Health Food Drinks

This Diwali, indulge without the guilt. Experts share simple food swaps, mindful eating tricks, and realistic ways to enjoy festive treats while keeping your health goals intact

PepsiCo said Monday it's acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for USD 1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in the popular functional beverage category. More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and great-tasting options that fit their lifestyles and respond to their growing interest in health and wellness, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in a statement. PepsiCo said the transaction includes USD 300 million of anticipated cash benefits, bringing the net purchase price to USD 1.65 billion. Allison Ellsworth, the co-founder of Austin, Texas-based Poppi, said the combination with PepsiCo will expand Poppi's reach. We can't wait to begin this next chapter with PepsiCo to bring our soda to more people and I know they will honor what makes Poppi so special while supporting our next phase of growth and innovation, Ellsworth said in a statement. Ellsworth developed Poppi then known as Mother Beverage -- in her kitchen in 2015 becau

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Consumer preference for natural products, slowing growth and intensifying competition are providing serious food for thought to multinationals in the health food drinks market