PepsiCo said Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, expanding in the “healthier soda” category at a time when the company is battling falling demand for its traditional beverages and snacks. Shares of PepsiCo were up 1.5% in morning trading. Young Americans are increasingly turning to healthier sodas and energy drinks as part of … Read more
What a kick in the guts! Probiotics are live microorganisms that aid in digestive processes, while prebiotics — from sources like prebiotic sodas — act as fuel for this healthy gut bacteria. “Prebiotics are indigestible fibers that serve as food for probiotics, helping them thrive, and the two work together to regulate bowel movements, aid … Read more
A lawsuit filed against the wildly popular “Shark Tank” phenomenon, Poppi prebiotic soda, alleges that the drink was not as “gut healthy” as it’s advertised to be. Plaintiff Kristin Cobbs of San Francisco filed the class action lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of herself and “similarly situated” consumers of Poppi against the parent company, VNGR Beverage LLC, which … Read more
You’ve probably heard about eating more probiotics, the live microorganisms that keep your gut health in check, but have you heard about eating more prebiotics, the food for those microorganisms? We chatted with experts to break down what are prebiotics, why you need them, and what are the best prebiotic foods to support your gut. … Read more