Poppi Soda Watermelon

Poppi Soda Watermelon is a brightly packaged 12 fl oz sparkling beverage that lives in the better-for-you soda and sparkling water corridor of the grocery store — often chilled with flavored seltzers, kombuchas and other functional drinks rather than with mainstream colas. You might spot it on endcaps near wellness drinks or in the refrigerated grab-and-go cooler alongside other apple-cider-vinegar sodas and prebiotic beverages. It fits occasions like sunny weekend brunches, road trips, or as a low-calorie mixer at casual gatherings. The brand positions itself as a playful, health-minded alternative to traditional soda, leaning into millennial and Gen Z wellness culture with retro-modern cans, bright fruit art, and social-media–friendly messaging about apple cider vinegar and prebiotic fiber. Labels emphasize organic cane sugar, organic agave inulin, and apple cider vinegar, plus "natural flavors" and fruit concentrate, creating a clear health-halo that suggests a more wholesome choice than conventional soda. Visually it’s colorful and approachable rather than child-targeted; the design skews toward young adults who want flavor without heavy calories. In plain terms, Poppi is processed — it’s made from sparkling water plus added sweeteners, fiber, flavor extracts and acidity regulators rather than whole fruit. Sensory notes: light, effervescent carbonation with a subtly sweet, slightly tangy watermelon note and a thin, clean mouthfeel punctuated by a faint fruit concentrate sweetness; canned, easy-to-chill packaging invites a quick ritual of pop-and-refresh on patios, picnics, or paired with light meals. Its story in American grocery culture is that of a wellness-forward soda substitute marketed as both fun and functional.