Uncertainty surrounds PepsiCo at the moment, with rumours that some directors now want the US food and drink giant to examine whether to split the company in two – a move some analysts and investors demand. CEO Indra Nooyi is reported to be against such a move and is said to be lining up acquisitions to bolster the company. Elsewhere, Unilever again faced claims that it would look to offload more food brands and HJ Heinz said it would close more factories to deal with the “difficult” trading conditions in some markets, Click on the headlines for more.
Intrigue grows over PepsiCo’s future
The US food and drink giant is facing pressure to split in two – and there are rumours some of its directors want to examine the idea. CEO Indra Nooyi, however, is reported to be against the notion.
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