Coca-Cola has launched a new variant, Coke Zero. Here’s what you need to know about the new beverage.
The product Coke Zero was introduced as a ‘zero-calorie and zero-sugar beverage’. Coke Zero has seen great success and it has been recognized as the Coca-Cola company's ‘Hero’ product.
Consumers view Coke Zero as easy to obtain (convenience/price) and a healthier alternative. This fulfills their need for thirst as well as health benefits (compared to other carbonated and calorie bombarded sodas).
Consumers view Coke Zero as a trendy and socially acceptable drink and gain a sense of belonging when drinking Coke Zero.
Coke Zero’s direct competitors are low-calorie cola beverages, which include Diet Coke, Pepsi Max, and the recently introduced Pepsi Next. The key threat to Coke Zero's current position as a 'zero sugar alternative' is Pepsi Next, which has been positioned as low in
sugar with natural sweetener (Stevia).
Health-conscious consumers potentially could choose this natural alternative, if they perceive it to be the healthier option instead of the carbonated and calorie-rich beverages.
Fitness Enthusiasts who are fond of Coke, a perfect option to have the same taste of coke but without sugar and calories.
Coke Zero is sweetened with aspartame and Acesulphame Potassium. These are non-sugar sweeteners.
The sweeteners in Coke No Sugar have been widely studied by research scientists and there’s no evidence to say they are not safe to consume.
In general, experts agree that sugar-free options are a better choice than sugar-sweetened beverages, and can help us cut calories and move to a lower-sugar diet.
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