Tag: PepsiCo

PepsiCo brings together farmers and agriculture experts from more than 35 countries to strengthen potato farming

Stuart Mitchell

More than 140 growers, suppliers, agronomists and agriculture experts from more than 35 countries gathered in Hannover, Germany this week as PepsiCo hosted its 2026 Global Agro University. The forum created a space for farmers to learn from global industry experts, as well as from each other, and share practical solutions and emerging innovations that are improving productivity, quality and efficiency across potato farming operations worldwide. The annual event is part of PepsiCo’s broader approach to agricultural capability-building, which aims to connect growers with technical industry experts, practical resources and…

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PepsiCo Reports on Latest ESG Performance Towards pep+ Goals

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Inc. recently released its 2025 ESG Summary, web pages, and Leadership Message, updated ESG Topics A-Z pages and 2025 ESG Performance Metrics and Calculation Methodology, detailing progress against certain pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) goals for 2030 and outlining continued effort in climate action, agriculture, and nutrition. “Our sustainability agenda and portfolio transformation initiatives are fundamentally about strengthening PepsiCo for the long term,” said Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Through pep+, we are working to build a more resilient business — one that aims to adapt to changing…

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Gatorade unveils “Body of Science” – a multi-year research commitment to help close the gap in women’s hydration science across life stages

Stuart Mitchell

Gatorade has unveiled “Body of Science,” a multi-year global research commitment to advance the science of women’s hydration and nutrition. The work will be led by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), the brand’s research arm with four decades of expertise in human performance. GSSI will study women’s needs across life stages and critical moments, including the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and perimenopause, and 500 women have already participated in early research. The work will help assist the 65 million women who report feeling that dehydration impacts their overall health, mood, focus,…

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Pepsico unveils 2026 Greenhouse Program ‘Impact Edition’ in Asia Pacific to expand sustainability startup solutions across its supply chain

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo has launched the latest edition of its Greenhouse Program in Asia Pacific to help scale proven sustainability solutions from startups. The 2026 IMPACT Edition shifts the focus from pilots to putting proven solutions into PepsiCo’s day-to-day Asia Pacific operations—with potential to expand globally. Why a startup program at PepsiCo? As a food and drinks company with a large agricultural and supply chain footprint, PepsiCo is working to cut emissions across farming, manufacturing and logistics, help growers build climate resilience, and advance sustainable packaging goals. This work is part of…

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PepsiCo, Givaudan, Smurfit WestRock and Statkraft sign 10‑year renewable energy agreement to advance value chain decarbonization across Europe

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Givaudan, Smurfit WestRock and Statkraft have announced a 10‑year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with an underlying wind asset in Spain which is undergoing repowering. The agreement strengthens progress toward shared sustainability goals. Under the pep+ REnew program, PepsiCo worked with SE Advisory Services, Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice, to structure and deliver its second supply‑chain VPPA cohort under the pep+ REnew program. SE Advisory Services helped aggregate load across PepsiCo, Givaudan, and Smurfit WestRock, opening access to long‑term renewable electricity opportunities and advancing progress toward net‑zero targets. Launched…

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