Dr Pepper Red Fusion | ||
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The official Dr Pepper Red Fusion logo. | ||
Description | ||
Flavor: | Cherry | |
Color: | Red | |
Details | ||
Current Status: | Discontinued | |
Locations Available: | United States | |
Year(s) Available: | 2002 - 2004 | |
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Dr Pepper Red Fusion commonly shortened to simply Red Fusion was a Dr Pepper flavor released in 2002 as a permanent flavor in the United States. Two years later, it got discontinued, due to low sales in Late 2004.
Description[]
Dr Pepper Red Fusion is a Cherry flavored Dr Pepper similar to Dr Pepper Cherry.
History[]
Dr Pepper Red Fusion was first released in 2002. After two years of production, it ceased production, due to low sales in Late 2004.
Trivia[]
- It was the first new flavor added to the Dr Pepper family of beverages in the company's 122-year history.
- Dr Pepper Red Fusion was a cherry-flavored variation of the original Dr Pepper soda.
- The soda was introduced in 2002 and was the first new flavor of Dr Pepper in over a decade.
- It was initially marketed as a limited edition soda, but its popularity led to its continued production.
- Red Fusion was one of several variations of Dr Pepper that were introduced over the years, including Berries and Cream, Diet Cherry Chocolate, and Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper.
- The soda was packaged in a red and silver can with a stylized version of the Dr Pepper logo.
- Red Fusion was notable for its distinct cherry flavor, which was enhanced by the addition of berry and vanilla notes.
- Despite its popularity, Red Fusion was eventually discontinued due to declining sales.
- Fans of the soda created an online petition to bring it back, but it did not succeed.
- The recipe for Red Fusion is still a closely guarded secret, and there are no known imitations or copycat recipes.
- Red Fusion remains a beloved memory for many Dr Pepper fans, who continue to reminisce about its unique flavor and bold packaging.
- Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. (now Keurig Dr Pepper) has trademarks filed for "Blue Fusion" and "Dr Pepper Green Fusion," implying that more flavors were planned to be released under the Dr Pepper Fusion concept, however, no other information is known about these flavors besides the trademarks.