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Is it true: New Coke Business Conspiracy Claims?

Unsubstantiated72% confidence

There's no solid evidence for it.

The business decision and reversal are documented; intentional failure theories remain speculative.

The claim

Claims that Coca-Cola intentionally launched New Coke to revive demand for classic Coke or switch sweeteners.

Key evidence

New Coke's reversal in 79 days dramatically boosted Coca-Cola Classic sales

Roberto Goizueta, Sergio Zyman, and Donald Keough all described New Coke as a genuine mistake

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