UK: PepsiCo launches Wow snacking range
PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, has launched Wow, a new better-for-you snacking masterbrand in the UK. The range brings together reformulated, non-HFSS (high in fat, salt, or sugar) lines from its established Wotsits and Snack a Jacks brands. Developed to provide healthier options across family snacking occasions, the portfolio features three distinct multipack […]
UK: PepsiCo expands into overnight oats
PepsiCo, the food and drinks giant, has expanded beyond its traditional hot breakfast offering with the launch of a ready-to-prepare Overnight Oats range under its Quaker brand in the UK. The new product line began rolling out across UK retail channels in June. Available in Blueberry and Mocha Choc Chip variants, the range combines 100% […]
India: PepsiCo to invest 5,700 crore INR in capacity expansion
PepsiCo, the US food and soft drinks giant, has committed to investing 5,700 crore INR ($683 million) in India by 2030 to expand its manufacturing capacity. According to a report in Business World, the capital injection will be deployed over the next five years to meet growing consumer demand. The investment plan is aimed at […]
Denmark: Carlsberg expands strategic partnership with PepsiCo
Carlsberg, the Danish brewery group, has announced a new agreement with PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, to become its exclusive bottler across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Beginning on 1st January 2029, Carlsberg will assume responsibility for the production, sale and distribution of the PepsiCo portfolio in Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. […]
USA: PepsiCo launches Good Warrior protein snack brand
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced the launch of Good Warrior, a new protein-focused snack brand specifically built for “really busy humans”. The brand’s initial product line consists of meat sticks made from 100% grass-fed beef, available in Original and Jalapeno varieties. According to the company, each stick contains 12g of protein […]
USA: PepsiCo enters functional snacking with Doritos Protein launch
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, is expanding its Doritos brand into the functional snacking sector with the launch of Doritos Protein. The new range is designed to provide consumers with a more “nutritious” version of the traditional corn chip, offering 10g of protein per one-ounce (28g) serving. Launching in March 2026, the chips […]
USA: PepsiCo launches Flavor Swap snack range
PepsiCo, the food and drinks multinational, has unveiled a new limited-edition Flavor Swap range in the US, featuring a mashup of flavours across its flagship Cheetos, Doritos and Ruffles brands. Set to hit shelves in mid-February, the new lineup consists of three cross-branded products: Cheetos Crunchy flavoured with Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue, Ruffles featuring Doritos Cool […]
USA: PepsiCo to close Florida Frito-Lay factory
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drink business, has announced plans to close its Frito-Lay plant and onsite warehouse operations in Orlando (FL). “PepsiCo Foods US announced the shutdown of manufacturing and warehouse operations at our Orlando plant. This action was driven by business needs, and we are committed to treating every impacted employee with care—providing […]
USA: PepsiCo launches prebiotic cola
Snacking and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, which the company claims is the first major innovation in the traditional cola category in two decades. Featuring 5 grams of cane sugar and 30 calories per can, with no artificial sweeteners, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is touted as offering the classic crisp, […]
USA: PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion. Poppi is made with fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and prebiotics, with less than 5g of sugar per serving, and is available across the US in 14 flavours. Commenting on […]