Pepsi Wild Cherry
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Pepsi Wild Cherry is a cherry-flavored cola first introduced in 1988 by PepsiCo. Two sugar-free versions are also available, with zero calories, named Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry and Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry (based on Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar respectively).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A number of variants have also been released. Other than the drink, PepsiCo also market the flavor as a lip balm.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
History
In response to the successful launch of Cherry Coke in 1985, Pepsi extensively test-marketed a formulation simply called "Cherry Pepsi" in Canada from 1985<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> to 1987.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In the United States, Cherry Cola Slice was introduced as part of the line in 1986<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and was offered until the launch of Pepsi Wild Cherry. Pepsi's product and Coca-Cola's have been competitors since the 1980s.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Availability
Pepsi Wild Cherry is currently sold in the United States and Canada as a regular, permanent product,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> available in cans and bottles. Pepsi officially relaunched it in Canada on March 25, 2017, after five years of limited time availability.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its French name is Cerise En Folie.
The drink has also been sold in other countries around the world.Template:Citation needed In some countries a similar cherry-flavored cola under the Pepsi Max formula has been sold instead, such as in Germany.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Derivative flavors
In 2010, PepsiCo released Pepsi Wild Cherry Vanilla in the United States, a limited edition flavor combining wild cherry with vanilla. It was brought back again in limited form in 2016.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In January 2025, Pepsi released a new variant of Wild Cherry flavor as part of the permanent lineup: Wild Cherry & Cream available in original and zero sugar forms.<ref>https://www.allrecipes.com/pepsi-new-wild-cherry-and-cream-flavor-launch-2025-8771248</ref>