Capri Sun Not Ditching Beloved Pouches in Favor of New Plastic Bottles, Despite Rumor
"This is one of the most shocking product changes in the history of food and beverage," an X user said.
Updated Sept. 6 2024, 10:35 a.m. ET
If you grew up aggressively poking thin yellow straws into Capri Sun's deliciously artificial-tasting plastic pouches of juice while playing outside with your friends until your parents called you back inside for dinner, you may want to sit down. Fans of the classic drink were devastated following rumors that the brand would be replacing their iconic pouches with boring, plastic bottles.
This report initially came when a snack-focused blog called Snack-O-Lator, which often leaks food-related product drops, posted a sneak preview of the bottles on Aug. 28, along with a caption telling fans that Capri Sun would now be catering to adults with their new packaging.
Here's what we know.
Is Capri Sun replacing their iconic pouches with plastic bottles?
Snack-O-Later's Instagram post alleges that the brand will be unveiling its new packaging at an upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores trade show: "Capri Sun is coming for the adults with new bottles that will be arriving in stores soon! These were announced for the upcoming NACS show and will be in three flavors (at least) to start: Fruit Punch, Strawberry Kiwi, and Pacific Cooler."
Fans immediately shared their dismay.
"I feel like it’s not an exaggeration to say this is one of the most shocking product changes in the history of food and beverage," one user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote. In response, another fan said, "They really just took the unique part of a Capri Sun and just said, 'Nah. We don't need that anymore.'"
And one user on Instagram shared a sentiment that many Capri Sun lovers can agree with: "I just want it to taste like when I was a kid in the '90s and 2000s."
Luckily, there's confirmation that the beloved pouches aren't going anywhere. "Don’t believe everything you read on the internet — we’d never disrespect the pouch and they’re here to stay! Starting next week you can buy a whole pallet of Capri Sun pouches. Find us at Walmart.com," the brand wrote on Instagram.
So if you're craving a pouch of juice, don't worry — Capri Sun has your back.