COLA COMPETITION

The Friday File: While Coca-Cola is by far the single most popular carbonated U.S. drink with a market share of 19.18%, there is a spirited fight for second. After climbing steadily for 20 years, Dr. Pepper, invented in 1885, is now #2 at 8.34%. In third is Sprite at 8.09%, followed by Diet Coke at 7.82%. The overall Pepsi brand, including Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi Zero Sugar remains number two.