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PepsiCo increases number of $billion brands to 22

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:27:07 GMT

Diet Mountain Dew, Brisk and Starbucks Ready to Drink join Quaker, Pepsi Max, Tropicana and Walkers

El Bulli's Ferran Adrià talks snack innovation with PepsiCo

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:24:29 GMT

World reknowned El Bulli Chef Ferran AdriÃ discusses "the next generation of snacks" with PepsiCo's innovation team

Walkers awarded for ‘Better Health at Work’

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:17 GMT

Peterlee site receives regional award for ongoing Excellence in Health and Wellbeing.

New Tropicana campaign launches with a 'brighter morning' in central London

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:21:01 GMT

#TrafalgarSun art installation lights up 'the most miserable day of the year'

PepsiCo UK partners with Britvic to unveil first-ever collaborative community campaign

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:22:41 GMT

Transform Your Patch created in partnership with charity Groundwork

Copella praised for for its workplace health initiatives excellence schemes

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:16:35 GMT

PepsiCo's Boxford team achieves Gold from Suffolk awards.

‘Collaboration essential for protecting resources’ says PepsiCo Sustainability Director

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:53:43 GMT

Martyn Seal speaks at Green Alliance/CBI Conference.

Magic Breakfast Receives Prime Ministers' ‘Big Society Award’

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:33:15 GMT

David Cameron congratulates work done by charity to provide a healthy breakfast to over 6,000 primary school pupils.

PepsiCo’s approach to agriculture highlighted in new Biodiversity Report

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:26 GMT

Aldersgate Group focuses on PepsiCo's Sustainable Agriculture Policy.

Boxford recognised for water stewardship programme by DEFRA Executive Director

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:59:43 GMT

Copella site acknowledged for 30% reduction in water use.

PepsiCo Supply Chain Director Discusses Sustainability at Food and Grocery Summit

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:34:43 GMT

Jane Burkitt highlights PepsiCo approach at annual IGD event.

Leicester employees get lessons on being green

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:15:16 GMT

Green advice helps Bursom and Leycroft Road achieve lowest ever water consumption levels.

PepsiCo’s Skelmersdale Site Receives Environmental Performance Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:53:09 GMT

Winners of 'Best Environmental Practice' at the Lancashire Business Environment Awards.

Copella announce UK orchards funding project

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:37:33 GMT

'Plant and Protect' Campaign created to help sustain the UK apple farming industry.

Quaker collaborates with Department of Health's Change4Life

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:11:24 GMT

Quaker partners with Breakfast4Life to produce 'Good Breakfast Guide'.

PepsiCo joins advertising industry pledge

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:57:57 GMT

Pledge set to produce a major step forward on children in advertising.

PepsiCo offers advice at local Careers Fair

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:02:16 GMT

Reading's local school students gain insight into working life at PepsiCo.

PepsiCo unveils winners of PepsiCo10 competition

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:27:49 GMT

10 innovative technology companies set to collaborate with PepsiCo.

Copella site achieves 30% reduction in water use

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:50:19 GMT

Site leader Phil Clark talks to Business Green about sustainability goals.

11 UK PepsiCo sites achieve zero waste to landfill

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:53 GMT

Selling on oat husks helps save Â£750,000 as good progress is made towards 2018 target.

Wholegrain Sunbites grow Walkers’ ‘Better For You’ range

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:45:24 GMT

Brand refresh and national marketing campaign increase sales.

PepsiCo gains listing on Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:10:25 GMT

PepsiCo's commitment and performance on climate change recognised by leading global NGO.

PepsiCo President Richard Evans discusses net zero goals at B4E Summit

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:44:48 GMT

UK sustainable practises highlighted at annual climate summit in London.

PepsiCo's sustainability work recognised in annual index

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:23:50 GMT

PepsiCo tops the food and beverage category in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index Annual Review.

PepsiCo launches White Paper on Water Conservation

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:04:09 GMT

Joint initiative with The Nature Conservancy unveiled at World Water Week.

PepsiCo recognised by UK Government for environmental sustainability drive

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:47:57 GMT

Path to Zero commitments highlighted for innovative research.

Planet Lunch gets a fresh new look

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:13:27 GMT

Healthy range grows 50% in 2011 with new listings.

PepsiCo UK adds two 'green' trucks to its Walkers fleet

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:02:26 GMT

Hybrid trucks set to help reduce CO2 emissions.

PepsiCo's global sustainable agriculture commitments outlined in new report

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:06:56 GMT

Work in the UK, Russia, China, India and Mongolia highlighted.

