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PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo is making a nearly two-billion-dollar bet on the future of soda. Pepsi said it will acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 17. The $1.95 billion deal aims to strengthen Pepsi's push into health-focused beverages. The Texas-based brand, founded by husband-and-wife duo Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, skyrocketed in popularity after landing an investment on the TV show "Shark Tank". With its mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, Poppi has built a loyal following as a low-calorie alternative to tradit…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Shell Game: NJ Aquarium's Turtle Picks Super Bowl LIX Winner—Eagles Or Chiefs? Shell Game: NJ Aquarium's Turtle Picks Super Bowl LIX Winner—Eagles Or Chiefs?
Shell Game: NJ Aquarium's Turtle Picks Super Bowl LIX Winner—Eagles Or Chiefs? A turtle living near the New York Giants stadium appears to be rooting against her hometown team's biggest rival in the Super Bowl. Thelma, a river turtle at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey, made her prediction for Super Bowl LIX. The turtle has picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Staff members put the NFL teams' helmets in Thelma's tank to have her make a pick by eating pieces of lettuce inside the facemasks. "Without any hesitation, she quickly swam past the Eagles and decided that the Chiefs would be …

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by Chris Spiker
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Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall A chic champagne and caviar bar has opened at the American Dream in East Rutherford, giving guests a luxurious new spot to relax between high-end shopping.  Isola Bella opened on Thursday, Oct. 31 inside The Avenue. The bar offers an elegant menu filled with fresh seafood and sparkling drinks. The menu features jumbo shrimp cocktails, oysters, caviar selections, pastrami smoked salmon, and smoked sea bass, among other upscale bites. Alcoholic options include champagne and sparkling wine, along with a selection of wines by the glass or bottle and hand-crafted cocktails.  Non-alcoh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At New Jersey Mall America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At New Jersey Mall
America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At New Jersey Mall A brand-new immersive Sesame Street experience is opening at the American Dream in East Rutherford. The highly-anticipated Sesame Street Learn & Play, the first-ever in the United States, opens on Nov. 16. "This groundbreaking attraction will combine learning with play, offering an immersive experience for guests of all ages through the enchanting world of Sesame Street," a press release reads. Sesame Street Learn & Play promises timeless memories for the entire family through adventures, photo opportunities, and learning experiences.  Children can explore the rainforest as t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype.  And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine