Archive of all Pepsico articles – Page 4
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Analysis & Features
Are healthier sales targets too easy?
Food manufacturers are setting healthier sales targets, but critics accuse them of unambitious goals and sleight of hand
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News
Quaker transitions porridge pots to paper packaging
The pots feature new-look packaging designed to appeal to younger shoppers
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News
PepsiCo promotes internally after CFO quits for Disney
Johnston departs after a 34-year career at PepsiCo
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News
Doritos launches AI ‘crunch cancellation’ tech for masticating gamers
Doritos and PepsiCo’s in-house agency, Sips & Bites, this morning launched the ‘Doritos Silent’ experience
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Analysis & Features
What the rest of the world can teach us about deposit return schemes
The future of DRS in the UK is looking bleak – but similar schemes continue to deliver great results abroad. What is the UK getting wrong?
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets naming and shaming shrinkflation brands is a risky tactic
Will UK retailers call brands’ shrinkflation practices out on shelf?
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News
Aspartame sweetener in almost half the fizzy drinks sold in UK
The percentage of fizzy drinks to contain the sweetener has jumped up from 45% this time last year
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News
Crave to overhaul snacks range following legal challenges
The startup has changed the name of three of its products following conversations with PepsiCo and Ferrero
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Analysis & Features
Is paper packaging really more sustainable than plastic?
The massive amounts of wood required in paper’s production, plus issues around its recyclability, mean the choice to use it is complicated
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Comment & Opinion
Flamin’ Hot: fun, feelgood, but fatally false film fare
The last movie you expect to come to mind when watching the rags to riches story of the man behind a Cheeto flavour is Goodfellas
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News
Walkers unveils Wotsits, Monster Munch and Doritos-inspired crisps
The flavours of three ‘iconic’ brands will feature on a traditional Walkers potato crisp base for a limited time
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Reports
How flagging Rockstar is seeking a career revival
It must hurt being the only top 10 brand in decline when energy drinks have made an extra £218.2m in the past year
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News
Walkers Leicester factory in line for mega cash injection
The investment aimed to ‘future-proof’ the Leicester site, allowing PepsiCo to ‘deliver on our ambitions on packaging and health’
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News
PepsiCo drops plastic outer bag from Snack a Jacks multipack
The trial has been made possible by PepsiCo investing more than £2m in new equipment at its Skelmersdale factory
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News
Genius Foods appoints former PepsiCo Ireland GM as CEO
Smart has replaced Peter Quinn, joining the business following its refinancing last month and acquisition in June last year
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News
Manufacturers stockpile gum arabic due to Sudan supply fears
The Sudan conflict is threatening supply of the key ingredient for soft drinks, sweets and cosmetics manufacturers
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News
City snapshot: Reckitt Benckiser reveals new CEO as it beats Q1 expectations
Reckitt Benckiser has appointed a new CEO to take over from interim boss Nicandro Durante, while revealing a strong start to the year
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News
New data-based consultancy launched for fmcg startups
Two former PepsiCo executives have launched a new consultancy firm looking to support growth food and drink players with data insights
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News
Mountain Dew prepping for UK launch of alcoholic Hard Mtn Dew
The ‘bold, citrus’ malt-based drink made its US debut last year with an abv of 5% and zero sugar
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News
Fentimans soft drinks recipe change sparks complaints
‘It’s pretty disappointing that Fentimans changed their cola recipe… The aftertaste is really bad,’ wrote one Twitter user