Costco confirms food court switch from Pepsi to Coke. Here's when it will take place
Coca-Cola purists, rejoice.
Costco announced it will be making the switch from Pepsi to Coke products in its food courts this summer, according to USA Today.
The announcement came during a Thursday shareholder meeting, following months of the swirling rumors about the potential change.
It will mark the first time Costco has served Coke products in its food courts since switching to Pepsi in 2013.
Drinks under the Coca-Cola brand include Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's root beer, Fresca and Powerade, among others. Pepsi products include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Crush, Mug root beer, Starry and more.
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USA Today reporter James Powel contributed to this report.
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