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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pepsi's 2 New Sodas Mark the Brand's Biggest Innovation in 20 Years
It's a new cola era for PepsiCo. 2025 is brought to you by the letter "P." Protein is one of the biggest trends of the year, and shows no signs of slowing down. Then, there is, of course, pickles, the other food trend we can't seem to get enough of. And now, prebiotics, probiotics, and even postbiotics are the "P" words on everyone's lips. The Great Soda Renaissance of the 2020s has led to a boom of better-for-you sodas touting benefits such as more fiber, less sugar, and gut-friendly pre- and probiotics. Brands such as Olipop, Poppi, and SunSip have taken over shelves, and even the biggest names in soda are taking notice. In February, Coca-Cola launched Simply Pop, a new line of prebiotic sodas. A month later, PepsiCo upped the ante when it announced it was acquiring leading prebiotic soda brand, Poppi, in a whopping $1.65 billion deal. Now, Pepsi is raising the stakes in the cola wars once again with two brand-new sodas. Pepsi Is Launching New Prebiotic Cola 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. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is launching in two flavors, Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla, both of which are designed to deliver the same Pepsi taste you know and love. Both flavors of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola boast 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of cane sugar, 30 calories, and no artificial sweeteners. Curiously, a can of Poppi contains the same number of calories and grams of fiber and sugar. Perhaps PepsiCo was taking notes before it even purchased Poppi. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will be available online first this fall before coming to grocery stores and retailers in early 2026. It will be available in 12-ounce single cans as well as in 8-packs. Now that the preeminent soda brands are getting in on the action, it's official: Better-for-you sodas are here to stay—and we're not mad about it. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES Solve the daily Crossword
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PepsiCo Launches First Ever Prebiotic Cola in Traditional Cola Category
PURCHASE, N.Y., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is proud to introduce Pepsi® Prebiotic Cola, the evolution of cola created to reflect the tastes and values of today's cola lovers. This innovation includes 5 grams of cane sugar, has 30 calories, and contains no artificial sweeteners. It delivers the classic crisp, refreshing taste of Pepsi—with the added functional ingredient of 3 grams of prebiotic fiber. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is the next step for the iconic brand whose journey began in 1898, in New Bern, North Carolina. Launching in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla flavors, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola delivers the taste of Pepsi-Cola that consumers have loved for over 120 years; a reinvention of the traditional cola experience, reinforcing the brand's commitment to providing choice across the cola portfolio. 'From the iconic blue can, to the consumer-preferred Pepsi Zero Sugar, our portfolio has always adapted to the needs and flavor preferences of the consumer,' said Ram Krishnan, CEO, PepsiCo Beverages U.S. 'Pepsi Prebiotic Cola represents the next leap forward in giving consumers choice, optionality and functional ingredients in their cola experience, without sacrificing the iconic Pepsi taste we're known for delivering. We can't wait for the world to try the taste of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola for themselves!' Available in 12 oz. single cans for trial and 8-packs of 12 oz. cans, the new offering will be available online this fall and at retail in early 2026, located in the traditional carbonated soft drink aisle alongside the full Pepsi portfolio. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola joins a stacked portfolio of PepsiCo beverage offerings, including the #1 modern soda player, poppi, after the acquisition earlier this year. About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PepsiCo Beverages North America
Globe and Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Can PepsiCo's Zero-Sugar Bet Help Keep Up Its Beverage Momentum?
