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Carlsberg, PepsiCo set out Poppi UK launch plans
The brand will be produced and distributed in the UK by Carlsberg Britvic, PepsiCo’s bottling partner and the local arm of Carlsberg. PepsiCo is launching its prebiotic soda brand Poppi...
Read morePepsiCo expands food portfolio with new Alvalle hot soups
The new varieties are already available on supermarket shelves in Spain, with plans to expand into Portugal and Western Europe According to its press release, PepsiCo is entering into a...
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Davos 2026: the risk premium has appeared on store shelves
On 19-23 January 2026 the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Nearly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries attended, including some...
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Sodastream transforms into a full beverage brand
Sodastream has announced a major rebranding initiative as it shifts from a traditional sparkling‑water maker to a comprehensive beverage brand. The PepsiCo subsidiary unveiled a new logo, refreshed colour scheme...
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PepsiCo jobs in Spain at risk
The US giant is making changes to the way it distributes products in the European country and axed staff last year. PepsiCo has outlined plans to cut more jobs in...
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PepsiCo Integrates AI To Improve Production And Supply
PepsiCo has partnered with Siemens and NVIDIA to integrate artificial intelligence and digital-twin technology into its manufacturing and supply chain operations. This multi-year collaboration, announced at the CES 2026 trade...
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PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers
The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings. PepsiCo is closing a pair of...
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Guinness owner Diageo appoints new CEO to revive growth
Dave Lewis will join the alcohol giant as the company struggles to turn around a slowdown in sales. Diageo has named consumer products veteran Dave Lewis to be its next...
Read morePepsiCo introduces a bold new corporate brand identity
PepsiCo has unveiled a new corporate logo, which the snacking and beverage giant says captures the energy, optimism and ambition of the company in 2025 and beyond. PepsiCo added that...
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PepsiCo taps into protein boom with 3 beverage innovations
Innovations to Muscle Milk, Propel and Starbucks Coffee will reflect growing consumer demand for the nutrient throughout the day. PepsiCo is enhancing its protein offerings with refreshed options across three...
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Carlsberg to invest in UK soft-drinks production
The expansion at Carlsberg’s Rugby site is set to create over 30 new jobs Carlsberg is adding a new soft drinks canning line at its Rugby factory in the UK...
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PepsiCo splashes into dirty soda with new Mountain Dew flavor
Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda, set for a nationwide rollout next year, is one of the first efforts to bring the trend from restaurants to retail stores. PepsiCo is entering...
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Ben Stiller gets into the better-for-you soda space
Stiller’s Soda is a lower-calorie soft drink that doesn’t contain probiotics, filling what the brand says is a “gap” in the beverage sector. Actor and producer Ben Stiller is launching...
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Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay
The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S. Red Bull broke ground on a new $1.7 billion facility in Concord, North Carolina,...
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PepsiCo, Mars, ADM Team Up To Support Regenerative Agriculture In Poland
PepsiCo, Mars and ADM have joined forces to launch a regenerative agricultural programme in Poland that will support 24 farmers in adopting sustainable practices across their crop rotations. The initiative...
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Five microtrends rewriting green claim strategies
As sustainability communication is maturing, vague, formulaic green claims are disappearing from the market. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Based on the spring 2025 forecasts...
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PepsiCo sharpens energy drink focus with bigger Celsius stake
PepsiCo has raised its stake in Celsius Holdings through a $585 million deal, as the global soda and snacks maker strengthens its energy drink business amid shifting consumer preferences. The...
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PepsiCo to launch Cheetos and Doritos versions without artificial colors, flavors
The snacking and beverage giant also plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos to highlight a simple ingredient list and a lack of synthetic additives. PepsiCo plans to offer versions of...
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PepsiCo launching prebiotic versions of its namesake soda
The colas will debut online this fall and in stores next year as the beverage giant aims to attract health-conscious consumers back to its Pepsi brand. PepsiCo is launching prebiotic...
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PepsiCo teams up with NotCo on NPD
The limited-edition launches include NotMayo Doritos, a plant-based mayonnaise with the Doritos Cheese flavour. PepsiCo has joined forces with Chile’s NotCo to launch products in the South American market. The companies...
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PepsiCo stops production at another Frito-Lay site
PepsiCo has not disclosed the number of employees affected by this decision or the specific products manufactured at the site. PepsiCo has halted production at a Frito-Lay processing plant in...
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Display 2.0 – the sales floor of the future
In-store display is becoming a smart device – we could learn at Shop! Global Retail Trade Association’s April webinar, where Bram van Schijndel Tromp, the CEO of Pure Value Europe...
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PepsiCo to double investment at Kazakhstan salty snacks plant
PepsiCo plans to double investment and more than triple output capacity at an under-construction salty snacks plant in Kazakhstan, aiming to produce at full capacity by 2027. The fresh investment...
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PepsiCo under pressure: falling profit expectations, tightening regulations, falling demand
PepsiCo has cut its profit outlook for this year, as the company says the unpredictability of US trade policy, deteriorating consumer sentiment and health-conscious regulatory actions are all having an...
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Starbucks shakes up RTD lineup with energy drinks
The world’s largest coffee chain is seeking a bigger slice of the ready-to-drink beverage category by rolling out a new energy drink lineup that competes with players like Celsius. Starbucks...
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Sometimes we have a main meal!
Snacking is gradually losing its snacking character, turning from a sometimes guilt-inducing habit into a conscious way of eating, replacing main meals quite often. Traditional meal times are eroding. This...
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PepsiCo strikes near-$2bn deal to buy Poppi
PepsiCo has struck a deal to buy US prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95bn. The US drinks giant said it was looking to meet consumers’ “growing interest in health and...
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Health and sustainability is the engine of this year’s F&B innovations
A sort of duality emerges from the predictions of food trends in 2025. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. With the easing of economic uncertainty following...
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PepsiCo stands fast to long-term growth target with push behind better-for-you
Protein features in PepsiCo’s portfolio push in both snacks and beverages to embrace consumer interest in health. PepsiCo is steadfast on its long-term organic growth target despite falling short in...
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PepsiCo’s financial performance last year fell short of expectations
PepsiCo’s financial performance last year fell short of expectations, with North America in particular a disappointment. Consumers’ healthier lifestyles and weight-loss trends have challenged the soft drink and snack giant....
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