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But consumers right now seem willing to brush off health concerns. They view sugary Coke and Dr Pepper, or newer sugar-free ...

Keurig Dr Pepper announced on Thursday that it will acquire a portion of energy drink maker GHOST for $990 million.

Consumers are turning away from pricier snacks and fast food. But they can't stop guzzling Coke and Dr Pepper.

They view sugary Coke and Dr Pepper, or newer sugar-free sodas like Coke Zero, as a more affordable treat than other choices like an energy drink, flavored tea, a bag of chips or a candy bar.

GHOST also offers a line of zero-caffeine, zero-sugar hydration beverages. Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Green Mountain merged in 2018. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY.