Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products

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05-May-2026 Last updated on 05-May-2026 at 15:19 GMT

What’s red, white and blue all over? Soon, pantries across the US.

With the United States’ 250th birthday two months away, food manufacturers are blanketing grocery stores in patriotic packaging – from top-selling sweets to baking staples.

Here’s a quick roundup of food and beverage makers getting an early start in preparation for the notable Fourth of July celebration.

Iconic soft drink brand Coca-Cola launched a marketing campaign in April that will run for the rest of the semiquincentennial and include limited-edition packaging, community initiatives and creative storytelling.

“At the center of the celebration is a new collection of limited-edition America250 packaging, including custom bottles and Coca‑Cola’s first-ever America250 collectible mini-cans,” the company said. “Each mini-can features a design unique to one of the 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, highlighting iconic local symbols – from Georgia’s peach to California’s surfer culture.”

The marketing push also features the chance to win prizes and rewards that highlight America’s rich cultural heritage.

“For nearly 140 years, Coca‑Cola has been part of the American experience,” said Stacy Jackson, vice president of Coca‑Cola Trademark, North America. “From our collectible America250 mini-cans to our community outreach initiatives, our goal is to uplift Americans throughout every zip code and create optimism for the future.”