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She started making soda in her kitchen; a decade later, PepsiCo bought her brand for $1.95 billion

Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: General
Published: October 16, 2026 at 09:25

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Allison Ellsworth began making homemade soda in her Texas kitchen to address her digestive concerns before selling it at farmers’ markets. After appearing on Shark Tank and building Poppi through social media, her business grew to over $500 million in annual revenue. In 2025, PepsiCo acquired the prebiotic soda brand for $1.95 billion.

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