Iconic soda brand Slice has relaunched as a better-for-you drink with 5 grams of sugar and just 35 to 40 calories per can.

It’s a strategic move that’s been years in the making. Back in March, PepsiCo shelled out $1.95 billion to acquire Poppi, the dominant player in the prebiotic soda space.

Poppi, a soda brand that sells sparkling prebiotic drinks, is paying $8.9 million in a legal settlement after being accused of false advertising.

Poppi soda pop is for sale at a grocery store in New York on Friday, August 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) (Ted Shaffrey | AP) The Poppi class action settlement benefits consumers who purchased ...