PepsiCo employees get fit with 'The PepsiCo Challenge'

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:24:02 GMT

New workplace scheme aims to get a quarter of PepsiCo UK employees doing regular exercise over the next 2 years

Richard Evans tells The Grocer why a "healthier future is better for business"

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:05:44 GMT

"Talking obesity will require ambitious that stimulate rather than stifle the bottom line" says the President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland.

PepsiCo10 Europe receives 130 innovative applications

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:13:16 GMT

Over 100 technology start-ups apply to win the opportunity to work with PepsiCo.

Salt down, wholegrain servings up as PepsiCo UK reports on health pledges

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

PepsiCo UK - makers of Walkers, Tropicana, Pepsi, Quaker and Copella - announced today that it has reduced salt levels in its Walkers Crisps by a further 10%.

PepsiCo Health Update 2011 feedback form

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

PepsiCo UK & Ireland's 2011 Health Update highlights our progress towards becoming a business whose future profit and growth is driven by healthier products.

PepsiCo win Green at The Grocer Gold Awards

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:24:39 GMT

PepsiCo UK & Ireland has been awarded 'Green Supplier of the Year' for the first time in recognition of the ambitions set out within the Sustainable Farming and Environment reports.

PepsiCo launches European search for emerging communications and technology companies

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:47:28 GMT

Leading food and beverage company announces open call for entry to PepsiCo10.

PepsiCo UK joins Tesco and First Great Western to support “Futures Fair”

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:32:58 GMT

Reading West MP Alok Sharma announces new interactive careers fair in Berkshire

PepsiCo invests £8.5 million in Quaker Mill as Porridge sales soar

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:40:28 GMT

To meet an increase in consumer demand, PepsiCo UK invests in Quaker Oats' Scottish site.

Dr David Bellamy helps Copella ‘Plant & Protect’ the English Apple

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:21:58 GMT

Copella has joined forces with Dr David Bellamy to raise awareness of the decline in English Apple varieties with a new campaign called 'Plant & Protect'.

PepsiCo UK named as a Top 50 Employer for Women.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:38:03 GMT

PepsiCo has secured a place in the list of Top 50 Employers for Women for 2011. This is the fifth consecutive year that PepsiCo has made the Top 50.

PepsiCo launch the world's first fully renewable plastic bottle.

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:05:47 GMT

The world's first 100% plant-based, renewably sourced PET bottle is launched by PepsiCo.

PepsiCo UK's Tropicana secures first TV sponsorship deal

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:45:38 GMT

Two new major partnerships help deliver a 'Daily Ray of Sunshine' to consumers.

PepsiCo annual report renews sustainability promise

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:07:01 GMT

Performance with Purpose: The Promise of PepsiCo, the 2010 annual report is available to view.

Richard Evans writes for the BBC's 'Scrubbing Up'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:46:12 GMT

After signing up to the Public Health Responsibility deal, President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Richard Evans, tells the BBC why companies like PepsiCo should be involved in public health.

PepsiCo UK join Health Responsibility Deal

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:12:40 GMT

PepsiCo UK & Ireland pledge to cut salt content & remove transfats from products.

PepsiCo UK's environment report plots 'path to zero'

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:45:42 GMT

Path to zero, PepsiCo UK and Ireland's second environmental sustainability report, sets out how we will radically reduce our impact on the environment.

Richard Evans addresses, What next after Cancun?

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:42:01 GMT

President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Richard Evans, was a speaker at an Aldersgate event at the Houses of Parliament alongside Secretary of State Chris Huhne.

Indra Nooyi rated No.1 by FT for 2nd year

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:09:19 GMT

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi headed the FT's Top 50 Women in World Business for the second year running.

Richard Evans on BBC 'The Foods that Make Billions'

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:55:59 GMT

President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Richard Evans, appeared in the final part of the BBC Money Programme's series on the food industry.

PepsiCo and Wimm-Bill-Dann in $3.8 billion deal

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:58:01 GMT

PepsiCo is set to acquire 66% of Wimm-Bill-Dann, Russia's leading branded food and beverage company, in a deal worth $3.8 billion.

PepsiCo rewards 136 years of service

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 13:06:34 GMT

President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Richard Evans (20 years service), recently met three people with over 45 years service with the business.

Dan Bena writes on the Guardian Sustainable Business blog

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:42:30 GMT

In this inaugural post for the Guardian's new Water Hub, PepsiCo's Director of Sustainable Development writes that managing water risk is more intuitive for some companies than others.

Quaker is fuelling the nation all year around

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:31:12 GMT

Porridge is no longer just a winter warmer. This summer more consumers than ever were waking up to the health benefits of a porridge breakfast.

