Schwartz’s Deli in Montreal changes its black cherry soda, switching to a local alternative as U.S. tariffs affect supply. Several outlets report that the change follows the deli altering its soda sourcing while its well-known smoked-meat sandwiches and customer demand continue.
The outlets describe Schwartz’s as a long-running tourist destination with lines outside, but the focus is on the product swap rather than any change to the sandwiches. One outlet and the business coverage add context on why the soda availability shifts: Cott, a Canadian soda producer, stops producing black cherry soda in Canada, with tariffs and related costs cited as a contributing factor. Schwartz’s then opts for a made-in-Quebec alternative.
BBC Sport characterizes the move as a forced supplier change. The Canadian outlets emphasize the deli’s operational decision and its immediate effect on customers’ choice. Overall, the coverage agrees on what happens—Schwartz’s stops using the previous black cherry soda supplier and replaces it with a regional option—while differing mainly in the amount of supply-chain detail provided.