PepsiCo, Inc. 's PEP zero-sugar push is emerging as a cornerstone of its strategy to drive beverage growth amid shifting consumer preferences. On its second-quarter 2025 earnings call, the company highlighted notable progress in the cola category, particularly through its focus on no-sugar variants and taste-led marketing initiatives. These efforts have translated into positive share gains for the brand, not only in the United States but globally. PepsiCo is also leaning into functional hydration with strong performances from Gatorade Zero and Propel, further anchoring its position in health-forward beverage categories. The growing traction of these products suggests that the company's zero-sugar and better-for-you offerings are resonating with consumers at a time when demand for permissible, low-calorie beverages is accelerating. Behind this momentum lies a deliberate and multifaceted strategy. PepsiCo is investing in cleaner ingredient profiles, eliminating artificial flavors and colors across its portfolio, and gearing up for new protein-infused beverage launches in fourth quarter 2025 and first-quarter of 2026. These moves reflect a broader transformation focused on providing functional benefits and natural alternatives while maintaining strong taste profiles. PepsiCo's ability to execute this transformation at scale by leveraging its major brands and expansive distribution network gives it a competitive advantage. PepsiCo remains confident in its ability to sustain beverage growth and expects sequential improvements in top-line performance and aims to return to the low end of its long-term organic growth in the next few quarters. With zero-sugar innovation and broader retail and foodservice reach, PepsiCo is well-positioned for today's shifting consumer trends. PEP's Competitors: KO & KDP's Smart Moves While PepsiCo continues to gain traction with its zero-sugar beverages, it faces strong competition from rivals like The Coca-Cola Company KO and Keurig Dr Pepper KDP, both of which are aggressively investing in similar consumer trends. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar remains one of the most successful product lines in Coca-Cola's portfolio, benefiting from global brand strength, consistent taste innovation and broad distribution. Coca-Cola's targeted marketing campaigns and partnerships, especially in the entertainment and sports sectors, have helped it maintain a dominant position in the zero-sugar cola segment, challenging PEP's Pepsi Zero Sugar in core markets, like North America and Europe. Keurig is another formidable competitor, with a different but equally potent strategy. KDP leverages its broad portfolio to win health-conscious consumers, focusing on zero- and low-calorie options across sodas, flavored waters and functional drinks. Brands like Canada Dry Zero Sugar, Snapple Zero Sugar and Bubly (through distribution agreements) cater to consumers seeking healthier hydration. KDP's innovation engine, supported by its vast distribution network and DSD (Direct Store Delivery) capabilities, allows it to rapidly introduce new SKUs and respond to emerging trends, especially in convenience and club channels. PEP's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Shares of PepsiCo have lost around 5.8% year to date against the industry 's growth of 6.8%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, PEP trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.66X, below the industry's average of 18.10X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PEP's 2025 earnings implies a year-over-year decline of 3.4%, whereas its 2026 earnings estimate suggests year-over-year growth of 5.2%. Estimates for 2025 have increased by a penny, and 2026 estimates have been stable in the past seven days. PEP stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. One Big Gain, Every Trading Day To help you take full advantage of this market, you're invited to access every stock recommendation in all our private portfolios - for just $1. Zacks private portfolio services that closed 256 double and triple-digit winners in 2024 alone. That's about one big gain every day the market was open. Of course, not all our picks are winners, but members have seen recent gains as high as +627% +1,340%, and +1,708%. Imagine how much you could profit with a steady stream of real-time picks from all our services that cover a number of strategies to suit a variety of investing and trading styles. See Stocks Now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CocaCola Company (The) (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP): Free Stock Analysis Report Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc (KDP): Free Stock Analysis Report
Washington Post
17-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Trump says Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar in U.S. — just like Mexican Coke
Mexican Coke, which is made with real sugar, unlike the U.S. version sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, has many fans — and American soda drinkers might soon have more options for getting their sweet cola fix. President Donald Trump on Wednesday wrote on Truth Social that he had been in touch with Coca-Cola executives, who he wrote had agreed to produce the nation's top-selling soft drink domestically using cane sugar, as it is done south of the border. 'I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,' Trump wrote. 'I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola.' He put in a personal plug for the product, even though the president famously drinks Diet Coke, which is made with the sugar substitute aspartame. 'This will be a very good move by them — You'll see,' he wrote. 'It's just better!' Coca-Cola did not confirm any details, but the company suggested in a statement Wednesday that any changes were still in the pipeline. 