date:Aug 25, 2014
n Western Europe and North America, Hackett said.
Health-conscious consumers are drinking fewer sodas. In addition, they are seeking out beverages and foods made with natural ingredients, including sweeteners such as stevia extract.
When it comes to taste, refined sugar remains the gold standard.
Soft-drinks manufacturers are experimenting with new sweetener combinations when bringing new brands to market.
For example, Coca-Cola's brand Coca-Cola Life is a reduced-calorie soft drink sweetene