Pepsi is buying Poppi, the prebiotic soda sued last year for alleged deceitful marketing. PepsiCo announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Poppi for $1.95 billion,

Multinational giant PepsiCo has acquired Poppi, a brand of prebiotic "healthy" sodas that are part of the growing functional beverage market.

PepsiCo said Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion US, expanding into the "healthier soda" category at a time when the company is battling falling demand for its traditional beverages and snacks.