Category: Product changes

In a series of product portfolio changes in 2025, Monster Energy made the difficult decision to discontinue its Reserve White Pineapple flavor, causing confusion and disappointment among loyal fans. This does not, however, mean all pineapple Monsters are gone, as the popular Zero-Sugar Ultra Gold flavor remains a widely available staple.

According to reports, since 2017, the UK's soft drinks industry has undergone major changes due to new tax regulations. This is the primary reason why your Lucozade taste weird, as the company reformulated its product to reduce sugar content, leading to a noticeable change in flavor.

As of a March 2024 announcement, Abbott Nutrition confirmed its decision to discontinue all Glucerna bars. The move followed a business review and impacts popular items like the Dark Chocolate Almond and Crispy Oats and Nuts bars. While a disappointment for many, the company continues to focus on its nutritional shakes and powders.

As of early 2024, Bai removed erythritol from its drinks, transitioning to new sweetener blends. This significant formula change came amid a growing conversation around sugar alcohols and their potential health effects, causing a shift in product taste and consumer reception.

In May 2024, a report by the NGO Public Eye revealed that Nestlé added significant amounts of sugar and honey to infant food products sold in lower-income countries, including Nido powdered milks. These findings ignited global debate and brought attention to the fact that Nestlé does, in fact, frequently change its Nido formula, often differing by market and product line.

In July 2025, Kellanova, the company owning the Kellogg's brand, announced a significant production change for its All-Bran cereal, leading to widespread backlash. The subsequent recipe update has left countless loyal customers asking, "what have they done to Kellogg's All-Bran?", as many report the once-reliable breakfast staple is now tasteless and unsatisfying.

First introduced in 1974, Little Hug Fruit Barrels underwent a significant reformulation over the years, so for those asking, 'Did Little Hugs change their recipe?', the answer is a definitive yes. This change has left many nostalgic adults questioning why their favorite childhood drink tastes so different today.

Back in 2010, after mounting pressure and FDA warnings, the makers of 4 Loko removed caffeine from their product. This significant change forever altered the infamous "blackout in a can" that once combined stimulants and alcohol. This article explores the history of caffeinated 4 Loko and details why the modern version is no longer caffeinated.

In 1994, the well-known Ralston Purina conglomerate spun off its human food business, marking the beginning of the end for the brand's iconic consumer-facing cereal products. So, what happened to Ralston cereal in the USA, and why did it vanish from American grocery store shelves?

In early 2025, many devoted fans reported a noticeable shift in the taste of their favorite flavored Liquid Death beverages, leading to confirmation that Liquid Death did start using stevia. This formula change, which added stevia leaf extract to products once sweetened primarily with agave nectar, sparked a wave of disappointment among longtime customers.