KFC will soon no longer be selling Pepsi soft drinks, with Coca-Cola taking over as its official drinks supplier.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand has confirmed the exclusive deal with Coca-Cola will begin in mid-January next year.

The change in beverage supplier is part of KFC's transformation programme that started last year, and includes changes in marketing and longer opening hours.

Napier's newly upgraded KFC restaurant is among the first to supply Coca-Cola drinks.

Restaurant Brands has declined to comment on the reason why the suppliers are changing.