PepsiCo announces plans for Saudi HQ with R&D centre to develop new flavours
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Iraq
PepsiCo ropes in Awkward Ads to launch Lay’s new flavour campaign in Iraq
The campaign’s script draws on daily rituals that reflect Iraqi identity
beverages business
Pepsi announces major logo change
The new Pepsi logo will debut in North America in 2023, whereas it will be globally rolled out in 2024
beverages business
Starbucks recalls 300k Vanilla Frappuccinos due to possible glass contamination
The voluntary recall, which was initiated on January 28, targeted drinks with expiration dates on March 8, May 29, June 4, and June 10, as per the US FDA
beverages business
PepsiCo to slash hundreds of jobs to ‘operate more efficiently’: Report
Hundreds of jobs will be cut, the source said, and will primarily affect the company’s North America beverage business
Arab women
PepsiCo: KSA Women Excellence Awards sponsorship to laud female leaders helping to shape Saudi Arabia’s economy
Aamer Sheikh, CEO, PepsiCo Middle East, reveals that PepsiCo is accelerating investment to empower women both in the workplace and society
Agriculture
How PepsiCo is driving sustainability and inclusivity in Saudi
Leading food and beverage manufacturer is a committed partner in the kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its goal to safeguard the environment and drive inclusivity, reaffirms Eugene Willemsen, CEO, Africa, Middle East, South Asia at PepsiCo
circular economy
Why PepsiCo is looking towards regional startups to address sustainability challenges
Ten MENA-based startups have been selected to be part of PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Programme, launched to support regional startups in launching and scaling concepts for reducing, recycling, or reinventing food and beverage packaging
ESG
PepsiCo launches accelerator for MENA start-ups
Looking to drive the ESG narrative forward, PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition will support start-ups and small businesses across the region to launch and scale concepts for reducing, recycling, or reinventing food and beverage packaging
Expo 2020 Dubai
Video: PepsiCo inaugurates its three pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai
PepsiCo celebrates the opening of the global event by inaugurating its three pavilions, The Plus (Pepsi and Lay’s), The Bolt (Gatorade) and The Drop (Aquafina).
domestic food production
Why the UAE is ‘ahead of the curve’ in sustainability
The country is leading the region when it comes to food security but its recycling industry is still emerging, said PepsiCo regional executive
#stayhome
Video: PepsiCo MENA president, Aamer Sheikh encourages people to stay home
Aamer Sheikh, President of PepsiCo MENA and Pakistan talks about how we all can lead with purpose during these difficult times to ensure our safety and that of everyone around us, in line with Dubai Government initiatives to ensure the same #besafeworksmart #stayhome #covid_19
Food business in India
PepsiCo plans to build $74m snack factory in India
Investment is part of PepsiCo’s ambitions to double snacks business in country by 2022
Female CEOs
Indra Nooyi steps down from PepsiCo CEO role
Indian-born Indra Nooyi to quit PepsiCo CEO role in October but will remain chairman until early 2019
Expo 2020 Dubai
PepsiCo named as official F&B partner of Expo 2020 Dubai
The two organisations will work together to promote sustainability and nutrition
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Pepsi looks for young Emiratis to join its leadership programme
Company is inviting prospective candidates to meet with representatives from its ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’ programme at the UAE career fair at the Dubai World Trade Center