I'd like information about sales of soft drinks in the United States,
distinguishing between the diet drinks and those containing sugar.

What's crucial is "sugared" VERSUS "diet."  if you give only *one* of
those, your answer doesn't qualify.

When I say "sales," I mean dollar volume of drinks sold, per year. 
You can pick any year in the last 10 that you like.  (If you can give
me values for several years during the last 10, that would earn extra
credit.)

When I say "diet ", that includes things like "Pepsi One" that has one
calorie of sugar per can.  "Sugared" means at least 100 calories per
can.  (Don't bother distinguishing between cans versus bottles.)

I want only major companies, such as Coca Cola or Pepsi.  Any one
major company will satisfy the question, but two or more will earn
extra credit.)

I need not only the numbers, but also the reference to where you found
the information.  I need at least the URL where you found it.  If you
give me also a reference to a "real" source like Wall Street Journal,
that will earn you extra credit.

Gee, I can't think of any more details!  If I missed anything, let me know.

Below you will find the results of my research regarding dollar sales
of regular soft drinks versus diet regular soft drinks in the United
States (Coke and Pepsi).

----------------------------------------------------------
2003 dollar sales               (All sales in millions)
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Brand                             $ sales   
Coke Classic                      $181.6     
Diet Coke                         $106.4       
Caffeine-free Diet Coke           $31.2 
----------------------------------------------------------
Brand                             $ sales   
Pepsi                             $131.6    
Diet Pepsi                        $64.8       
----------------------------------------------------------

Source: Information Resources Inc. For 52 weeks ended Dec. 28, 2003.
* All sales in millions 

Drug Store News,  May 17, 2004  
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3374/is_7_26/ai_n6041143




Additional information that may interest you:

Scroll down to the bottom of the page at the following link to see
volume sales and market share of the major carbonated soft drinks
(2002-2003).
http://www.beveragemarketing.com/news2oo.htm


Search terms:
Coca cola sales million
Pepsi sales Million
Carbonated soft drinks sales United States


I hope you find this information helpful!



Best regards,
Bobbie7

Thanks, Bobbie, for the complete, detailed, and clear answer.  You
gave me more than I asked for, so I'm happy to give you a tip.  (Sorry
I'm late in responding; I was out of town for 4 days.)

Thank you very much for the five stars and generous tip!
--Bobbie7