper distribution.
Coca-Cola-affiliated venues are replacing Dr Pepper with Mr. Pibb, a spicy cherry-flavored soda Coca-Cola relaunched with more caffeine.
The court order took effect on October 27, 2025, signaling a shift in soda availability at restaurants and theaters.

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A Texas court ruling ended The Coca-Cola Company’s distribution agreement with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, removing Dr Pepper from Coca-Cola fountains.
Keurig Dr Pepper will take control of Dr Pepper distribution.
Coca-Cola-affiliated venues are replacing Dr Pepper with Mr. Pibb, a spicy cherry-flavored soda Coca-Cola relaunched with more caffeine.
The court order took effect on October 27, 2025, signaling a shift in soda availability at restaurants and theaters.