From Panera’s Charged Lemonade to Fruit Stripe, here are 6 foods and drinks we lost in 2024

You might’ve indulged in some of the final bites and slurps of your favorite food and drinks without even realizing it.

You might’ve indulged in some of the final bites and slurps of your favorite food and drinks without even realizing it. This year marked the end for many foods and drinks, most notably Panera’s controversial Charged Lemonade. We also said goodbye to a newly launched flop from Coca-Cola and a multicolored gum that was the cornerstone of many kids’ lives. Restaurants and food manufacturers are constantly making changes based on what’s selling and what’s not, so it’s no surprise that these items are disappearing. But it doesn’t make their losses any easier for fans. Here are some culinary creations that left us this year, listed alphabetically. Coca-Cola announced in September that it was discontinuing its new Spiced flavor just six months after the company touted the“permanent” addition in a splashy launch. The company didn’t provide a specific reason, though confusion about the flavor (it wasn’t actually spicy) likely contributed to lackluster sales. Coke said it’s launching an “exciting new flavor” in 2025. The gum, perhaps best was known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print packaging, was discontinued in January after roughly six decades in production. Brand owner Ferrara, which also produces Nerds, Fun Dip and other candies, said discontinuing Fruit Stripe was a “difficult decision.” The company cited “many factors” for its demise, including purchasing patterns and changing consumer preferences.