{"id":17826,"date":"2025-07-23T13:39:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/?p=17826"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:39:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:39:40","slug":"pepsi-prebiotic-cola-launches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/2025\/07\/23\/pepsi-prebiotic-cola-launches\/","title":{"rendered":"Pepsi Prebiotic Cola Launches"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Pepsi Prebiotic Cola<\/h2>\n<p>PepsiCo is going with its gut. On July 21, the corporation introduced Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a product it\u2019s calling a \u201creinvention\u201d and \u201cevolution\u201d of its signature soda. <\/p>\n<p>Launching in two flavors \u2014 Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla \u2014 Pepsi Prebiotic Cola aims to \u201creflect the tastes and values\u201d of modern soda drinkers who are increasingly buying healthier \u2014 or healthier-seeming \u2014 sodas.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Features of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola<\/h2>\n<p>PepsiCo says 12-ounce cans of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola contain 5 grams of cane sugar, 30 calories, 3 grams of prebiotic fiber and no artificial sweeteners. For context, a can of Olipop contains 9 grams of prebiotic fiber, while a can of Poppi has 2 grams.<\/p>\n<h2>Taste and Availability<\/h2>\n<p>Pepsi prebiotic soda promises to taste like &#8230; soda. <strong>PepsiCo<\/strong>. The company says the new soft drinks deliver \u201cthe taste of Pepsi-Cola that consumers have loved for over 120 years.\u201d Many people dislike the taste of prebiotic sodas, particularly cola-flavored ones, so if the new soda does taste like traditional Pepsi, it would likely be a welcome addition to the market. The sodas will be available in 12-ounce cans and 8-packs of 12-ounce cans online this fall and in retail soda aisles in early 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Background and Market Context<\/h2>\n<p>This move by PepsiCo comes just months after it acquired prebiotic soda company Poppi for nearly $2 billion in March. Just before that, in February, the Coca-Cola Company announced its own prebiotic soda product called Simply Pop. At the time of the PepsiCo sale, Poppi fans feared their go-to beverage would be altered by its new owner, but Allison Ellsworth, Poppi\u2019s cofounder and chief brand officer, told TODAY.com that PepsiCo would \u201chonor what makes Poppi so special\u201d and \u201csupport its next phase of growth and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>PepsiCo&#8217;s introduction of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola marks a significant shift in the company&#8217;s approach to the soda market, reflecting a growing demand for healthier options. With its promise of a traditional Pepsi taste combined with the benefits of prebiotic fiber, this new product is poised to make a splash in the beverage industry.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Q: What is Pepsi Prebiotic Cola?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is a new line of soda from PepsiCo that contains prebiotic fiber, aiming to offer a healthier alternative to traditional sodas while maintaining the classic Pepsi taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: When will Pepsi Prebiotic Cola be available?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: The product will be available online this fall and in retail stores in early 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: What flavors will Pepsi Prebiotic Cola come in?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: Initially, it will be available in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: How much prebiotic fiber does Pepsi Prebiotic Cola contain?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: Each 12-ounce can contains 3 grams of prebiotic fiber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Is Pepsi Prebiotic Cola a response to the acquisition of Poppi?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: While the acquisition of Poppi by PepsiCo is a related development, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is positioned as a distinct product line that reflects the evolving preferences of soda consumers towards healthier options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Pepsi Prebiotic Cola PepsiCo is going with its gut. On July 21, the corporation introduced Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a product it\u2019s calling a \u201creinvention\u201d and \u201cevolution\u201d of its signature soda. Launching in two flavors \u2014 Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla \u2014 Pepsi Prebiotic Cola aims to \u201creflect the tastes and values\u201d of modern [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":17827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-17826","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dining"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/media.nbcmiami.com\/2025\/07\/prebiotic-pepsi-2x1-zz-250721-c004b1.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=1500,750&w=1500&resize=1500,750&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17826"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17826"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17828,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17826\/revisions\/17828"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}