PepsiCo Just Bought Poppi. But Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? 6 Experts Weigh In

PepsiCo just announced that it has acquired the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. Alongside Olipop, another popular prebiotic soda you've likely seen on shelves, and social media trends like homemade healthy Coke, people are clearly interested in "healthy" sodas with potential health benefits that lack added sugar or artificial sweeteners like aspartame. The numbers also add up. According to Tastewise, a generative AI consumer insights platform for the food and beverage industry, prebiotic sodas have seen a 39% year-over-year increase in consumer interest across social media and online searches. But the question remains: Are these sodas actually as healthy as people believe they are? We asked experts for their take. Popular prebiotic sodas: what do they contain? Poppi Prebiotic drinks are having a hot moment. Coming alongside fast-growing brands like Poppi and Olipop, Coca-Cola launched a new prebiotic soda called Simply Pop. With five flavors based on natural ingredien ... Read full article.