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Bottling nostalgia: The rise and fall of Australia’s old-fashioned soft drink industry – ABC News
The survivors of Australia’s once thriving soft drink industry are experiencing a revival as customers seek out nostalgia, enjoy unusual flavours and support local businesses.

Before multinational soda giants Coca-Cola and Pepsi dominated the market, Australia had its own thriving soft drink industry.
Key points:
- Australia once had a thriving soft drink industry, but now just seven independent companies remain
- Old-fashioned sweet drinks are experiencing a revival, loved for their authentic vintage recipes and nostalgia
- Queensland is home to four of the few remaining companies, possibly due to its preference for an unusual flavour
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