Texas woman turned homemade soda into Poppi; PepsiCo later bought it for $1.95bn
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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