
PepsiCo’s Strategic $1.95 Billion Poppi Acquisition: A New Era for Health-Centric Sodast
In a landmark move that underscores the seismic shift toward health-conscious consumerism, PepsiCo announced its acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion on March 17, 2025. This deal not only amplifies PepsiCo’s foothold in the booming “better-for-you” beverage sector but also positions Poppi—a brand born in a kitchen and scaled through viral marketing—as…