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PepsiCo Debuts Prebiotic Cola Following Poppi Acquisition

It marks a new functional-beverage push with a 30-calorie, cane-sugar soda that adds three grams of prebiotic fiber.

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is also launching with a cherry vanilla flavor.
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Overview

  • Pepsi Prebiotic Cola contains five grams of cane sugar, three grams of prebiotic fiber and no artificial sweeteners in a 12-ounce can.
  • The new soda comes in Original and Cherry Vanilla and will launch online this fall, starting on Black Friday, before rolling out to major retailers in early 2026.
  • In September, PepsiCo will integrate Poppi into its distribution network, giving the acquired brand access to thousands of additional outlets.
  • The product arrives four months after PepsiCo’s $1.95 billion Poppi acquisition and targets a prebiotic soda market that has doubled in size to $1.8 billion over the past year.
  • Declines in traditional cola and diet-cola consumption have prompted PepsiCo to pursue gut-friendly beverages to win back health-conscious consumers.