PepsiCo and Ethical Corporation host debate on sustainable farming

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:58:10 GMT

Implementing Sustainable Agriculture in the UK, a roundtable event, was jointly hosted by PepsiCo and Ethical Corporation at RSA.

BBC News 24 interview PepsiCo Europe Agriculture Director, David Wilkinson

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:28:18 GMT

David Wilkinson, Director of Agriculture for PepsiCo Europe, was interviewed on BBC News 24 following the launch of PepsiCo's first sustainable farming report.

Richard Evans announces '50 in 5' on BBC R5 Live

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:53:15 GMT

Talking on BBC Radio 5 Live 'Wake up to Money' PepsiCo UK President Richard Evans set out the company's aim to reduce water use and carbon emissions in the growing of its core crops by 50% in 5 years.

PepsiCo UK's first sustainable farming report introduces i-crop™

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:00:01 GMT

i-cropâ¢ 'precision farming' technology is unveiled as PepsiCo publish aim to reduce water use and carbon emissions by 50 percent over the next five years.

Carbon Reduction Label products worth £2bn a year

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:41:40 GMT

Research by the Carbon Trust reveals that sales of Carbon Reduction Labelled products, such as Walkers Crisps and Quaker Oats, have reached Â£2billion.

PepsiCo investigates cellulose packaging for products

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:58:36 GMT

As part of its commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, PepsiCo UK is exploring alternative packaging for Walkers crisps and snacks, such as compostable crisp packets.

Richard Evans interviewed on BBC Radio 4 Today

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:36:18 GMT

President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Richard Evans, was interviewed in the 'Meet the Boss' slot of the Today programme. He talked about the PepsiCo business in the UK and his ambitions for the future of the company to Business Reporter Nick Cosgrove.

Copella changes with the seasons

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:30:01 GMT

Copella juices change colour, flavour and aroma throughout the year as different apple varieties are used at different times of the year.

Renewable energy from oat husks

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:48:44 GMT

Oat husks, the natural by-product of making Quaker Oats, Quaker Oat So Simple and Scot's Porage will be used to create energy from December 2010.

Pepsi Max to launch in India

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:31:49 GMT

Pepsi Max has been introduced to over 40 countries around the world since it was first unveiled here in 1993 becoming the fastest growing cola in the UK market and is shortly due to hit shelves in India.

Richard Evans profiled in The Grocer on PepsiCo UK's plans for a healthier, sustainable future

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:51:53 GMT

Richard Evans, President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, is profiled in The Big Interview section of The Grocer magazine discussing his plans for the future of the UK business under his leadership.

Red Sky become founding partner for The Prince's Countryside Fund

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:18:11 GMT

The Prince's Countryside Fund is a unique collaboration of brands and businesses, which have a stake in British agriculture, working together to secure a sustainable future for British agriculture and the wider rural economy. PepsiCo, through Red Sky, is a founding partner of the Fund.

BBC's Working Lunch interviews Richard Evans on PepsiCo's plans for healthier growth

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 18:22:47 GMT

Richard Evans, President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, appeared on Working Lunch (5 July 2010) to discuss PepsiCo's plans to drive business growth from healthier products - such as Quaker Oats and Tropicana.

Retail partnerships with BP and Esso offer consumers less calories

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:03:19 GMT

As part of our health strategy, we are committed to making it easier for customers to consume less calories. Working with BP and Esso, we have begun to replace Walkers Grab Bags with regular 34.5g packs across the country.

PepsiCo UK & Ireland named as one of the best places to work in the UK by The Great Place to Work Institute

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:53:44 GMT

The Great Place to Work Institute has been recognising and awarding the UK's best workplaces for the last five years. Its 2010 Best Workplaces Programme has recognised PepsiCo UK & Ireland as one of the top 50 workplaces in the UK.

PepsiCo win Team of the Year Award at Everywoman Awards 2010

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:38:43 GMT

The Team of the Year Award was won by Jane Burkitt, who leads our Supply Chain team. The team were recognised for being the best transport and logistics team led by a woman.

Vice President of Operations, Walter Todd, speaks to The Guardian about PepsiCo's 'big hairy audacious goals'

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:38:00 GMT

In an interview with The Guardian, Walter Todd spoke about what PepsiCo UK is doing to reduce our environmental impact and improve the health of our products.

How to save water - extract it from potatoes

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:37:37 GMT

Speaking to The Guardian, Walter Todd, Vice President of Operations, spoke in-depth about the impact of water scarcity on businesses in the UK and what PepsiCo are doing to reduce our water use - from extracting water from potatoes to efficiency savings.

