The launch comes just a few months after PepsiCo completed its $1.95 billion acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi. PepsiCo announced Monday it will introduce a new prebiotic cola that contains 3 grams of prebiotic fiber and aims to capitalize on the growing demand for functional sodas among health-conscious consumers.

Soda giants Coca-Cola and Pepsi both announced new beverages this week. Here's what they are and when customers can get them.

A classic soda is now targeting the wellness market. Pepsi just announced its first prebiotic soda, a major shift in the traditional cola category and a clear response to the growing demand for functional beverages.

The big box store Costco is making a change to its food courts. The company is in the process of switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola beverages by installing traditional fountain units into the courts, according to a July 21 statement sent to USA Today from Costco. The transition is expected to be completed by the fall.

Costco's switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at its food courts is underway. All of of the warehouse retailer's food courts will make the switch by the fall.

The Always Hits a Spot exhibit is at the Duffy Exhibition Gallery at the North Carolina History Center at 529 S. Front Street in New Bern. It’s free and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.