Rumors are buzzing on social media that Costco may be switching its food court offerings to Coca-Cola products in early 2025.
The news was first reported by the website Costco Insider in a post on its Instagram account on December 17, 2024.
“After more than a decade, Costco is reverting its in-store offerings from Pepsi to Coke products,” the post said. “With this change, Sprite will replace Starry in addition to Coke, Coke Zero and Diet Coke.”
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Costco switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi products in 2013 “as a cost-cutting measure to maintain its famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo,” according to a post on Costco Insider.
A wholesale club based in Washington, D.C. hot dog price The company's CFO reassured customers in May 2024 that the price was “safe,” FOX Business reported at the time.
Costco may switch from selling Pepsi to Coca-Cola in its food court. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
Costco Insider Editor-in-Chief Matt West told Fox News Digital on Friday that his publication heard the news from “multiple sources.”
“Personally, I'm very excited about this change,” said West, who is based in California. “I've been a long-time fan of Costco, but I was very disappointed in the changes made 11 years ago.”
It seems West is not alone in feeling this way.
He told Fox News Digital that the majority of Costco members feel the same way as his publication, which said, “We surveyed our followers and found that 87% preferred Coke to Pepsi.” It seems like it's happening,” he said.
Costco switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi products in 2013 as part of a cost-cutting effort, according to the website Costco Insider. (St. Petersburg)
The switch to Coca-Cola is “expected to occur in early 2025,” Costco Insider said.
“Coke is very focused on the quality of the product coming out of the machines, including guidelines for things like machine maintenance and syrup formulation, in order to provide Costco customers with a consistently great experience.” the magazine said in a post on December 19th. rumor.
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Many people shared their excitement on social media about the possibility of Fountain Cola appearing in Costco's food court.
“Diet Coke!! I used to buy it at Costco a lot, but I haven't bought it since they switched to Pepsi!” one Instagram user said in response to a Costco Insider post.
“Good. Sorry Pepsi, but Coke products taste better,” said another.
“Sorry, Pepsi, but Coke products taste better.”
Most users on a Reddit page dedicated to Costco gossip were similarly excited about the rumored changes.
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Reddit user “msrubythoughts” wrote, “God help me this better not be some December fool's prank.”
User “joekd713” said: “This makes my day. I always say the only downside to the food court is the Pepsi.”
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User “Comfortable_Ad7922” replied, “I don't even take the cup when I buy a hot dog! I would be so happy if they went to Coca-Cola.”
Users on a Reddit page dedicated to Costco gossip supported rumors of a switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. (St. Petersburg)
However, at least one Reddit user seemed saddened by the rumor.
“I think I'm the only one on this sub who is seriously upset by this news lol,” wrote Reddit user No-Pangolin-7571.
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User “awbitf” jokingly replied, “There's probably dozens of them!”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Costco, Coca-Cola and Pepsi for comment.
