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PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95bn
PepsiCo has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, for approximately $1.95 billion.
US health secretary pushes food giants to drop artificial dyes as regulatory shift looms
Robert F Kennedy Jr has called on major food companies to eliminate artificial dyes from their products by the end of his term in 2029.
PepsiCo announces major leadership reshuffle to streamline global operations
International soft drinks and food company PepsiCo has announced key changes to its board this week.
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay fined $36m for breaching antitrust regulations in Turkey
PepsiCo subsidiary Frito-Lay has been fined approximately 1.3 billion Turkish lira (approx. $36 million).
Kroger appoints PepsiCo executive David Kennerley as incoming CFO
Kroger has announced that David Kennerley will succeed Todd Foley as the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Rockstar Energy expands product line with new tropical flavours
PepsiCo-owned Rockstar Energy has introduced two new flavours to its energy drink portfolio: Punched Pineapple and Boom Piña Colada.
Doughlicious and PepsiCo tap into ‘swicy’ trend with new Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites
Doughlicious has teamed up with F&B giant PepsiCo to launch the new Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites.
PepsiCo completes $1.2bn acquisition of Siete Foods
PepsiCo has completed its acquisition of Mexican-American food brand Siete Foods for $1.2bn.