Schwartz's, a renowned deli in Montreal, has discontinued its long-serving U.S.-made black cherry soda, a beverage that has been a fixture at the establishment for decades. The iconic sandwich shop cited persistent supply challenges as the reason for the change.
For the past eight years, Schwartz's had encountered difficulties in sourcing the cola, primarily due to a distributor reducing production. This reduction was attributed to the escalating costs associated with aluminum, a key material in beverage can manufacturing. The situation escalated to the point where the cans of the black cherry soda became permanently unavailable.
In response, Schwartz's has transitioned to a locally produced version of the drink. The deli reported that customers have, for the most part, accepted the new offering. The change marks a significant shift for the deli, which had been known for its U.S.-made black cherry soda for a considerable period.