When Was Slice Soda Discontinued
Slice was a citrus-flavored soft drink introduced by PepsiCo in the 1980s. The brand was gradually phased out in the United States during the early 2000s, with most retailers and bottlers stopping distribution by around 2004.
Why Was Slice Discontinued
PepsiCo shifted focus to other brands such as Sierra Mist and later Starry. Slice faced declining sales as consumer preferences moved toward newer citrus and zero-calorie options.
What Replaced Slice Soda
Sierra Mist became PepsiCo’s primary lemon-lime soda in the U.S. market. In 2023, PepsiCo replaced Sierra Mist with Starry as its flagship lemon-lime brand.
For more on the history of Slice and other discontinued sodas, see BevNet.
