I need international Fanta!!

July 6, 2010 10:07 PM

I absolutely LOVE Fanta soda, especially the orange flavor.

Internet research tells me that the list of flavors made around the world is nearly endless. Problem is, here in the US we are limited to the basic Orange, Grape and the occasional Berry flavor. So, any ideas on where or how I can get some of the more interesting varieties?

posted by broadway bill to Food & Drink (15 answers total)

In San Francisco, there's a shop that specializes in imported British foods like cookies and candy - the sort of comfort stuff that would be in any Sainsbury's.

British Grocery
726 15th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-4802
[phone]

I'd try them and also look for a similar kind of store in whatever city is closest to you.
posted by zippy at 10:28 PM on July 6, 2010

Sorry, that link should be www.britshoppe.com
posted by zippy at 10:29 PM on July 6, 2010

Best answer: Try this previous askmefi post for ideas, though it's from 2006 so I'm not sure how relevant the answers will be.
posted by kylej at 10:30 PM on July 6, 2010

If you just want to sample as many flavors as possible, World of Coca Cola in Atlanta has something like 50 international flavors of their products available at the end of the tour.
posted by MsMolly at 10:35 PM on July 6, 2010

Well, this depends a lot on where in the US you live. If you're in southern California or near New York City, you have a world of import goods available. I had a post on a related topic. Pops would likely have at least a few different versions of Fanta if you're within reasonable distance of central Oklahoma.

If you're flexible and want fruit sodas similarly sweet, consider Jarritos. Any place with a sizable Hispanic population will have groceries or convenience stores that carry this stuff and usually in a wide enough variety to rival any overseas Fanta lineup.

So, really, it depends a lot on where you live, how specific you are about the soda, and whether you want to pick it up yourself or pay extra for delivery. Any extra details would help out.
posted by Saydur at 11:25 PM on July 6, 2010

if you are near a japanese/asian grocery, they sometimes carry the flavors that are sold in japan. i loved the white peach flavor when i was in tokyo, and was thrilled to find it in the supermarket a few miles from my job.
posted by koroshiya at 11:58 PM on July 6, 2010

They don't actually sell *Fanta*, but Galco's has a really big selection of international soda with many interesting flavors for you to try.
posted by acidic at 12:22 AM on July 7, 2010

Here in Oz we have lime as well as orange. I recently had a bottle of either passionfruit or pineapple Fanta but I have a feeling it was a short-term promo thing.

Maybe you could go to Metatalk and start something like this, but with bubbles!
posted by malibustacey9999 at 2:27 AM on July 7, 2010

It seems Fanta may be too mundane for them, but it might be worth having a look here.
(see also here)
posted by segatakai at 4:16 AM on July 7, 2010

Best answer: Coke is testing a new fountain dispenser called Freestyle that mixes 100 soda varieties on the spot, including several Fanta flavors. You might be near a test market.
posted by shinynewnick at 6:10 AM on July 7, 2010 [1 favorite]

Don't forget to try your favorite American flavors in other countries, as well. I always hated orange Fanta here in the states because I thought it was too sweet and artificially orange-y. When I tried in in Rome, I was captivated by the fact that it was pretty much like carbonated orange juice. It was magical.
posted by scarykarrey at 7:21 AM on July 7, 2010

Also, check grocery stores catering to Hispanics, the ones near me carry pineapple, lemon and strawberry Fanta.
posted by jamaro

Seconding this advice. I get Pineapple Fanta at a CVS in a Hispanic neighborhood.
posted by soelo at 9:50 AM on July 7, 2010

Yeah, I'd say any international grocery is a good bet for unusual soda flavors. And this may or may not matter to you, but one thing I like about those international sodas is that they're often made with sugar instead of corn syrup.
posted by spinto at 10:28 AM on July 7, 2010

Most of the grocery stores near me (Chicago area) carry Pineapple and Strawberry Fanta, as well as the Orange and Grape flavors.
posted by SisterHavana at 2:17 PM on July 7, 2010

You can get Fanta Apple in some places, at least in Texas. If you live in an area with a Hispanic population, look for Manzana Sol. It tastes the same.
posted by ishotjr at 4:05 PM on July 7, 2010