No matter if you call the drink "soda" or "pop," many New Yorkers are searching for a new favorite soft drink.

Is your favorite soda or pop gone from store shelves across the Empire State?

New Yorkers Call It Soda Or Pop

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The majority of New York State calls the soft drink "soda." But there are some in the Empire State, particularly west of Rochester, New York that call it "pop," according to a recent study.

People in Rochester are mixed, some call it soda others pop.

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50 Discontinued Soda/Pops In New York State

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The name debate actually dates back to the 1800s.

No matter what you call it in New York, these 50 soft drinks have been discontinued. Is your favorite on the list?

50 Discontinued Soda Pops

It gets more confusing when you factor in what many people down south call soda.. No matter the brand, many people in Texas, Florida, Georgia and other southern states call all sodas "coke."

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Hudson Valley Post recently highlighted snacks, desserts, sandwiches and more that have been discontinued in New York.

13 Foods Gone From New York Stores In 2025

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Below are 13 food items you can no longer find in New York State.

13 Popular Foods Gone Forever at New York Stores

As a new year begins, we're looking back at some of the foods that were discontinued in 2024. You won't find these items at New York stores or restaurants anymore.

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15 Popular Snacks Discontinued In New York State

15 Discontinued Snack Chips In 2025

Frito-Lay makes some of the most popular snacks in America, and it seems that every year, they introduce new twists on their top brands that feature unique flavors.

It can be fun to venture out of your comfort zone and try new things and those new things can sometimes become new favorites. However, there is no guarantee that the new snacks will stick around for very long, which can be disappointing.

Sporked recently uncovered 15 snacks that Frito-Lay plans on discontinuing in 2025, and they include some of my favorites. If some of your favorites are on this list, you better stock up if you still see them on store shelves and enjoy them while you can.

Perhaps if fans of snacks being discontinued protest, Frito-Lay will change its mind.

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Snacks from the '90s That Have Disappeared

Snacks from the '90s That Have Disappeared

Was there anything better than opening your lunch box and seeing Shark Bites packed in next to some Hi-C Ecto Cooler? A simple pleasure kids of today can't experience.

What other snacks came and went from our lives in the 1990s and beyond? Follow us as we look back at some '90s snacks that have since disappeared.

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HubScore recently looked at the popularity ratings of snacks across the USA to determine which brand dominates each state's taste buds. From Pringles, Chex Mix, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheetos, Doritos, Tostitos, Fritos, and many more, here are HubScore's Top 5 Snacks in Each State.

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