Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the consumer trends shaping demand.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo to spend big on expanding Texas Frito-Lay plant
This is the second time in two years the company has revealed plans to expand the savoury snacks plant.
PepsiCo plumps up capacity at gazpacho plant in Spain
A year after PepsiCo opened a gazpacho plant in Spain, it is investing further to add a fourth production line.
Nestle, Unilever among companies behind UK flexible plastics recycling fund
Nestlé and Unilever are among a group of five international food companies that have set up a GBP1m (US$1.4m) fund in the UK to address the issue of flexible plastic packaging.
PepsiCo to pump $235m into Frito-Lay plant expansion
US food and drinks major PepsiCo is to spend US$235m expanding a Frito-Lay snacks plant in Connecticut.
The challenges facing Big Food on net-zero
The commitments being made by members of Big Food on net-zero has led to some optimism action will be taken to tackle one of the planet's largest sources of greenhouse-gas emissions.…
Mars, PepsiCo to work with suppliers on emissions
US food giants Mars, PepsiCo and McCormick & Co. are part of a new "coalition" that aims, the confectionery giant said, to "mobilise suppliers on climate action". The companies are working with sustainability…
PepsiCo reveals details of regenerative farming plan
US food and beverage giant PepsiCo has set a target to eliminate at least three million tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its farmer suppliers by the end of the…
Nestle joins Magnit-led Russia initiative to promote healthy food
Nestlé has joined an initiative in Russia led by retailer Magnit to promote healthier lifestyles and eating, with a key focus on increasing the supply of foods and beverages low…
PepsiCo invests in Smith’s snacks line at Australia plant
PepsiCo revealed it has spent AUD18m (US$13.8m) to install a "high-capacity" baked potato line at its Regency Park plant in south Australia to produce better-for-you snacks under local crisps brands such…
New products – PepsiCo debuts low-carb Hilo Life almond flour chips; Nestle’s cocoa fruit chocolate bar Incoa; Danone launches baby formula in measured tabs
This week's batch of new products includes Danone claiming a UK first with measured baby-formula tabs and Premier Foods entering the baking spreads category in conjunction with Kerry Group. PepsiCo debuts low-carb…
