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Nutrisoda

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Nutrisoda
TypePrivate
IndustryBeverage/CSD
Founded2002
FounderJoe and Lesley Heron
Headquarters,
USA
ProductsNutrient-enhanced sodas
ParentPepsiAmericas
Websitenutrisoda.com

Nutrisoda (formerly known as airforce Nutrisoda) was the brand name of a nutrient-enhanced soda sold in the United States by the Ardea Beverage Company.

Nutrisoda contained zero sugar, zero sodium, zero aspartame, and zero to ten calories.[1]

Origins

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Nutrisoda was created in 2002 by Joe Heron, previously the Senior Vice President of Novartis Medical Nutrition, and his wife, Lesley Heron.[2]

In January 2006, Ardea Beverage Co. was purchased by PepsiAmericas, the second largest Pepsi bottler in the world. [3]

References

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  1. "airforce Nutrisoda Lifts Off With New 4-Packs". www.beverageonline.com. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  2. McCarthy, John. "How Copper & King's Joe Heron Made American Brandy More Than A Cheap Thrill". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  3. "PepsiAmericas Buys Ardea Beverage Co" (Press release). PepsiAmericas. 2006-01-23. Retrieved 2009-05-20.