Mother Beverage Apple Cider Vinegar Drink Update | Shark Tank Season 10

Allison Ellsworth had been drinking apple cider vinegar daily at home for its health benefits, but the taste was always hard to handle. When she introduced it to her husband, Stephen, he had the same reaction; they both hated how it tasted. That’s when they created Mother Beverage, a fruit-infused, fizzy vinegar drink that keeps the health benefits but makes it easy to enjoy. Let’s see if their company can secure a deal in our Mother Beverage update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Mother Beverage after Shark Tank.

Allison and Stephen entered Shark Tank Season 10, seeking $400,000 for 10% equity in their beverage company. After her pitch, they struck a deal with guest shark Rohan Oza for $400,000 for 25% equity.

In terms of a Mother Beverage update, the company rebranded to Poppi to secure trademark rights. Additionally, they expanded rapidly, launched canned drinks, partnered with national retailers, and eventually sold to Pepsi Co. for $1.95 billion.

Shark:	Result:
Rohan Oza	Accepted deal for $400,000 for 25% equity
Mark Cuban	No offer
Bethenny Frankel	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer

Shark Tank Mother Beverage Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Allison Ellsworth and Stephen Ellsworth
• Business: Nutritional Apple Cider Vinegar Beverage
• Ask: $400,000 for 10% equity
• Result: $400,000 for 25% equity
• Shark: Rohan Oza

Husband and wife duo, Allison and Stephen, pitched their beverage company during Shark Tank Season 10.

Their product, Mother Beverage, is a sparkling apple cider vinegar drink that blends vinegar with organic fruits and herbs and contains no added sugar.

The couple began their pitch by giving the sharks shots of straight apple cider vinegar.

Lori Greiner said she was still recovering from the awful taste of the vinegar. After passing out sample beverages to each of the sharks, Mark Cuban tried it but wasn’t a fan.

The couple explained that while apple cider vinegar has clear health benefits, most people can’t stand the taste.

Each mother beverage bottle contains one tablespoon of raw, unpasteurized vinegar with natural flavors like Pineapple Turmeric and Lime Ginger.

The beverage was already in over 200 Albertsons stores and Whole Foods locations in Dallas.

Each bottle sold for $2.99 to $3.59, depending on the store, and cost just $0.79 to make.

They had generated $500,000 in sales over 18 months and were on track to hit $1 million for the year.

According to Kevin O’Leary, the only way to make money in the business is to sell out at some point in the future.

Stephen explained they were producing 60,000 bottles a month themselves and planned to scale to 200,000 with a new automated line.

That raised concerns. The sharks believed in hiring a co-packer to manufacture them to avoid failure.

First, guest shark Bethenny Frankel dropped out. She also warned the couple that without a co-packer, they will ultimately get swallowed up by a bigger company that will copy their concept.

Kevin said the valuation was too high. Mark didn’t see a clear path to scale. Lori liked the idea but felt the business wasn’t ready. One by one, they dropped out.

Only guest shark Rohan Oza remained, who happens to be a big player in the beverage industry. He offered $400,000 for 25% equity.

In the end, Allison and Stephen accepted his offer. Keep reading our Mother Beverage update to find out what happened next for their company.

Shark Tank Mother Beverage Update

Our Mother Beverage update found that the deal with Rohan Oza closed successfully after their episode aired.

The company later rebranded to Poppi in early 2020 to secure a trademark and improve market appeal.

Next, they dropped plans for their own bottling plant and switched to co-packers across the U.S.

Around that time, they launched canned versions of the drink.

By 2020, our Mother Beverage update found that the drink was in over 2,000 stores, including Walmart and Whole Foods.

Rohan Oza joined the board and introduced them to CAVU Ventures, which invested $13.5 million.

Poppi brought in a new CEO, while Allison Ellsworth stayed on the board. Their reach grew quickly. In 2023, Poppi was in over 30,000 stores, including Kroger, Publix, and Target.

In April 2024, annual revenue hit $50 million. However, that same year, a class-action lawsuit was filed, claiming Poppi’s “gut healthy” promise was misleading.

The suit argued the soda didn’t contain enough prebiotic fiber to support gut health. The company denied wrongdoing but later removed that phrase from its packaging.

In March 2025, PepsiCo acquired Poppi for $1.95 billion. The deal gave PepsiCo a strong position in the functional soda space.

With tons of flavor options, there’s something for everyone. Check it out on the PepsiCo website, or have some delivered to your door through Amazon.

We are glad to report a positive Mother Beverage update!

Before you go, check out our other company updates from Season 10 Episode 8, by following the links below!

• Yumble Update
• Pop It Pal Update
• BollyX Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 10 products.