Coca-Cola launches limited edition can for 250th anniversary of US
Key takeaways
- Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has designed a commemorative can in Jacksonville to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence.
- The special edition cans, including Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, have been available in Florida stores since April 6.
- The company is also planning community engagement initiatives across Florida throughout 2026 to celebrate the anniversary.
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has unveiled a limited edition can at its Jacksonville, US, facility to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Troy Taylor, chairman and CEO at Coke Florida, says that Coca-Cola has been “deeply rooted” in US culture for nearly 140 years.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we’re proud to join our fellow bottling partners and The Coca-Cola Company in bringing these commemorative cans to life. This effort reflects our shared commitment to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US while continuing to create meaningful connections with the communities we serve across Florida and beyond,” he adds.
The Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar mini cans have been available since April 6 at retailers across Florida. The beverage giant adds that consumers will find patriotic branding in various Coca-Cola packages and other Coke Florida brands, such as Smartwater and Gold Peak tea.
Specially wrapped Coke Florida delivery trucks will also travel throughout the state.
Commemorate packaging
At the launch of the commemorative can, federal, state, and local officials joined community leaders and Coke Florida workers for the unveiling event.
Following this, the visitors were taken on a tour of the Jacksonville bottling facility. Coke Florida, as a Signature Partner of the event, will continue to commemorate the anniversary with community engagement initiatives throughout 2026.
In February, Coca-Cola marked the Lunar New Year with a series of culturally inspired packaging designs across Southeast Asia and China, blending traditions with its brand storytelling.
Last year, the beverage giant had to update its “100% recycled plastic” bottle claim in the EU after pressure from consumer protection authorities, who argued the statement was “misleading.”
Critics of Coca-Cola’s switch from glass to plastic bottles have underscored the environmental consequences of such a move and point to the importance of international bodies like the UN to regulate the use of plastic.
