New Nitro Pepsi has widget on bottom of can to create unique texture

PepsiCo on Wednesday introduced the first nitrogen-infused cola, which it says results in smaller bubbles.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What is innovation?
2. What is innovative about Pepsi’s new product?
3. What is innovative about the packaging of Nitro Pepsi?
4. What is differentiation?
5. How is Pepsi differentiating its new product from the competition?
6. What flavors will be available?
7. How do you think Pepsi determined which flavors to offer as they developed the new product?
8. What is a product launch?
9. What are some things Pepsi must consider for a successful launch of its new Nitro Pepsi product?
10. Based on information from this story, what is unique about how Nitro Pepsi is best consumed?
11. How do you think consumers will respond to the new product?