UK: PepsiCo set to acquire crisp firm Pipers
Global snacks and drinks giant PepsiCo is set to acquire the upscale UK crisps brand Pipers, with the deal due to be completed in early 2019 subject to regulatory approval. Founded in Lincolnshire in 2004, Pipers claims to focus on using local ingredients to deliver “the best taste and quality possible”. It supplies hotels, pubs and […]
USA: PepsiCo acquires Health Warrior
PepsiCo, the snack food and soft drinks giant, has announced its further expansion into the health and wellness arena with the acquisition of plant-based food maker Health Warrior. Founded in 2011 Health Warrior makes products such as nutrition bars, mug muffins and protein powder that are described as containing plant-based superfood, nutrient-dense and gluten-free ingredients […]
Israel: PepsiCo to buy SodaStream for $3.2 billion
Global food and drinks giant Pepsico has acquired Israel-based SodaStream for $3.2 billion. SodaStream makes home-machines which transform tap water into carbonated water that can be flavoured by adding syrups. “Today marks an important milestone in the SodaStream journey. It is validation of our mission to bring healthy, convenient and environmentally friendly beverage solutions to […]
Argentina: PepsiCo expands Mar Del Plata plant
Global food and drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the investment of over $28.7 million to expand its Mar Del Plata plant in Argentina. According to a statement released by PepsiCo, the investments made between 2017 and 2018 were used to improve the plant at a technical and structural level, adding a total of 7,490 sq […]
USA: PepsiCo to expand operations in Indiana
Frito-Lay, the snacks division of global food and drinks giant PepsiCo, is set to expand a production facility in the city of Frankfort, IN, USA, according to a report in Inside Indiana Business. The firm is said to be investing $159 million in the upgrade to its Clinton County operations, which will see two new […]
China: PepsiCo invests in Shanghai facility
PepsiCo, the global food and drinks giant, is to invest $100 million upgrading a facility located in Shanghai, China, according to a FoodBev report. The company said it was installing a new production line as well as adding advanced packaging and warehousing operations at the plant in Sonjiang. The investment will enable PepsiCo to meet […]
UK: PepsiCo expands Quaker brand into breakfast drinks
PepsiCo, the leading food and drinks manufacturer, is expanding its breakfast portfolio in the UK with the launch of new milk drinks under the Quaker brand. Described as being “perfect for your breakfast on the go”, Quaker Breakfast Drink is said to blend wholegrain oats, milk and fruit “to give you a delicious tasty and satisfying drink, […]
USA: PepsiCo set to acquire Bare Foods
Food and drinks giant PepsiCo has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods, a producer of baked fruit and vegetable snacks under the Bare Snacks brand. Bare Foods Co was founded in 2001 and is described as a leader in apple, banana and coconut snacks. Its product range, including beetroot, carrot and sweet potato […]
Australia: PepsiCo launches Doritos crackers
Food and drinks giant PepsiCo is expanding its Doritos snack brand with the launch of a new line of crackers, exclusive to the Australian market. Available in the varieties Cheese Supreme, Mexicana, Texan BBQ and Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream, the new product range consists of oven baked “bite-sized” crackers that are designed to provide […]
France: PepsiCo puts Tropicana site up for sale
Food and drinks giant PepsiCo has put its Tropicana facility in Hermes, France up for sale as a result of declining juice sales, according to French media reports. The 4,000 sq m site, which employs just under 100 staff, has reportedly seen juice volumes decrease from 80 million litres to 60 million litres within the […]