Pepsico, Inc. News & Media

PepsiCo names Steve Schmitt as chief financial officer

October 10, 2025

PepsiCo has appointed Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Nov. 10, succeeding Jamie Caulfield, who will retire next…

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Miss Vickie’s launches Italian-inspired Ristoranti Series with Canadian chefs

October 10, 2025

PepsiCo Canada has introduced the Miss Vickie's Ristoranti Series, a limited-time collection of kettle-cooked chips inspired by dishes from acclaimed Italian…

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Genyouth, PepsiCo partner on Super Schools initiative to boost student health in Bay Area

September 11, 2025

Genyouth, a nonprofit organization focused on student wellness, has launched the "Super Schools" initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a press…

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Pure Leaf's 'Break Machine' demands your phone for a free tea

July 29, 2025

Pure Leaf, in collaboration with Edelman, has launched "The Break Machine," a street vending machine designed to encourage consumers to disconnect from their…

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Starry launches '100 Degrees, 100% Off' campaign for National Refreshment Day

July 24, 2025

Starry, the lemon-lime flavored soda, has launched its "100 Degrees, 100% Off" campaign, offering consumers a full refund on a 20-ounce Starry (regular or zero…

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PepsiCo launches First Prebiotic Cola

July 22, 2025

PepsiCo has launched Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a product designed to offer a functional twist on the classic soft drink, according to a press release. This marks…

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PepsiCo leverages Salesforce Agentforce for AI agenda

June 24, 2025

PepsiCo is collaborating with Salesforce to deploy Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor platform for autonomous AI agents, according to a press release. This…

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Judge dismisses Flamin' Hot Cheetos invention lawsuit, cites lack of factual support

June 3, 2025

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richard Montañez, who claimed to be the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, against Frito-Lay and its parent…

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PepsiCo modifies sustainability targets to bolster long-term business strategy

May 23, 2025

PepsiCo has refined its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainability goals covering climate, packaging, agriculture and water, according to a press release.

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PepsiCo fast-tracks natural ingredients in snacks

April 30, 2025

PepsiCo will accelerate its transition to natural ingredients across its snack portfolio, including brands like Cheetos and Doritos, according to a News Dakota…

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PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand poppi for $1.95B

March 18, 2025

PepsiCo, Inc. has come to a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, according to a press release. The…

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Food giants seek tariff exemptions on key imports

March 14, 2025

Major U.S. food manufacturers, including PepsiCo (Quaker Oats), Conagra (Folgers), and J.M. Smucker, are requesting targeted exemptions from newly imposed…

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PepsiCo to close plants, cut jobs

January 28, 2025

PepsiCo plans to close four U.S. bottling plants and lay off nearly 400 employees, according to an MSN report. The closures aim to streamline operations amid…

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PepsiCo finalizes Siete Foods acquisition for $1.2B

January 20, 2025

PepsiCo Inc. has completed its acquisition of Siete Foods, a leading producer of better-for-you Mexican-inspired foods, for $1.2 billion, according to a press…

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PepsiCo acquires Siete Foods for $1.2B

October 2, 2024

PepsiCo has acquired Mexican American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, according to a CNBC report. This marks the company's first major food…

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PepsiCo reports mixed Q4, FY 2023 results

February 9, 2024

PepsiCo Inc. reported mixed results for Q4 and FY 2023, with quarterly revenue revenue falling and full year revenue posting a gain, according to an earnings…

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PepsiCo Beverages opens Wisconsin warehouse

February 2, 2024

PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Lisbon, Wisconsin, a regional hub with more than 260 employees, according to a…

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PepsiCo names Ram Krishnan CEO of North America beverages

January 22, 2024

Ram Krishnan (Photo: LinkedIn) PepsiCo Inc. has promoted Ram Krishnan from international beverages and chief commercial officer to CEO of PepsiCo…

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Flowers Foods taps PepsiCo’s James Simms as EVP/DSD

January 17, 2024

James Simms (Photo: Flowers Foods Inc.) Flowers Foods Inc. has named James Simms executive vice president of direct store distribution sales…

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Carrefour boots PepsiCo products in Europe over price hikes

January 4, 2024

Carrefour has advised customers in four European countries it will no longer sell Pepsi, Lay's and 7up due to what it considers unacceptably high prices…

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