Overview

• Poppi agreed to pay $8.9 million to resolve a class action accusing it of overstating the gut-health benefits of its inulin-based sodas without admitting wrongdoing.
• Customers who purchased any Poppi flavor or pack size from January 23, 2020, to July 18, 2025, can file claims through September 26 under the court-approved deal.
• Valid proof of purchase allows reimbursements ranging from $0.75 per single can to $9 for a 12- or 15-pack, with total payouts varying by pack size.
• PepsiCo’s $1.95 billion acquisition of Poppi in March now carries obligations to facilitate consumer restitution under the settlement.
• PepsiCo has confirmed it will launch a Pepsi-branded prebiotic soda this fall featuring three grams of inulin per serving to vie in the functional beverage market.