Pepsicos Latin America Foods Divison Rises 6.3%

Pepsi is facing challenges as consumers move away from high-calorie soft drinks due to health concerns. In response, Pepsi has launched Pepsi True, a new cola sweetened with stevia, reducing calories by over a third compared to traditional sodas. Initially available exclusively on Amazon, Pepsi True contains 60 calories per serving and includes real sugar. Retail sales are anticipated to start in 2015.

What is one of the main reasons consumers are moving away from traditional soft drinks?

• Artificial sweeteners

• Lack of variety

• Expensive pricing

• High sugar content

What natural sweetener is used in Pepsi's new cola to reduce calories?

• Saccharin

• Stevia

• Sucralose

• Aspartame

By how much does the new cola reduce calories compared to conventional sodas?

• By more than a third

• By half

• By a quarter

• By two-thirds

Where will Pepsi True initially be available for purchase?

• In vending machines

• In supermarkets

• On Amazon.com

• In local stores

When might retail sales of Pepsi True begin?

• In 2017

• In 2016

• In 2015

• In 2014