It has been announced via press release that the beverage behemoth has bought the popular Poppi brand drinks for $1.95 billion. Poppi brands itself as a healthier, prebiotic-infused soda alternative that offers all the flavor of traditional soda without the excess sugar and calories.

PepsiCo announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion.

Ellsworth developed Poppi – then known as Mother Beverage -- in her kitchen in 2015 because she loved soda but was tired of the way it made her feel. She mixed fruit juices with