'We appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm for our iconic Coca-Cola brand,' the company said. 'More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon.' The move bore classic Trump earmarks: leaning on a private company to bend to his will, and announcing changes with more hype than details. It follows the tack taken by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has championed a 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda that includes pushing food companies to remove artificial dyes and other additives from their products. A report by the 'MAHA Commission' in May pointed out high-fructose corn syrup as a factor in obesity and related diseases. Scientists have said there is minimal nutritional difference between sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Coca-Cola introduced high-fructose corn syrup into its signature cola in the mid-1980s, spurred by low prices for U.S. corn that were bolstered by federal subsidies to corn farmers. Trump's announcement proved immediately unpopular with the makers of corn syrup, who suggested that importing cane sugar would be more expensive than utilizing a domestic product — and run counter to Trump's stated agenda of boosting American products and manufacturers. 'Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar doesn't make sense,' Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode said in a statement on Wednesday night. 'President Trump stands for American manufacturing jobs, American farmers, and reducing the trade deficit. Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit.' Soda aficionados have long sought out Coke made in Mexico, which its devotees say tastes crisper and less saccharine than its American counterpart.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I tried supermarket Coca-Cola dupes – the 49p winner tastes identical to the real thing
COCA-COLA is one of the biggest and well-known brands on the planet. And even though many of us worry about the effect of the sugar hit on our waistlines, sales are still going strong. 8 In 2024, the company's global net sales increased by 3% to £37.9billion. Supermarkets have struggled to recreate the iconic taste but cola 'dupes' are getting better every day. The question is - are any of them good enough to satisfy your cola craving? Lynsey Hope finds out: Sainsbury's Cola (2 litres) 80p This looked darker in colour than most colas and wasn't strong or fizzy enough. There was no satisfying "psst" as you opened the bottle and no bubbles as you poured. It needed more cola punch and went flat quite quickly after pouring into the glass, though the sweetness was about right. Drinkable, but no match for Coca-Cola. Taste: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 6/10 TikTok's viral protein Diet Coke trend explained Why doctors warn against mixing protein into your cola Morrisons Cola (2 litres) 80p Morrisons ' version was unoffensive and easy to drink. It was pleasant enough, sweet without being sickly and boasted a nice cola taste. It had a good fizz when you unscrewed the cap and was bubbly to drink. It's not as good as the original, but with ice and a slice it was passable and a good, family size bottle. My kids tried a bit - and enjoyed it. Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 7/10 Lidl Freeway Cola (2 litres) 49p If you need to save cash on cola, this dark caramel-coloured pop compares very well to the real deal. It is very sugary and sticks in the mouth a bit, but the sweetness level and aroma are almost identical to the market leader. It's very wallet-friendly, costing just 49p for two litres. Side by side in a glass, it's quite tricky to tell the difference between this and the original but the great price means you can enjoy more of it. Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 9/10 Coca-Cola Original (1.25 litres) 80p There is no mistaking the caramel taste and punchy cola flavour of the original. But it is very expensive - costing 80p for a bottle containing 750ml less than most of the own brands. It also packs a mighty sugar hit, with 10.6g per 100ml which is not good news for your teeth or your waistline. Taste: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 8/10 Tesco Classic Cola (2 litres) 80p The Tesco cola was loaded with artificial sweeteners including acefulfame k and sucralose which gave it an overly sweet and sickly taste. It was treacle-like in colour and tasted unpleasant. It was less sugary than some as a result with just 4.4g of sugar per 100ml, so it might be an option if you're cutting sugar intake. But I felt it left my mouth dry and wasn't at all refreshing. Leave this one on the shelf. Taste: 2/5 Value: 2/5 Total: 4/10 Aldi Vive Cola (2 litres) 49p If you get through a bottle of branded cola a week, switching to Aldi Vive could save you over £16 in a year - and you get more in the bottle for your money. I thought it was the best budget option cola. It had the right strength of cola flavour with a punchy taste and the right amount of sweetness and fizz. It will save you a packet compared to the big brands. Taste: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 8/10 Asda Classic Cola (2 litres) 70p This is a great all-rounder with no artificial sweeteners, and could save you a lot if you guzzle through litres of the big brand. Not only is it better value than many big supermarkets including Tesco and Sainsbury's, but it has a lovely smooth taste and is easier on the palate than other budget options. It's a very dark caramel colour and had plenty of gas to keep it carbonated in the glass. Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 7/10 How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
