The Coca-Cola Co. is giving consumers a new way to enjoy their favorite beverages with the debut of the 7.5-ounce mini can as a single-serve option in convenience stores nationwide beginning Jan. 1. Mini cans have been a favorite in grocery aisles for more than a decade, but until now only were sold in multipacks.  

In February 2026, Coca-Cola will debut a new limited-time flavor, Coca-Cola Cherry Float, available across multiple package formats, including mini can single serve. The broader assortment will include Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Cherry, Sprite and Fanta Orange, with rotating offerings such as Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, which combines Sprite’s original lemon-lime flavor with spices and tangy cranberry flavors. 

“People want more ways to enjoy Coca-Cola on their terms ― whether that’s a smaller portion, a favorite classic or something new to try,” said Joel Bishop, president of commercial leadership for the North America Operating Unit at The Coca Cola Co., in a statement. “Convenience stores are where many of today’s quick decisions happen, and the cold vault plays a big role in those moments. By introducing mini cans into that space, we’re giving shoppers more choice and making Coca-Cola easier to enjoy and more accessible for the next generation.” 

More choice for today’s shoppers
Consumers are looking for smaller portion sizes and packaging options that fit changing habits, whether it’s a quick stop at the pump or a grab-and-go purchase in-store, the company says. 

At a suggested retail price of $1.29, the 7.5-ounce mini can makes it easier for shoppers to enjoy Coca-Cola products while also encouraging trial of new flavors. Research shows that more than half of mini-can buyers also purchase a snack, proving the format naturally connects with how people shop convenience today. 

A broader packaging strategy
In addition to the 7.5-ounce mini can single, The Coca-Cola Co. is introducing a new multi-tiered package strategy for convenience retail. 

The lineup is anchored by four distinct packages — the 7.5-ounce mini can, 16-ounce can, 20-ounce PET bottle, and 24-ounce PET bottle — each designed to meet consumers where they are and provide more choice across different occasions. 

This strategy helps retailers deliver variety, value and options, while making the cold vault more dynamic and relevant to today’s shopper. 

A proven growth driver
Mini cans have already demonstrated their impact in grocery and mass retail. Today, mini cans account for more than 9% of sparkling soft drink mix in large stores, according to the company. 

Through a recent pilot of the mini can single-serve, the company saw early success with strong sales and minimal cannibalization of larger formats, suggesting that minis bring new shoppers into the category rather than shifting volume from core packages, it shares. 

For retailers, minis deliver incremental transactions and basket growth while complementing demand for larger packages. This expansion is part of Coca-Cola’s broader strategy to evolve with consumer needs, energize convenience retail and drive growth across the sparkling category, the company says.