Does PepsiCo Have the Edge in Functional Beverage Boom?

Key Takeaways PepsiCo is expanding in functional beverages with no-sugar colas, Gatorade and Propel.PepsiCo plans a late 2025 push into high-protein, clean-label drinks with no artificial ingredients.Partnerships like Starbucks and CELSIUS boost PEPs reach across energy, recovery and hydration.PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) appears well-positioned to capture a leading share in the rapidly expanding functional beverage market, driven by its strategic focus on health-conscious innovations, brand strength and distributio ...