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Soft Drinks Double Risk of High Blood Pressure in Women with Obesity: Study

SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – It’s no secret that soft drinks like Coke and Sprite offer few nutritional benefits to the body, but a recent study by a Korean research team unveiled the particular susceptibility of women with obesity to the drinks, with soft drink consumption doubling the risk of high blood pressure. The [...]

Emart Launches New ‘No Brand’ Cola

SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Emart officially launched a ‘No Brand’ cola Tuesday. The No Brand product is 49 percent cheaper than similar existing beverages, and its 355ml cans are larger than the conventional (in Korea) 250ml. A six-pack sells for 2,580 won ($2.20). Emart conducted multiple blind taste tests to find the flavors best suited [...]