Pepsi Signals a Sugar Shift as Cola Giants Face Ingredient Scrutiny

Pepsi is signaling it’s ready to bring back sugar in its sodas—at least for those who want it.

Speaking to investors this week, Reuters reported that PepsiCo executives said the company would offer sugar-sweetened versions of its flagship beverages if that’s what consumers demand. 

The statement comes as public pressure ramps up over the use of high-fructose corn syrup, which remains the sweetener of choice for most mass-market sodas in the U.S.

“We would use sugar in our products...