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New global-inspired Lay’s flavours hit the US
PepsiCo-owned FritoLay North America has launched three new flavours of its Lay’s potato chips in the US, inspired by global destinations.
Aug 9, 2024


Walkers partners with Heinz on trio of sandwich-inspired crisps
PepsiCo’s-owned crisp brand Walkers has expanded its portfolio with three limited-edition sandwich-inspired flavours.
Aug 8, 2024


PBNA opens new warehouse and distribution centre in Tennessee, US
PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened its largest warehouse and distribution centre in the Southeast, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, US.
Aug 7, 2024


PepsiCo launches Planting Pathways Initiative to foster agricultural opportunities
PepsiCo Foods North America has unveiled its Planting Pathways Initiative, aimed at enhancing opportunities within the agricultural sector.
Jul 29, 2024


Former PepsiCo executive claims credit for Flamin' Hot Cheetos in lawsuit over origin story
Richard Montañez has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Frito-Lay, alleging that they are denying his role in creating Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Jul 29, 2024


PepsiCo and Yara partner to decarbonise European crop production
PepsiCo and Yara have announced a long-term partnership aimed at providing European farmers with low-carbon crop nutrition solutions.
Jul 16, 2024


PepsiCo completes $33.5m warehouse in Romania
PepsiCo has opened an automated warehouse worth $33.5 million at its snacks factory in Popești-Leordeni, Romania.
Jul 12, 2024


Walkers introduces non-HFSS Wotsits and Monster Munch crisps
PepsiCo-owned crisp brand Walkers has expanded its offering with a new line of HFSS-compliant crisp varieties, named ‘Yummy With’.
Jul 9, 2024


PepsiCo’s Quaker expands protein oats range
PepsiCo’s breakfast brand Quaker Oats has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new flavour in its Protein range.
Jul 8, 2024


Carlsberg agrees to acquire UK soft drink maker Britvic for £3.3bn
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to acquire UK-based soft drink company Britvic for £3.3 billion (approx. $4.2 billion).
Jul 8, 2024


PBNA opens new distribution facility in Colorado, US
PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened a new 115,000-square-foot distribution facility in Colorado Springs.
Jun 19, 2024


PepsiCo to build new $160m snack plant in Kazakhstan
PepsiCo has unveiled plans to invest $160 million into a new salty snacks plant in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan.
Jun 17, 2024
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