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Coke test markets aluminum bottles

Posted: 2/20/2008 10:28:27 AM |   5 Comments | Post

Coca-Cola may soon come in an aluminum bottle was well as the traditional aluminum pop-top.

CNN Money reports that the consumer soft drink giant is test marketing 250 ml (about 8.5 oz) aluminum contour bottles at night clubs and select events. Currently, the bottles come in red, silver and black for Coke, Diet Coke and Coke Zero.

A Coke spokesman told CNN that the success of the pilot program would be one factor that determined if Coke expanded the packaging scheme to the broader consumer base.

The spokesman did not say what other factors may influence that decision.

Source: BevNET.com Staff

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There are currently 5 comments on this article:
On Monday, March 03, 2008, Donna Olson said:

I THINK IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA, MYSELF...GOOD LUCK, DONNA :-)

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On Tuesday, March 11, 2008, Robert said:

Went to buy some but they cost $3 each!!!!! That's retarded that they'd cost $3 each. I know it doesn't cost that much to make. Geez give me a break. You can buy a 12 pack of coke for that. It really pisses me off how these soda companies try to rip off everyone now. They must have been made for collector purposes only like the Mt. Dew cans which are $2 each! Come on. I haven't priced beer in the aluminum can like these yet because I keep forgetting too but then again beer cost a lot anyway. I think it would be neat if they could do this for the same price as a 12 pack of cans but they overcharge for "convience" and then wonder why they're losing money. It's called no one feels like paying for convience but for a quality product. $1 for a 2 liter, $1.50 and up for a 20 oz. Sorry to rant, this is just one of my pet peeves...soda companies screwing us.

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On Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Judy Disney said:

I work for Alcoa and I am a huge Coca-Cola person. I am thrilled at the look of this new bottle! I sincerly hope that it will make it through the test phase and into the hands of the masses to enjoy. I hope you will be able to make it affordable for the masses to enjoy this modern take on the Coke bottle of the nostagic past!!! Way to go COKE!!!

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On Friday, March 28, 2008, Mike said:

I bought one at lunch today. It was $1.69. Still quite high for 8.5 ounces of soda.

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On Monday, May 05, 2008, linda cushing said:

I live way up north in Vermont can not buy these bottles anyway but would gladly pay the price and the shipping for each one of these bottles.. They are just beautiful and hope they do get up in Vermont or else I can find some kind soul who would help me out in getting these bottles . Just love them... thanks again for helping me get these if I can any way I can. thanks alot

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