BusinessQuiet 74d · day 74
Schwartz's Deli ditches Cott's Black Cherry Soda for local Fleischer's amid U.S. tariffs
The Montreal landmark swaps a nearly century-old pairing as tariffs on aluminum and changing recycling rules reshape Canadian beverage supply.
What to know
- Schwartz's Deli replaced Cott's Black Cherry Soda, a nearly century-old pairing, with locally-made Fleischer's Original Black Cherry Soda after Refresco discontinued Canadian production.
- American tariffs on aluminum and a 2023 Quebec deposit system on canned drinks made Cott's production economically unviable, despite its popularity at the Montreal landmark.
- The switch exemplifies a broader "Buy Canadian" movement among businesses adapting to U.S. trade friction and tariff disruption.
most voices
Supporting local business is worthwhile, especially during trade disruption with the U.S.
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“It's always good to support locally.”
Liam Keenan · Global News ↗
“People appreciated (it) being local and different and a little sweet, with the spices from the smoked meat. People got hooked on it, so people come here for a smoked meat sandwich and a black cherry.”
Frank Silva, General manager, Schwartz's Deli · Global News ↗
Frank Silva General manager, Schwartz's DeliVictor Lukoshius Owner, St-Hyacinthe beverage facilityRefresco Multinational beverage company, Cott's owner since 2018
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