Barista Bros drinks discontinued

A popular iced coffee drink loved by Aussie tradies has been scrapped from supermarket shelves.

The iconic Barista Bros drinks will no longer be available in supermarkets, takeaway shops and petrol stations across the country.  

Coca Cola Australia confirmed it had ceased production of the iced coffee and chocolate milk drinks in May this year.

Coca Cola advised there are no plans for a ‘direct replacement’ of the drink line despite the Barista Bros brand still advertised on the Coca Cola Australia website.

Barista Bros offered a range of iced coffee and chocolate milk drinks. 

The Barista Bros line of drinks (pictured) has been discontinued in Australia

Coca Cola Australia said the decision to discontinue the line was ‘difficult’. 

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‘We continuously review our product portfolio to ensure we’re offering more of what people love,’ Coca Cola Australia said. 

‘After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue Barista Bros in Australia.

‘The production of Barista Bros for the Australian market ceased in May 2023.

‘The decision will allow us to continue to focus on our core portfolio of products and provide even more of what consumers enjoy.

‘Coca-Cola Australia offers a wide range of beverages to cater to different consumer tastes.

‘While there won’t be a direct replacement for Barista Bros at this time, Coca-Cola Australia offers a range of soft drinks, waters, sports drinks, juice, mixers and teas.’

In May, Food Standards Australia issued a recall for all Barista Bros drinks with a ‘best before’ date from September 2023 and onward. 

 The recall was sparked by a potential contamination risk caused by a packaging failure.