For a big company such as PepsiCo, sustainability is not only complex, but also a multi-layered process. Tackling sustainability across different geographies, in both factories and in agriculture, and across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, requires a multi-pronged,...
PepsiCo has entered into a seven-year collaboration with Walmart to invest $120m in regenerative agriculture, with a focus on boosting soil health and water quality of farms across their supply chain, Rob Meyers, VP of sustainable agriculture and global...
PepsiCo has launched the first edition of its Greenhouse Accelerator programme in the Asia Pacific region, seeking inventive solutions focused on sustainable packaging and climate change reduction.
The global snacking giant has commenced the production of Lay’s and Doritos at its 1bn PLN ($238m) snack plant in the southwestern village of Święte; the company’s biggest investment in the country to date and its first in the EU designed to measure CO2...
The first-ever joint Frito-Lay x Quaker US Summer Snack Index shines a light on the snacking supernova and the evolving consumer preferences and habits that will enhance summer experiences.
In collaboration with energy company Eneco, and leveraging technology from German start-up Kraftblock, PepsiCo is electrifying the production of Lay’s and Cheetos crisps at its Broek of Langedijk site in the Netherlands.
Just short of 18 months after the beverage-to-snacks giant launched its pep+ strategy, we check in to ask what nutritional progress has been made – and what is still left to do – for PepsiCo to meet its end-to-end objectives.
PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations for its first quarter 2023 earnings due to strong margin growth while backing off potential future price increases to combat inflation and other supply chain issues, the company's Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta...
By the end of 2023, PepsiCo Frito-Lay aims to deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the US, which will have the same impact as removing 1,5333 passenger cars from the road.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and Quaker brands have inaugurated an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Centre to field test, measure and analyse compostable packaging, with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.
As part of the Community Program of the PepsiCo Foundation in Spain, PepsiCo has been supporting the digital transformation of the biggest food bank in Madrid.
Representatives from Unique Snacks, PepsiCo, Hippeas, Campbell Snacks and Utz Brands, among others, are among the new slate of officers to serve on the association’s Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on its Board...
PepsiCo is investing $216m in a strategic partnership with three farmer organizations, including the Illinois Corn Growers Association, Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, to boost regenerative agriculture practices in the US...
The snacking giant has extended its highly successful greenhouse programme to the Asia-Pacific region to seek out the entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions that promote the circular economy for packaging and climate reduction.
Investments in consumer-centric innovations – like Frito-Lay Minis, Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ, Doritos dips, Cheetos Bolitas and SunChips Black Bean Spicy Jalapeno – were instrumental in the division’s strong growth.
PepsiCo has launched a project to turn waste into renewable energy at its snack plant in Carregado, Portugal. The move, a first for PepsiCo in Southern Europe, will reduce carbon emissions at the site.
The Gift of the Givers Foundation – Africa’s largest disaster response NGO – has received R6m (£285m) worth of food parcels from the PepsiCo Foundation to help the citizens of KwaZulu Natal (KZN) displaced by the devastating floods that occurred in April.
The Quaker-to-Walkers manufacturer is rolling out new logistics initiatives, including replacing diesel with recycled Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil in trips from Cupar to Leicester.
EIT Food’s Learning Services for Employers programme – created with academic and corporate partners, including the University of Reading and the Fraunhofer Institute, and in consultation with industrial partners such as PepsiCo – provides a clear benchmark...
CD Glin – to whom we spoke to in January about his urgency to maximise efforts to bring about change and his love of South Africa – has been appointed president of PepsiCo Foundation.
The Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos snacking giant believes the East African country is an ‘important growth market’, putting money where its mouth is by investing ETB 2bn ($40m) in its Ethiopian subsidiary Senselet Food Processing, which produces the Sun...
The PepsiCo subsidiary has teamed up with Feeding America to throw out a challenge to Americans to help them tackle hunger and reach their goal to raise $500,000 by 12 February 2023.
ADM and PepsiCo have entered a 7.5-year strategic commercial agreement to expand regenerative agriculture across its North American supply chains, reaching up to 2 million acres by 2030.
