Dr Pepper to Roll Out 5 New 10-Calorie Sodas

by Nate Wooley | December 20, 2012 9:56 am

[1]No. 3 soft drink maker, Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS[2]), will introduce five new version of its sodas next year, all of which contain 10 calories.

The new beverages follow on the heels of 2011′s launch of Dr Pepper Ten, a 10-calorie version of the popular soda, the Associated Press reports[3]. The new drink line is designed to appeal to those who want a low-calorie drink without totally giving up the sweet taste. The 10-calorie formula contains a small amount of high-fructose corn syrup to maintain the drink’s flavor without adding extra calories.

The new drinks are:

Unlike Dr Pepper Ten, which is marketed to men, the new drinks will be marketed to both men and women.

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Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: http://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DrPepperTen.jpg
  2. DPS: http://studio-5.financialcontent.com/investplace/quote?Symbol=DPS
  3. the Associated Press reports: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dr-pepper-hopes-new-10-calorie-lineup-of-diet-sodas-hits-the-sweet-spot/2012/12/19/9c51d23a-49e1-11e2-8af9-9b50cb4605a7_story.html
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  5. Diet Pepsi Remakes Its Sweetener: http://investorplace.com/2012/12/diet-pepsi-remakes-its-sweetener/?cc=msnfeed
  6. Coca-Cola Powers Up With Protein Drink Shake: http://investorplace.com/2012/12/coca-cola-powers-up-with-protein-drink-stake/

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