Richard Evans speaks out for green taxes

Thu, 6 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT

At the launch event for Aldersgate Group's latest report, Richard Evans spoke about the changes that need to be made to the UK's environmental tax framework to encourage more sustainable business practices. PepsiCo supports a tax framework which shifts the burden of tax towards green taxes, including introducing a floor price for carbon.

PepsiCo wins award for best sustainable technology at inaugural Ethical Corporation Awards

Thu, 6 May 2010 10:56:00 GMT

The award recognised pioneering efforts in India where PepsiCo developed farming technologies that reduce water use by 30% and carbon emissions by 70%.

PepsiCo UK collaborates with wider food industry to identify and curb farming greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:46:57 GMT

The Sustainable Food Lab, together with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI), have launched a new project that brings together key members of the food and drink industry to jointly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their farming practices.

Walkers' 'Do us a flavour' campaign goes global and wins overwhelming industry recognition

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:58:00 GMT

The 'Do us a flavour campaign', which ran throughout 2009, has received widespread recognition from the advertising industry for the innovative and interactive way it reached consumers. Cannes, Gramia, Festival of Media and Campaign Media have all recognised the campaign.

Richard Evans, PepsiCo UK President, sets out new vision for healthier growth

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT

Introducing the PepsiCo UK Health Report, Richard Evans outlines his health vision and how it will make his business fit for the future

PepsiCo UK announces 10 year plan to focus future profit and growth on healthier products

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:09:00 GMT

Launch of first Health Report sets out commitments to transform product portfolio to meet consumer demand for healthier products.

Stakeholder feedback on our Health Report and commitments

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:08:00 GMT

Working in partnership with Government and other stakeholders will be essential if we are to make progress on public health. Key stakeholders helped us shape our Health Report and commitments, and have provided feedback on what PepsiCo UK should do next.

The Promise of PepsiCo - new global commitments announced on nutrition, environmental sustainability and financial performance

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:07:00 GMT

Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO, today outlined a series of global commitments across our business - to deliver Performance with Purpose by investing in measures to create healthier people and a healthier planet

99 Calorie or less range of snacks launched

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:06:00 GMT

As part of our commitment to reduce the calorie count of our portions, PepsiCo UK has relaunched some of its classic snacks into a new range of products that are 99 Calorie or less.

The wisdom of crowds (thank you!)

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:04:40 GMT

Well, our health commitments are finally launched. After over a year of drafting, amending and data-gathering. And a huge amount of engagement, dialogue, challenge and co-creation.

Innovation and growth

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:04:00 GMT

"Today we published our PepsiCo UK Health Report - both a review of work to date on health, and a series of commitments for the short, medium and long-term. As the project sponsor I'm left with two overwhelming emotions - excitement, but also a little anxiety.

PepsiCo UK & Ireland join influential Aldersgate Group

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:47:12 GMT

To make environmental sustainability more financially viable PepsiCo UK & Ireland has joined the Aldersgate Group, an influential think tank that lobbies Government for a stronger policy and regulatory framework. PepsiCo UK is currently the food and drink industry's only representative.

New campaign for Walkers Baked encourages consumers to switch to lower fat crisp range

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:40 GMT

In January 2010, Walkers Baked launched a new marketing campaign featuring Gary Lineker. The advert, which has achieved over 30,000 hits on YouTube to date, is part of PepsiCo UK's ambition to develop and support the growth of new healthier products. The campaign has led to a 17% rise in sales compared to 2009 and there are plans to expand the campaign online.

Green Alliance, supported by PepsiCo as part of the Green Living Consortium, release publication on how to encourage public support for tackling climate change

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:20 GMT

With recent polls reporting a drop in public support, it is increasingly important to ensure that the risks and opportunities posed by climate change are correctly communicated. From hot air to happy endings presents a series of articles by leading commentators on climate change communication, specifically highlighting how politicians and businesses can inspire stronger public support for carbon-cutting policies. The publication also examines what is wrong with the way climate change policies are currently communicated.

PepsiCo pledges support to Michelle Obama's campaign to reduce childhood obesity

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:10 GMT

Let's Move was announced this week by Michelle Obama to increase the health and wellbeing of children in the United States. As part of our support of the campaign, PepsiCo has announced a variety of ongoing and new partnerships and projects.

New 600ml bottle for Pepsi Max, diet Pepsi and 7UP Free makes no-sugar the value choice

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:50:27 GMT

Pepsi UK plan to reshape the cola category, by encouraging more consumers to make a savvy switch to its no-sugar drinks. Central to its plan is the launch of a new single-serve, 600ml bottle format across its no-sugar portfolio. The launch of the new format will be supported by a new multi-million pound marketing campaign.

