A claim circulating widely on social media suggests that Coca-Cola is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage that focuses on flavor rather than psychoactive effects and would contain no THC. However, our review found no evidence that Coca-Cola has officially confirmed or is currently testing such a product.
Social Media Posts
Several viral posts share nearly identical text claiming that Coca-Cola is “reportedly testing a cannabis-flavored beverage” that focuses on flavor rather than psychoactive effects and would contain no THC. These posts circulate on Facebook and Instagram.
Fact Check
Lack of Evidence From Coca-Cola or Business Media
Despite the widespread circulation of the claim online, there is no official confirmation from The Coca-Cola Company indicating that it is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage. None of the viral posts link to a press release, investor disclosure, regulatory filing, or independent reporting verifying that such a product trial exists.
A search of reputable business and international news outlets finds no recent reporting confirming a Coca-Cola cannabis-flavored beverage test. In fact, credible coverage of Coca-Cola and cannabis-related beverages largely dates back to 2018 discussions about cannabidiol (CBD), not cannabis flavoring.
What Coca-Cola Actually Said About CBD
In September 2018, reports surfaced that Coca-Cola was in early discussions with Canadian cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis about potential wellness beverages containing cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from cannabis. In response, Coca-Cola issued a statement clarifying its position.
However, according to reporting by Bloomberg, a company spokesperson said:
“We have no interest in marijuana or cannabis. Along with many others in the beverage industry, we are closely watching the growth of non-psychoactive CBD as an ingredient in functional wellness beverages around the world. No decisions have been made at this time.”
Other media reports echoed the same statement. Business Insider reported that Coca-Cola was monitoring developments in CBD wellness products but had no confirmed plans to launch cannabis-related drinks.
Subsequent reporting from Fox Business confirmed that Coca-Cola continued to distance itself from cannabis beverage rumors. A spokesperson stated in later coverage that rumors about a CBD drink were untrue and reiterated that the company had no plans to enter the market.
As of 2026, Coca-Cola’s beverage portfolio includes soft drinks, bottled water, juices, teas, sports drinks, and coffee products. None of the company’s official product lines include CBD-infused or cannabis-related beverages.
Regulatory barriers
Another factor that can receive less attention in viral discussions about cannabis beverages is the regulatory environment. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that CBD and THC products cannot currently be marketed as dietary supplements, and that adding these substances to conventional food or beverages is generally unlawful under existing federal law.
Because of this regulatory uncertainty, many large global beverage companies have generally avoided launching cannabis or CBD drinks in mainstream markets. Some smaller companies have introduced cannabis-related beverages in jurisdictions where regulations allow them, while larger multinational brands often wait for clearer legal frameworks before entering the sector.
Conclusion
Claims that Coca-Cola is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage are false and not supported by any official statement, press release, regulatory filing, or credible reporting. The viral posts offering the claim provide no verifiable sourcing and appear to rely on repeated social media wording rather than confirmed information.
Past reporting about Coca-Cola and cannabis largely relates to discussions in 2018 about potentially monitoring non-psychoactive CBD as an ingredient in wellness beverages. At the time, the company explicitly stated it had no interest in marijuana or cannabis and had made no decisions about entering the market.
As of now, there is no credible evidence that Coca-Cola is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage. Until verified information emerges from the company or reliable business reporting, the claim should be considered misleading.
Title: No Evidence Coca-Cola Is Testing a Cannabis-Flavored Beverage
Fact Check By: Cielito Wang
Result: False
