Around the world Australia has a strong reputation for quality produce and flavours. It’s no mistake that people who’ve visited Australia rank us as the number 2 destination in the world for quality cuisine.
This strength comes from our produce, our diversity and our willingness to experiment with flavour.
As part of the Technical team, Amanda is responsible for tracking the new ideas that come from the research and development division right through to the product launching into the market - a process that can take up to a year.
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“We look at so many factors. We have to get the right balance of taste, to reduce sugar where we can, we look at packaging, how the product is going to be stored and transported,” Amanda said. “It’s a thorough and rigorous process. We’re trying to shorten the process constantly as we love to be agile and jump on new flavour trends as they occur,” she said.
Coca-Cola Ginger
Just as Amanda joined the Technical team last summer, she saw one of the first limited edition Coke varieties hit the market -
From pizza to banh mi,
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Next to the market was
There’s no doubt Aussies love coffee and we are proud to be on the forefront when it comes to developing new ways to perfectly brew and consume it.
Today’s rainbow of coffee habits has moved through tea rations, prohibition/temperance years, American GIs and milk bars, and Mediterranean migration post-World War Two. In many ways, the history of coffee in Australia is a mirror of our own modern history.
Speaking to our love of the taste, almost half of all Australians drink coffee, so limited-edition Coke Coffee hit the shelves in 2017.
Coca-Cola Raspberry
Delicious, surprising and oh so fresh raspberry is the taste of the summer.
Coca-Cola Raspberry is the latest iteration in
“We’re in a real push for innovation at the moment. We’re all challenging each other around the world to come up with the best ideas,” said Daniel Glover,
“It’s true,” said Amanda Wu. “We all help each other, but we love to be the first to come up with a new idea.”
When it came to deciding that Raspberry was the next flavour to integrate with Coke, Daniel said the research indicated the taste was a front runner with Australians, particularly young adults.
While it’s only recently hit shelves in Coles and independent supermarkets, the drink is already being well-received by many of those lucky enough to have a sip.
“For me, it’s not just the way I’d describe the flavour but how other people do. Everytime I share it with someone the first thing they say is it’s ‘unexpectedly fun’ and ‘really refreshing,” Daniel said.
The new drink is also in line with
“It’s core for
Having already hit stores across New Zealand Raspberry is the latest in the line of inspiration and innovation Amanda Wu and the Technical team are secretly working away on. Watch this space.
Coca-Cola Raspberry is available in all major and independent retailers across the country in a range of different pack formats and sizes including the 200ml mini can and 330ml glass bottle.
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