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Stand down, people: Coke Zero is not being discontinued in Ireland

Australians only must suffer this injustice.

Jun 12th 2017, 9:02 AM 8,622 Views 4 Comments

A LESSON TO BEVERAGE brands: Do not come between people and their favourite carbonated drinks.

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On Friday, The Sun reported that Coke Zero was to be replaced by Coke No Sugar, with Australians and New Zealanders to be the first to try out the new drink.

An article by Inc.com, meanwhile, suggested that Coke No Sugar was already being rolled out in Britain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

The news was met with outrage worldwide, with people despairing that they would have to drink – gasp – Diet Coke:

They're discontinuing Coke Zero??? Why tf??? It's the only thing I drink I'm literally heartbroken
— . (@slippthott) June 9, 2017

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A dark day as Coke Zero is knocked on the head
— Derek McGeehan (@DerekMcGeehan) June 9, 2017

Source: Derek McGeehan/Twitter

@CocaCola if Coke Zero is getting removed and the new drink comes in it better not be disgusting . I just can't go back to Diet Coke !
— Glenn Geoghegan (@1_GLENNOX_1) June 9, 2017

Source: Glenn Geoghegan/Twitter

However, we need not worry here in Ireland.

A spokesperson for Coca-Cola told DailyEdge.ie that Coke Zero is being replaced in Australia only:

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar was launched in Ireland in September 2016 and has been extremely popular with consumers. This story refers to the Australian market only and there are no plans to replace Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in Ireland.

Call off the protests! The demon Diet Coke has been kept at bay for at least another while. Enjoy your sugar-free drinks in peace (except you, Australia).

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Stand down, people: Coke Zero is not being discontinued in Ireland