Time to POP the question – which is the correct term for the sweet, fizzy soft drinks Americans love to sip for refreshment?

And the answer is . . .

. . . completely dependent on geography.

View this interactive map to see if you agree (and also add your voice to the vote). http://popvssoda.com/

According to cartographer Alan McConchie’s web project, we can expect the following:

• Soda – Northeasterners, Floridians, Californians, and a few pockets of Midwesterners (around Milwaukee and St. Louis) use this term the most
• Pop is preferred in most of the Midwest and West
• And coke (even if it’s not Coca-Cola brand) is the word Southerners use most often for soft drinks

No matter what you call it, Craft Sodas are trending now and predicted to see sales spiking through 2024. *

When it comes to specialty soda, consumers are searching for unique flavors and demanding more organic and natural ingredients. 

Thanks to this surge in popularity of craft soda, regional soda brands that were once only available in certain locales are now being seen nationwide. 

Sometimes it’s not only the flavor or the availability that makes for a unique experience. Take Japanese Ramune soda for example. It’s signature marble topper makes a clink when you pop it into the bottle adding to the sipping experience.

See our complete line of sweet soft drinks to quench customers’ thirst for something out of the ordinary.

*https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/craft-soda-market