Coca-Cola Vanilla back 8 years after being discontinued

Vanilla Coca-Cola is back in stock and is now available exclusively at Iceland stores and online, after quietly disappearing from most retailers across the country.

The comeback was first spotted by food deals page Newfoodsuk, which shared a photo of the drink on social media with the caption: “Vanilla Coca-Cola is back, now available exclusively at Iceland Foods.”

Coca-Cola Vanilla spotted on UK shelves 8 years after being discontinued

Fans quickly shared their excitement in the post, with one calling it the “best drink ever”.

Another said: “It’s back!! Finally.”

It was first introduced in the UK in 2005 and was relaunched again later in 2013.

Originally announced as a limited edition in the UK, it became permanent for several years; however, it was again discontinued in the UK in the summer of 2018.

Vanilla Coca-Cola gradually faded from supermarket shelves, though it has occasionally returned for limited runs.

Now, shoppers can once again get their hands on the flavoured cola, but only at Iceland.

The retailer is offering an eight-pack of 330ml cans for £5 and a 24-pack for £12.50, with both listed as “New” items on Iceland’s website.

Vanilla Coke is back in the UK and available at Iceland (Image: Jam Press/Iceland)

The return comes as flavoured cola varieties remain popular with shoppers, and Coca-Cola continues to rotate and introduce limited-edition flavours in the UK.

Coca-Cola fans have seen many popular flavours discontinued in recent years.

In 2024, the soft drink giant revealed Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla and Diet Coke with Splenda had both been discontinued.

The decision came as a result of changing “consumer taste preferences”, it said at the time.

Vanilla Zero also began to disappear from shelves the following year.

New Coca-Cola flavour has already launched this year

Earlier thsi year, Coca-Cola added Cherry Float and Cherry Float Zero to its list of Coke flavours available in the UK.

The new Cherry Float, alongside Cherry Float Zero Sugar, expands Coca-Cola’s popular cherry range.

The drinks brand says the drink is inspired by the nostalgic taste of classic soda floats, combining cherry notes with smooth vanilla flavour.

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Ellie D’Silva, Senior Marketing Manager at Coca-Cola Great Britain, said: “Cherry flavours continue to be a fan favourite, and the introduction of Cherry Float across both original and zero sugar variants gives consumers even more choice within the Coca-Cola Cherry range.

“Inspired by the nostalgic taste of classic soda floats, the new flavour reflects our continued focus on innovation while offering fans new ways to enjoy the iconic Coca-Cola taste.”

From February, Coca-Cola Cherry Float and Coca-Cola Cherry Float Zero Sugar are available permanently across major retailers in Britain, including 300ml cans, 500ml bottles, 2L bottles and multipacks.

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