As Americans continue to abandon sodas in search of healthier alternatives, PepsiCo is offering a new, lower-calorie Gatorade to keep customers coming back to its brand, according to an Associated Press story. The announcement follows Pepsi's July report of a 4 percent drop in carbonated drink sales in the second quarter, while non-carbonated products rose 3 percent. Last year, the percentage of non-carbonated drinks sold by Pepsi was more than twice the amount of its sodas.

The G2 drink is Gatorade's first new product in 40 years. Pepsi said G2 contains 25 calories per eight-ounce serving, compared to 50 calories in the regular lemon-lime drink. G2 will be released in December in fruit punch, grape and orange flavors. In addition, Pepsi said it plans to launch a caffeinated bottled water with vitamins called Propel Invigorating Water, as well as newer versions of its SoBe Life and Aquafina Alive drinks.--Kevin Manahan