PepsiCo Ends Sugary Soda Sale in Schools

PepsiCo will remove full-sugar soft drinks from primary and secondary schools in more than 200 countries by 2012, the beverage giant has said.

In primary schools the company will sell only water, fat-free or low-fat milk, and juice with no added sugar.

In secondary schools it will sell low-calorie drinks while sports drinks are permissible when sold to students engaged in sports and physical activities, the company said.

The beverage maker said it is planning to work with bottlers, vending companies and third-party distributors to offer low-calorie beverages for primary and secondary schools.

Sales of full-calorie soft drinks fell 95% in US schools between 2004 and 2009, the American Beverage Association said.