After this press release was published in mid-2008 announcing a study of the safety of stevia as low calorie sweetener, many speculated that it was a hint of future plans for Coke. Well it has now been confirmed that Coca-Cola Bottling Co. will be manufacturing a juice which will use the exotic South American plant as a replacement for sugar. The drink will first be released in Japan while awaiting clearance from the FDA to use stevia as a food additive. The cola war continues: Coke 1 Pepsi 0.
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