Times of IndiaLean R·
She started making soda in her kitchen; a decade later, PepsiCo bought her brand for $1.95 billion
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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