The Wild Bill's Ring Pop sodas are a limited-edition lineup of refreshments created in partnership with Bazooka Candy Brands (BCB) as a series of candy-flavored drinks for consumers to try out this spring.
The craft sodas come in two flavors including Berry Blast and Blue Raspberry, which are both inspired by their namesake Ring Pop flavor. This is meant to evoke nostalgic memories of enjoying the candies amongst Millennial consumers who are looking for a mature way to indulge their inner child. The sodas are available now at select retailers.
Vice President of Marketing at Bazooka Companies, LLC Becky Silberfarb spoke on the new Wild Bill's Ring Pop sodas saying, "Wild Bill’s was able to transform our delicious Ring Pop flavors into a fun drink to be enjoyed by all. The taste and packaging truly capture the essence of the Ring Pop brand and we are excited for our fans to interact with Ring Pop in a new way."
Candy-Inspired Craft Sodas
Wild Bill's Ring Pop Sodas Come in Two Limited-Edition Flavors
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