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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

Olipop Rejected Coca-Cola & Red Bull | What's Next For Olipop?

from the Joshua Schall Audio Experience · host Joshua Schall

When PepsiCo acquired Poppi for nearly $2 billion in early 2025, everyone assumed Olipop would be next. Rumors swirled, negotiations stalled with Coca-Cola, and then...Olipop walked away. Critics claimed they missed the peak of the prebiotic soda mania. But the truth could be much more rebellious. In this video, I break down why Olipop's independence isn't a failure, analyze Olipop's impressive financial health ($700M+ in tracked sales), and explore three hidden paths for unlocking their future enterprise value.In this video, you’ll learn more about:Olipop "Mistiming Myth": Why critics are wrong about Olipop missing the prebiotic trend.Red Bull & Monster Energy Factor: How alternative distributors could change the convenience store game.Gut Health M&A Roll-Up Strategy: How Olipop could clone the Simply Good Foods playbook to target an IPO in 12-18 months.Food Tech Pivot: Transforming OliSmart into a B2B ingredient supplier.What do you think? Should Olipop sell to Coke, or should they build an independent gut-health empire?

When PepsiCo acquired Poppi for nearly $2 billion in early 2025, everyone assumed Olipop would be next. Rumors swirled, negotiations stalled with Coca-Cola, and then...Olipop walked away. Critics claimed they missed the peak of the prebiotic soda mania. But the truth could be much more rebellious. In this video, I break down why Olipop's independence isn't a failure, analyze Olipop's impressive financial health ($700M+ in tracked sales), and explore three hidden paths for unlocking their future enterprise value.In this video, you’ll learn more about:Olipop "Mistiming Myth": Why critics are wrong about Olipop missing the prebiotic trend.Red Bull & Monster Energy Factor: How alternative distributors could change the convenience store game.Gut Health M&A Roll-Up Strategy: How Olipop could clone the Simply Good Foods playbook to target an IPO in 12-18 months.Food Tech Pivot: Transforming OliSmart into a B2B ingredient supplier.What do you think? Should Olipop sell to Coke, or should they build an independent gut-health empire?

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