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PepsiCo to acquire US probiotics drink company KeVita for an undisclosed sum

The deal will expand PepsiCo’s offerings in the health and wellness premium space and comes three months after it launched a cleansing probiotic apple cider vinegar drink. KeVita will continue to operate independently in California.

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