Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, was forced to swap its black cherry soda supplier because **the original producer, Cott Beverages, discontinued its production of the specific black cherry soda that Schwartz’s (and many other Montreal delis and restaurants) had been serving for decades.**
This particular black cherry soda was an iconic staple, almost as famous as Schwartz’s smoked meat itself, and its discontinuation created a significant challenge for the deli. They had to actively search for a new supplier that could provide a black cherry soda with a similar taste profile to maintain their tradition and satisfy their loyal customers.
