PepsiCo buys soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion! Consumers seek healthier, low-sugar beverage alternatives!

The beverage manufacturer PepsiCo (PEP) announced in a press release on Monday, March 17, 2025, that it will acquire the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. Due to the expected tax benefits of $300 million, the net purchase price amounts to $1.65 billion. Poppi produces prebiotic soda beverages in various flavors Poppi was founded by the couple Stephen and Allison Ellsworth in 2015 with the intention of modernizing and making soda healthier through the use of inulin prebiotics, apple cider vinegar, and fruit juices. The company has...