Tag: PepsiCo

PepsiCo, Alliance of Bioversity International, and CIAT Launch Major Update to Open-access Climate Resilience Platform to Accelerate Climate Adaptation

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), today announced a major update to the Climate Resilience Platform (“CRP” ), an open-access tool designed to help agricultural stakeholders plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change. This milestone marks a significant step in PepsiCo’s efforts to promote regenerative agriculture practices and help build a more resilient agricultural supply chain. Originally developed in 2023 with PepsiCo’s support, the open-access and open-source CRP translates climate research into actionable insights for those in…

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PepsiCo Launches Inaugural Global Farmer Awards, Honoring the Backbone of its Agricultural Supply Chain

Stuart Mitchell

Last month PepsiCo celebrated the heroes behind the food system with the launch of its first-ever Global Farmer Awards, honoring outstanding farmers, farming families and advisors from across its global supply chain. Held at PepsiCo’s headquarters in Purchase, NY, the first-of-its-kind celebration brought together nearly 60 farmers and advisors from 19 countries to recognize their achievements in sustainability, innovation and leadership in agriculture. As one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, PepsiCo’s business is rooted in agriculture—sourcing more than 50 crops and ingredients from over 60 countries. The…

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PepsiCo, Unilever, and other Major Retail, Food, and Beverage Companies Launch “STEP up for Agriculture” Initiative

Stuart Mitchell

Leading retail and global food and beverage companies including PepsiCo and Unilever announce the launch of Supporting Trusted Engagement and Partnership (STEP) up for Agriculture (STEP up for Ag), a pre-competitive initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of farmer-facing support organizations across North America.  “PepsiCo is rooted in agriculture, and farmers are at the heart of our food systems. STEP up for Ag is about investing in the organizations that support farmers every day, aiming to ensure they can grow, innovate and lead the transition to more sustainable…

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PepsiCo, Mars, and ADM Partner to Advance Regenerative Agriculture to Support Farmers in Poland Through a Holistic, Landscape-Level Approach

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Mars and ADM, global leaders in food, drinks, and pet care, have partnered to launch a regenerative agriculture program in Poland, supporting 24 farmers in adopting sustainable practices across their crop rotations. The initiative covers 5,454 hectares in total, with Mars supporting regenerative wheat across 3,359 hectares for pet care brands such as WHISKAS® and PEDIGREE®, and PepsiCo advancing sustainable rapeseed cultivation across 2,160 hectares for some of its iconic brands such as Lay’s and Doritos. In Western Poland, the initiative moves beyond single-crop sustainability efforts, instead focusing on…

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PepsiCo Reports 2024 Progress Against PepsiCo Positive (pep+) Sustainability and Nutrition Goals

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo has released its 2024 ESG Summary, reporting progress against the company’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainability and nutrition goals. The Summary is part of the company’s 2024 ESG Reporting Suite, which also includes an ESG Topics A-Z library and ESG Data Hub. Communicating with transparency remains at the heart of PepsiCo’s pep+ reporting approach, and these resources offer a view of progress made and challenges faced as the company aims to drive business growth and value by delivering a more sustainable, people-centric future. The Summary reflects progress against PepsiCo’s recently…

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