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Coca-Cola fans notice change in UK bottles for first time in 12 years

The brand is re-visiting an old campaign which gripped the nation over a decade ago

Coca-Cola fans are thrilled to hear the "Share a Coke" campaign will be returning to the UK.
Coca-Cola fans are thrilled to hear the "Share a Coke" campaign will be returning to the UK.

An iconic beverage chain is bringing in a huge change to its much-loved products.

Coca-Cola has announced it will be bringing back its fan-favourite "Share a Coke" campaign in 2025- and customers cannot wait for it.


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The latest news about the drinks giant follows the brand's desire to introduce the successful personalised bottle campaign from 12 years ago to a new generation of Coca-Cola lovers.

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From May 1, Coca-Cola fans can enjoy one of the brand's classic cans with the customer's name, pet name or even favourite slang such as "My Bae" printed on the side of the bottle.


The drinks giant has even introduced a new feature of the campaign called the "Coke Memory Maker."

Coca-Cola's newest digital experience allows customers to create videos with their friends, as well as memes for the whole family to enjoy.

The latest Coca-Cola campaign follows the original "Share a Coke" launch 12 years ago.


The campaign, which started in Australia, was so successful that it took over 80 other countries and won multiple awards.

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Elodie Peribere, senior marketing director UK & Ireland at Coca-Cola said: "Share a Coke is about celebrating the magic of human connections, one personalised Coca-Cola pack at a time.

"Returning after its initial popularity in 2013, we’re excited to be able to give consumers more ways to connect over a Coca-Cola.

"Given the nation’s fondness for nicknames, Brits have the chance to personalise a can with a surname, term of affection or nickname of choice, meaning people can create something totally unique to them."

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Fans of Coca-Cola will have the chance to personalise their own can of pop in summer this year.

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