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- BUSINESS, Page 59Business NotesBEVERAGESNow You See It . . .
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- Will consumers swallow a clear cola? Pepsi thinks they might
- and is considering a colorless version of its regular cola. Colas
- are dark only because bottlers have traditionally added caramel
- coloring. But Pepsi suspects that the dark brown hue may be too
- heavy for baby boomers, many of whom prefer the light and the
- natural. Regular colas have run into increasing competition from
- so-called new-age beverages, which usually have light, fruity
- flavors. But before Pepsi takes the plunge, the company plans
- to do some careful market testing. The clear beverage would not
- replace regular Pepsi, and it might have a somewhat different
- flavor. Meanwhile, arch rival Coca-Cola is reportedly studying
- a clear version of its Tab diet cola.
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