Fact check
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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