PepsiCo (PEP) is unveiling its latest innovation in the soda category next week. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will launch initially as an online exclusive for Black Friday before rollig out more broadly in 2026.
Designed to meet modern consumer demand for both flavor and functional health benefits, the introduction of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola comes on the heels of PepsiCo’s major $1.95 billion acquisition of Poppi, an independent prebiotic soda company.
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will be offered in Original and Cherry Vanilla flavors. Each 12-ounce can contains 3 grams of prebiotic fiber to support gut health, with only 5 grams of cane sugar and 30 calories per can. The beverage line will have no artificial sweeteners. The move reflects PepsiCo’s (PEP) broad strategy to market a lower-sugar, clean-label alternative in response to evolving wellness trends. Company officials called it the boldest evolution in cola in more than two decades.
“The launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola marks a significant moment in our brand’s history and the cola category,” stated Gustavo Reyna, VP of Marketing, Pepsi. “This breakthrough innovation upholds the iconic taste of Pepsi that people love, now with no artificial sweeteners, lower sugar, and functional ingredients,” he added.