'New Coke': Coca-Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985

This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.

Honest Tea founder announces new tea brand in wake of Coca-Cola discontinuation

Seth Goldman, a Bethesda entrepreneur who co-founded Honest Tea in 1998 has announced a new iced tea company to launch this fall called "Just Ice Tea." The announcement comes just a little over a month since Coca-Cola, who fully bought Honest Tea in 2011, announced plans to phase out Honest tea products by the end of this year.