PepsiCo's iconic apple-flavored soda Manzanita Sol is getting a Día de Los Muertos just ahead of the annual Mexican holiday.
In Mexico, Día de Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a joyful celebration that involves family and friends gathering together to pay respects to loved ones who have died. To mark this holiday, Manzanita Sol is getting some limited-edition packaging designed by Mexican artist Totoi Semerena. The new packaging will be featured across Manzanita Sol, Pepsi Real Sugar, and Crush sodas with a unique design on each. These designs capture the vibrancy of the day with bright colors and traditional iconography.
To celebrate the holiday rebrand, Manzanita Sol is giving away $100 gift cards to fans in five major cities who seek out and share photos of the limited-edition cans or bottles
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PepsiCo’s Manzanita Sol Features New Día De Los Muertos Packaging
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