Coke, Pepsi launch new products

Both companies have been selling products in vending machines for years now. Their new product will likely be sold via vending machine. Expect the companies to roll out the product in years to come.
Photo Credit: MCT Campus

Both companies have been selling products in vending machines for years now. Their new product will likely be sold via vending machine. Expect the companies to roll out the product in years to come. Photo Credit: MCT Campus

The two soda powerhouses are back at it with a new beverage. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have come out with a new product that is low-calorie soda infused with the ingredient stevia, which is a plant that is used as a sweetener.

“I think that this is a great idea. The amount of calorie and carb intake of people in the U.S. is much too high and this is a good start to make people across America healthier,” sophomore Jacob Grabowski said.

Coca-Cola has been selling its new product called Coca-Cola Life in Argentina, Chile, Great Britain and Mexico. In August the product made its U.S. debut in southern states such as Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina. Coca-Cola launched its product nationwide in September.

“I like the concept of a healthier soda because it is a good way to distribute a healthier alternative to traditional soda and increase the levels of health of American people one step at a time,” sophomore Josh Glauser said.

In mid-October PepsiCo will be launching its product called Pepsi True. Pepsi True will only be able to be purchased through Amazon. It comes in a green can and is packaged in 12-pack containers. Pepsi said that its new product has 30% less sugar than regular Pepsi does and does not contain high fructose corn syrup or any artificial sweeteners.

“It’s a good idea because now more people will be drinking a healthier soda and that will lead to lower levels of obesity which is currently a huge problem in America,” sophomore Dani Lefton said.