PepsiCo Foods Canada has teamed up with Colonel Harland David Sanders’ brainchild to launched Ruffles KFS Original Recipe Chicken-flavoured potato chips, while Google Japan is hyping the upcoming launch of Pixel 7 and 7 Pro with four potato chip releases,...
PepsiCo Brazil has agreed to sell a batch of cookie and cracker brands, two local factories and their 800-strong workforce to the Brazilian food manufacturer for $29.8m; Camil Alimentos SA’s latest bolt-on in a year studded with acquisitions to enter...
Nairn’s Oatcakes is one of three of Scotland’s leading producers to be nominated for the FDF Awards 2022 – to be announced in September – which celebrates exceptional talent, excellence and innovation in the industry.
Even though PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations in its second quarter and saw organic revenue growth soar 13%, prompting it to bump-up its full-year revenue expectations, the beverage and snack giant stopped short of also raising its earnings per share...
The brand from PepsiCo – Australia’s largest snack food company – has partnered with mental health non-profit ReachOut to encourage young people to have a judgement-free conversation about how they’re feeling.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay is ramping up the action by joining forces with three celebs who know a thing or two about how to reach iconic status – including American domestic goddess Martha Stewart and actor Mario Lopez, and British R&B singer Mark Morrison.
Global F&B giant PepsiCo is on the hunt for novel sustainability technology in the food and beverage sector to complement its business within the Middle Eastern region, with plans to look at other markets including Asia Pacific in the future as well.
PepsiCo has developed groundbreaking tech for condensing and treating the steam evaporated from its fryers to recover more than 50% of the water used in potato chip manufacturing lines, an approach that could save 60 million litres of water a year.
To mark National Jefa Day (31 March), PepsiCo has sent a call out to Latina-owned small businesses in the F&B sector to apply for the personalised business building support services under its Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) platform.
Valeo Snackfood’s Kettle and Walkers are the latest to join the UK’s better-for-you crusade, ahead of the regulations due to come into force in October.
The list of companies shutting operations in Russia grows daily, however, dozens remain to help out with a different, but no less severe, humanitarian crisis.
For its first edition, SNX – SNAC International’s all-new education and networking forum for industry stakeholders taking place on 29 March in Phoenix, Arizona – has scheduled an impressive line-up of speakers, opening with a fireside chat with Steven...
PepsiCo is already hitting notable milestones and reaping financial benefits from its ambitious pep+ plan announced last fall that places sustainability at the center of how the CPG giant says it will create value and drive growth, according to CEO Ramon...
The Lay’s, Cheetos and Quaker Oats maker is rolling out the use of UBQ material developed by Israeli startup UBQ Materials from household waste, which has significant impact in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Boulder, Colorado-based producer of small-batch organic and gluten-free breads has appointed Doug Radi as CEO, a return to the company after almost two decades gaining experience in the food and consumer products industry.
The global snack giant has announced a new goal to help 50 million people gain ready access to nutritious foods by 2030 by expanding its Food for Good platform. We speak to C.D. Glin, PepsiCo’s global head of Philanthropy, about how the food industry...
It’s time to take snacking up a notch with a ‘truly new’ chip experience, an intelligent nibble that blends hydration with brain-enhancements, oats-with-a-twist that turn breakfast into a party and ‘special treat’ biccies to share.
PepsiCo has expanded its green tech accelerator programme in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to reach sustainable design innovators across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
PepsiCo-backed Stacy’s Pita Chips is ramping up its support for female business owners on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19 November), following the kickoff of the 2021 Stacy’s Rise Project, a grant and mentorship programme dedicated to helping women grow...
PepsiCo is helping its Quaker Oats farmers in the UK adopt regenerative agriculture practices through a tie-up with global farming organization LEAF. FoodNavigator hears more about the programme and how PepsiCo is transforming the impact of its supply...
The PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America brand has teamed up with former Cowboys quarterback turned National Football League (NFL) commentator Tony Romo to give one die-hard fan the opportunity to experience the game like never before.
Higher prices for popular PepsiCo beverages and snacks currently rolling out in stores now and in the coming weeks are likely only the beginning, as the CPG giant revealed today that it is mulling another round of increases that will likely go into effect...
