Coca-Cola rival teases 'exclusive' release in Kroger stores only - what to know

Citrus is having a moment in the soda world, and 7Up’s Endless Summer Mandarin Orange is riding the wave as a limited seasonal release at select Kroger locations.

Over the last few years, soda has re-dominated the drink shelves with new twists on iconic flavors like the Shirley Temple and more inventive options, like the TikTok viral dirty soda.

However, a classic soda brand, 7Up, is dropping an exciting, citrusy soda that’s only available at Kroger and Kroger-owned chains: Endless Summer Mandarin Orange. Once marketed to consumers as “the uncola” and known for its incredibly bright, crispy lemon-lime soda, this 7Up collaboration gives fans a chance to sample something different from the brand.

With citrus steadily growing as a fan-favorite soda flavor, boasting about “a third of all beverage launches in the last five years,” per the Kerry Group, it’s no surprise that 7Up is capitalizing on this zesty trend.

When will 7Up's orange soda be available?

7Up’s partnership with Kroger arrives just in time to cheer shoppers ahead of warmer weather, as this latest mandarin orange soda will likely drop in stores sometime in the spring.

While we don’t have confirmation for when this exclusive collaboration will be stocked on drink shelves, 7Up’s Endless Summer 2025 seasonal flavor—a watermelon and strawberry-flavored soda—debuted at the beginning of April 2025.

Fans are already abuzz on social media, anticipating the release of 7Up’s Endless Summer Mandarin Orange flavor.

One Instagram account, @snackolator, posted an image of 7Up’s 2026 seasonal soda, writing, “Immediately yes! Mandarin Orange 7up is arriving soon, and I cannot wait to grab this for the summer!”the-mirror-icon_lifestyle_shopping_drinks

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Another account, @snackwire, shared this news on Instagram in a graphic along with some other soda flavor drops to come. “Mandarin Orange 7Up? Yes, please!” commented one user on the post.

Where can customers find 7Up’s Endless Summer Mandarin Orange soda?

Since this citrusy soda collaboration is between 7Up and Kroger, shoppers can only purchase it at a Kroger location or any other Kroger-owned supermarket, like Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Ralphs, or any other store in the Kroger family.

Shoppers will be able to find 7Up’s seasonal Endless Summer Mandarin Orange flavor in 12-ounce cans as both regular and zero-sugar varieties as well.

Unfortunately, if you don’t live near any of these shops, you may be out of luck. However, not all is lost. If we take a look at past 7Up seasonal flavor releases, there is a good chance that the Endless Summer Mandarin Orange soda may be available at other retailers nationwide after its initial release in Kroger-owned stores.