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PepsiCo is the global corporation, and Pepsi is a brand of the soft drink that the company produces. Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY, "Fact check: PepsiCo pledges $400M to supporting social programs in Black communities," 28 Aug. 2020

Schweppes first began bottling tonic water in 1783, as the world’s original soft drink. Dallas News, "Hooked on tonics: How tonic water went from medicinal to trendy cocktail mixer," 28 Aug. 2020

We have been assured of a future of ever-expanding soft drink varieties. James Lileks, Star Tribune, "Lileks: Can you handle a bag shortage?," 21 Aug. 2020

Mexico's soft drink bottlers association and other business groups also warned of economic damage in Oaxaca, which is an impoverished state with a large Indigenous population. Carlos Rodriguez, Star Tribune, "Southern Mexico state bans junk food sales to children," 6 Aug. 2020

Texas’ oldest soft drink gets plenty of attention here, considering Buc-ee’s is known for having one of the biggest-ever fountain soda bars lined with Icee machines and enough options to make a kid giddy. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, "The Most Hilariously Southern Things You Can Find at Buc-ee’s," 19 June 2020

Snack and drink stops While families are welcome to bring their own food and drink to the zoo, there are stops along the way to pick up snacks and soft drinks. Hayden Grove, cleveland, "Cruise the Zoo: Tips for taking a trip through Cleveland Metroparks drive-through zoo," 22 May 2020

Now, in a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, California researchers have found one serving daily of a sugary soft drink is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. oregonlive, "1 sugary drink a day increases risk of heart disease, study finds," 14 May 2020

The tiny shops are complete with snacks and soft drinks. CBS News, "California family builds replica Target and Starbucks store to keep child entertained during coronavirus," 12 Apr. 2020

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