PepsiCo Inc. Tests Fountain Machine Resembling Coca Cola’s Freestyle

PepsiCo Inc. has reportedly tested a new fountain machine called “Fusion” that resembles the Coca Cola Freestyle, according to a Facebook posting and a recent news report in Beverage Digest, a beverage industry newsletter.

The Facebook posting, http://tinyurl.com/3lz473r, notes there are three Fusions in the country, some of which are at Culvers restaurants.

Beverage Digest reported that PepsiCo sources said a limited test was completed in July. Beverage Digest is based in Bedford Hills, N.Y. and can be reached at 914-244-0700.