PepsiCo (PEP) announced on Monday its acquisition of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for 1.95billion,strengtheningitspresenceinthegrowingfunctionalbeveragecategory.Themovecomesasthecompanyfacesdecliningdemandforitstraditionalsodasandsnacksamidconsumers’preferenceforhealth−consciousoptions.SharesofPEPgainedabout1.9300 million in anticipated cash tax benefits, bringing the net purchase price to $1.65 billion ...