"You’re happy but you have anxiety," said Allison Ellsworth, reflecting with Fortune on PepsiCo's $1.95 billion acquisition of the neon-canned prebiotic soda she once brewed at home. The comment summed up her mixed emotions about selling the brand. Poppi ...

Pepsi is ushering in a new era for PepsiCo—and for all mainstream soda brands—with the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola. The soda is the first prebiotic cola in the "traditional cola category," according to a press release. It also marks the biggest innovation for the company in more than 20 years.

You probably recognize Poppi Soda from the drinks aisle at your favorite store, but this brand didn't gain popularity until its owner posted on TikTok.

The current cycle of big food companies splitting up, getting together, and finding new ways to reach customers has the industry contemplating its future.

PepsiCo, an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, is now a $184 billion (by market cap) snack and beverage beast.

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday, driven by steady demand for its sodas and snacks in the U.S. and other major markets, including Europe. The Gatorade owner sounded a more upbeat tone in its comments this quarter,

Shares of PepsiCo rose more than 7 percent yesterday (July 17) after the company reported $22.8 billion in revenue and a $1.3 billion profit for the second quarter, both beating analyst expectations. On paper, net income dropped 59 percent from last year due to an asset write-down related to its Rockstar and Be & Cheery brands.

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola face demand headwinds, tariff risks, and high debt, but PEP stands out with value upside and dividends. Learn more on PEP and KO stocks here.