Press Clips: PepsiCo Tries Cashew Apples
PepsiCo thinks juice from cashew apples, sourced in India, could work as a nice substitute for more common juice ingredients, according to The New York Times.
At Last, CSDs Record Positive Sales Figures
It feels kinda funny to write, but here goes: the carbonated soft drink (CSD) category recorded a positive four-week growth period in sales. It’s the first time that’s happened in more than a year.
Pepsi and Complex Media to Support Emerging Musicians
Today, Pepsi announced a dynamic new platform in partnership with Complex Media that supports some of today’s leading emerging artists, Pepsi Pulse Artist Spotlight.
Press Clips: Smaller Cans, Bigger Profits
As carbonated soft drink sales continue to decline, the cola giants have benefitted from a self-enacted compromise: smaller cans.
Vitaminwater Revives Original Formula
Less than two months after Vitaminwater changed its formula by using a blend of cane sugar and stevia, the brand has brought back its original formula.
Mountain Dew Names ‘Open Call’ Winner
Mountain Dew today announced that Salt Lake City resident Nathan Balli was selected as the first Green Label Studios: Open Call winner.
PepsiCo Partners With The Nature Conservancy
As part of a new five-year partnership called “Recycle for Nature,” PepsiCo will expand the availability of recycling bins in the U.S., beginning where they are needed most—at gas stations and convenience stores.
Press Clips: DeLauro Proposes National Soda Tax
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT 3rd District) introduced a bill to Congress on Wednesday that would require a national tax on sugary beverages.
Deal Season: If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Buy ‘Em
Big mergers and acquisitions that are either directly involved with the beverage industry or affecting it in terms of retailing and distribution started early this summer and they haven’t let up.
Affinnova: How Package Design Matters
Affinnova, a marketing technology and analytics company, released an extensive report on how package designs are affecting the beverage industry.
Rainy Holiday Doesn’t Dampen C-Store Optimism
After surveying beverage retailers across the U.S., senior analyst Bonnie Herzog of Wells Fargo finds optimism in the overcast.
PepsiCo Invests in School Health and Wellness Programs
Today the PepsiCo Foundation announced two grants geared towards improving the health and wellness of America’s kids through the power of physical activity and good nutrition.
Press Clips: Nestle Waters Catching Heat in the Desert
A news publication and several environmentally conscious Californians are questioning Nestle Waters North America Inc.’s actions in Cabazon, Calif., the location of a company-owned facility that produces Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water.
Press Clips: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Indra Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo, recently discussed the challenges of balancing work with the rest of her life.