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PepsiCo Alters U.S. Formula, Canadians Keep Original Taste

3/4/2025

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Travelers are often surprised to discover that beloved products vary by region. Take Mexican Coke, sweetened with cane sugar, or the distinct taste of Cadbury chocolates in the U.K. Recently, PepsiCo revamped the U.S. formula for Pepsi Zero Sugar, cutting caffeine and changing ingredients, while Canadians can still enjoy the original recipe.

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Story summary

Travelers are often surprised to discover that beloved products vary by region. Take Mexican Coke, sweetened with cane sugar, or the distinct taste of Cadbury chocolates in the U.K. Recently, PepsiCo revamped the U.S. formula for Pepsi Zero Sugar, cutting caffeine and changing ingredients, while Canadians can still enjoy the original recipe.