US modern soda brand poppi will launch in the UK on 5 March 2026, entering supermarkets through PepsiCo’s bottling partnership with Carlsberg Britvic. The brand will debut in Tesco and Pret before expanding distribution later this year.

PepsiCo acquired poppi in 2025 for $1.95 billion. The UK is the first international market rollout following that acquisition.

poppi will be produced and distributed locally in the UK by Carlsberg Britvic under PepsiCo’s long-standing bottling agreement.

Poppi UK launch At A Glance

  • Launch date: 5 March 2026

  • Retailers: Tesco and Pret

  • Owner: PepsiCo

  • UK distributor: Carlsberg Britvic

  • Formats: 330ml cans, single and four-pack

  • Flavours: Strawberry Lemon, Orange, Raspberry Rose, Lemon Lime, Wild Berry

What Is Poppi?

poppi is a US-based modern soda brand positioned around low sugar, low calories and added fibre, using fruit juice and prebiotic ingredients. It built rapid growth in the United States before being acquired by PepsiCo in 2025.

The UK launch marks its first expansion outside the US under PepsiCo ownership.

Retail Rollout strategy

The brand will enter UK shelves in 330ml cans, sold individually and in multipacks. Initial listings in Tesco provide national supermarket exposure, while Pret introduces the brand into foodservice channels.

A broader rollout across additional UK retailers is expected later in 2026.

Production and logistics will run through PepsiCo’s established UK bottling network, operated by Carlsberg Britvic.

Why It Matters

The UK soft drinks market continues shifting toward reduced-sugar and functional beverages, particularly in single-serve premium formats.

poppi’s entry increases competition in the fast-growing modern soda segment, where retailers are expanding space for drinks positioned around flavour innovation and added benefits — a trend increasingly visible across the wider UK FMCG sector.

For PepsiCo, the launch strengthens portfolio diversification beyond traditional carbonates and leverages its UK supply chain scale.

For supermarkets, the brand adds a high-profile US growth story to the fixture at a time when better-for-you soft drinks are gaining momentum.

Further retail expansion is expected as distribution builds during 2026.

Editor’s Note : All information taken from Company announcement, February 2026.