Lilt has been axed by Coca-Cola after nearly 50 years.
The iconic drink – which is pineapple and grapefruit flavoured, was only sold in Ireland, the UK, Gibraltar and the Seychelles.
The parent brand confirmed the news in a statement, which noted that Lilt has been re-branded to Fanta Pineapple and Grapefruit.
Fanta GB and Ireland shared a photo of the re-brand via their official Instagram account, writing: “Introducing Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit.”
“SAME Totally Tropical Taste that you know and love but now part of the Fanta brand.”
The new Fanta flavour will retail in 330ml cans, 500ml bottles and 2L bottles.
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Lilt fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment that the popular drink had been axed.
“I haven’t drunk it for decades, but I’ll miss the thought of that,” one Twitter user expressed.
Another wrote: “discontinuing Lilt on Valentine’s Day??? true heartbreaker 💔💔💔💔💔,” and a third said: “Haven’t had a can of Lilt for years but obviously now I bloody want one.”
Haven’t had a can of Lilt for years but obviously now I bloody want one.
— The Tin Cannoisseur (@tincannoisseur) February 14, 2023
Imagine taking LILT away from us on Valentine’s Day. pic.twitter.com/exhud1kDI9
— Tessa (@Tessicat) February 14, 2023
Farewell sweet Lilt. pic.twitter.com/rWVj2DrWCd
— El Tigre (@hazeldanger) February 13, 2023
RIP Lilt
— Mosca (@DeejayMosca) February 14, 2023
rip lilt my dads going to be furious
— tim (@tim_ophee) February 14, 2023
Roses are red
Violets are quiet
If Coke discontinue Lilt
I’m going to riot— 🐝Bernadette🐝 (@BeeCDN) February 14, 2023
THEYRE DISCONTINUING LILT???
— mackenzie🦕 (@MACKF0Y) February 14, 2023
@CocaCola_GB – you can’t ditch the Lilt brand!!! Its iconic!
— 🗺🇪🇺Nick (@bluemoonstar) February 14, 2023
can’t believe they’re getting rid of Lilt when it’s the best drink out there 😾
— 🍒N (@neels__) February 14, 2023
’m so annoyed they’re discontinuing lilt. It’s so underrated
— Christopher Rucker (@Christopherckm) February 14, 2023
Lads. They’ve kilt Lilt.
— Keith Walsh (@KeithyWalsh) February 14, 2023
Can’t believe that Lilt is over. One of the all time great fizzies.
— Toodles & the Hectic Pity 🦆👻 (@ToodlesBand) February 14, 2023
