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PepsiCo has announced a new nutrition goal to expand its ingredients portfolio in Europe and globally as part of the company's strategic transformation, PepsiCo Positive (pep+). PepsiCo aims to deliver 145 billion portions of diverse ingredients – such as legumes, whole grains, plant-based proteins, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds – worldwide each year by 2030. Each portion is designed to contribute around 10% of the recommended daily amount of a diverse ingredient. Sean Westcott, SVP of research and development for PepsiCo Europe, said: “As one of the largest food and beverage companies in Europe, we’re passionate about delivering diverse ingredients across our portfolio and offering positive choices to consumers. Through R&D initiatives, blending technology and ingenuity, we're reshaping our portfolio to benefit both consumers and the planet.” PepsiCo, guided by public health associations such as the World Health Organization, has pledged that by 2030, 75% of its global foods volume will adhere to or fall below category sodium targets. These commitments reinforce the progress PepsiCo has taken globally over the last decade to decrease added sugars in beverages, as well as to reduce sodium and saturated fat in foods. Additionally, the company has revamped existing brands, such as Pepsi Max, 7Up Free, and Lay’s Oven Baked, offering alternatives with enhanced nutritional profiles. Archana Jagannathan, chief sustainability officer for PepsiCo Europe, added: “At PepsiCo, we rely on a secure supply of more than 30 agricultural crops and ingredients — such as potatoes, corn and oats — from approximately 60 countries to make iconic products that bring smiles to consumers around the world." "Through pep+ and our Positive Agriculture pillar, we are committed to helping farmers grow food in a way that improves soil health and protects and enhances biodiversity. Our diverse ingredients goal aims to accelerate sustainable food systems, while also preserving natural resources for future generations.”