The Secret History of Why Soda Companies Switched From Sugar to
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Nixon, Reagan, and a Midwestern Machiavelli all figure.
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Coca-Cola Is Changing Coke Zero's Flavor, Risking Backlash - The New York Times
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The LaCroix Sparkling Water Label's Secret History
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The Secret History of Why Soda Companies Switched From Sugar to High-Fructose Corn Syrup – Mother Jones
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Jolt Cola: An Electrifying History
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Coca-Cola to Disclose Its Spending on Research Into Soft Drinks and Health - The New York Times
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The Coca-Cola Company: Refresh the World. Make a Difference
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Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke: Flavor, Nutrition, Benefits, Downsides
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Can American Craft Sodas Save the Soft Drink Industry?, Innovation
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PepsiCo, Inc., History & Facts
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