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PepsiCo flags up 'green' technology to extract water from potatoes
Technology to extract water from potatoes for reuse in processing will go some way to helping PepsiCo UK and Ireland achieve its pledge of unplugging its largest sites from the...
Frito Lay flags up natural snacks reformulation plans
Frito-Lay North America has unveiled plans to have approximately 50 per cent of its product portfolio made with all natural ingredients, including three of its biggest brands.
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PepsiCo pays a high price for a gamble in Russian dairy
When PepsiCo put up $5.4bn last week to acquire Wimm-Bill-Dann, it was seduced by the promise of high revenue growth but like any high-yield investment the Russian deal does not...
PepsiCo aims to convert potato waste into crisp packaging
PepsiCo UK is researching the feasibility of converting potato peel waste into crisp packaging and estimates a two year timeframe before market introduction.
Snacks contribute to 40 per cent hike in PepsiCo profit growth
Snack and beverage categories contributed to PepsiCo’s 40 per cent hike in revenue growth, according to third quarter financial results revealed yesterday.
Walkers’ safety procedures revised after toxic gas death
Walkers Snack Foods has revised its chemical delivery policy following on from a 2006 incident which resulted in a delivery truck driver being killed from toxic gas and the food...
Frito Lay withdraws eco SunChips bags and goes back to lab
Snack maker Frito Lay has reverted to the original non-biodegradable material for five of its six SunChips brand bags after consumer feedback indicated its new 100 per cent plant-based polylactic...
Nestlé looks set to take on Kellogg's and PepsiCo in India
Nestle India, a subsidiary of the Swiss giant, is set to enter the breakfast cereals market and take on competitors in the category there such as Kellogg’s and PepsiCo, according...
PepsiCo forms partnership with Japanese snack company Calbee Foods
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo has acquired a 20 per cent share of Calbee Foods Company; Japan’s largest snack firm.
Frito-Lay cooperation targets cost value from crisp packet waste
Packaging waste derived from snack goods like potato chip packets may provide manufacturers with versatile new ways to cut their environmental impacts by using the materials in bags, pencil cases...
PepsiCo to introduce compostable crisp bag for SunChips
Further signs that snack makers are delving deeper into green packaging initiatives with US behemoth PepsiCo attesting that by 2010 its SunChips brand will boast a 100 per cent compostable...
New crisp packaging design from PepsiCo targets women
The maker of Fritos, Doritos and Lay's crisps continues efforts to attract women consumers, unveiling a new redesign and package for its Frito-Lay Baked! product lines.
New snack from PepsiCo targets women
US snack and drink firm PepsiCo targets women with a new low-calorie popcorn snack, free of artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Walkers cuts salt levels in crisp range
Industry continues to slice salt levels from formulations with Walkers crisps, part of PepsiCo, announcing they will cut salt levels across Walkers crisps, Baked and Sensations brands by 10...
Walkers crisps cut carbon footprint to retain carbon label
Improving its green credentials, Walkers' crisps becomes the first company in the UK to retain a carbon reduction label, after cutting its carbon footprint by 7 per cent in two years.
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Walkers launches crisp competition finalists’ flavours
Walkers has launched six new wacky crisp flavours in response to a UK-wide competition in which members of the public were challenged to come up with a rival to the...
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Walkers crisps contaminated with rubber - again
Walkers Snack Foods has recalled batches of its crisps for the second time this year due to possible contamination with rubber pieces.
PepsiCo extends presence in Med snacks market
PepsiCo and Strauss Group have completed their joint venture partnership to operate fresh dips maker Sabra, a move that confirms both companies' plans to extend their presence in the growing...
PepsiCo margins fall despite profit gains
Beverage and snack company PepsiCo last week posted a 10.3 per cent increase in operating profit for the tax year ending 30 December 2007, but higher overall costs led to...
PepsiCo goes for Bulgarian nuts
Number one snack company PepsiCo yesterday said it has acquired Bulgarian nuts and seeds firm Penelopa, targeting both the health and wellness trend as well as the promising Eastern European...
Frito-Lay develops sense of hummus
Frito-lay, the snack arm of beverage group PepsiCo hopes to extend its presence in the market for healthier snacks, announcing today a new US-based joint venture with the Strauss Group.
PepsiCo announces three-way split
PepsiCo today announced it will split its operations into three separate units in a move to better harness the growth of its snack and beverage businesses.
Frito-Lay switches to solar
Snacks company Frito-Lay yesterday announced the dedication of its solar electric power system, as part of parent company PepsiCo's drive to be environmentally friendly.
Walkers warns of skills shortage
The government must do more to boost workers' skills if the food and drink industry is to remain competitive, according to a general manager of Walkers Shortbread.
Walkers to restructure bakery operations
Walkers Shortbread this week announced the closure of its fresh goods bakery as part of a move to increase profitability.
