Vio (drink)

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Vio
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Type Milk
Manufacturer The Coca-Cola Company
Country of origin  United States
Introduced2009
ColourWhite

Vio is a beverage produced by The Coca-Cola Company consisting of milk with flavored carbonated water. The flavors are Citrus Burst, Peach Mango, Very Berry, and Tropical Colada. [1]

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The drink was tested on the American market in 2009 but failed to find broad appeal although as of 2010 it was still produced in limited quantities. [2] In 2016, Coca-Cola India launched a non-carbonated flavored milk product also named Vio. [3] The Coca-Cola Company sells a similar product in Japan called Qoo. [4]

Time magazine included Vio in its 50 Worst Inventions list published in 2010 and in its Top 10 Bad Beverage Ideas list. [2] [5]

Relaunch

In 2020, The Coca-Cola Company has launched regional beverage Spiced Buttermilk under its VIO brand in India. [6] [7] [8]

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References

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