Richard Evans gives his view on post-Copenhagen challenges

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:23:00 GMT

The Carbon Trust's newsletter, published this month, features a guest editorial by Richard Evans, President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland on the challenges for business post-Copenhagen.

Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, attends Davos

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:03:28 GMT

Indra Nooyi attended the World Economic Forum at Davos where she discussed the future role of business. The Financial Times, BBC and Sunday Telegraph all featured interviews with Ms Nooyi.

PepsiCo Foundation donate $1 million for disaster relief in Haiti

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:57:21 GMT

The PepsiCo Foundation, the charitable arm of PepsiCo Inc, has donated $1 million for disaster relief in Haiti. PepsiCo also plan to provide bottled water, Quaker food products and Gatorade to victims of the disaster.

Walkers plant in Leicester achieves zero waste to landfill

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:29:00 GMT

The Walkers factory in Leicester is one of seven PepsiCo manufacturing sites that stopped sending any waste to landfill in 2009. As PepsiCo UK's largest plant, this achievement by the Leicester site represents a significant reduction in the company's total waste to landfill.

Quaker and Tropicana work with Marie Curie to provide free porridge oats and orange juice

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:28:00 GMT

In December 2009, Quaker and Tropicana began delivering free porridge oats and orange juice to Marie Curie's nine hospices across the UK. The oats and juice are used by Marie Curie to help provide breakfast for their patients.

Scott's Porage Oats announce partnership with Scottish Rugby Union

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:23:00 GMT

This month Scott's Porage Oats will be launching three new limited edition packs that will feature some of Scotland's top rugby stars - Chris Paterson, Thom Evans and Ross Ford. The three athletes will be temporarily replacing the iconic Scott's stone putter on the front of the pack as part of Scott's new partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union.

PepsiCo open research centre in New Haven, partner with Yale

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:14:01 GMT

PepsiCo have opened a new research centre in New Haven, Connecticut. The centre will focus on the development of healthier food and beverage products. PepsiCo will also fund a graduate fellowship at the neighbouring Yale School of Medicine to support research related to nutritional science.

Full report of water roundtable hosted by PepsiCo and Ethical Corporation

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:08:30 GMT

At the end of 2009 PepsiCo and Ethical Corporation hosted a roundtable event on water stewardship. The event brought together leaders from business, trade associations and NGOs to discuss how best to protect future water resources. Please follow the link to read a full report of the water roundtable event.

Quaker achieves zero waste to landfill target

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:35:49 GMT

The Cupar plant in Fife, which manufactures Quaker Oats for the UK, stopped sending any waste to landfill at the end of September. All waste from the plant is now diverted from landfill and reused or recycled. It joins the four other PepsiCo UK sites that are also now zero landfill.

PepsiCo supports Food Standards Agency salt campaign

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:33:16 GMT

PepsiCo is supporting the Food Standards Agency's campaign to lower the level of salt consumed in the British diet. In addition to supporting the FSA's salt roadshow by encouraging consumers to sample products that are lower in salt, PepsiCo is dedicated to reducing the typical levels of salt found in our products. We've already succeeded in removing 150 tonnes of salt from the UK diet in 2009 alone.

Quaker to raise £100,000 for Magic Breakfast through on-pack promotion

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:32:14 GMT

Quaker has worked with Magic Breakfast since 2008 to deliver healthy and nutritious food to primary school breakfast clubs in deprived communities. To broaden the partnership Quaker has launched an on-pack fundraising program to raise an additional Â£100,000 for Magic Breakfast. For every promotional pack bought, Quaker will donate 5p to Magic Breakfast.

Roundtable event on water stewardship

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:31:22 GMT

PepsiCo and Ethical Corporation hosted a roundtable event to discuss how to improve water stewardship. The event was attended by leaders from business, trade associations and NGOs with the aim of building a consensus on how best to safeguard the future on an increasingly rare resource.

Walkers win environmental award for in-store display unit

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:30:36 GMT

PepsiCo were Gold winners of the inaugural Popai Environmental Award 2009 for its range of permanent display units for Walkers crisps. The display units have a greatly reduced environmental impact due to their minimal use of packaging, reduced weight and use of materials.

Switching freight from road to rail will save 180 tonnes of CO2 annually

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:01:48 GMT

As part of PepsiCo's ongoing work to reduce carbon emissions, from this month, Quaker will use an electric train to transport porridge oats from its factory in Cupar, Scotland, to its storage depot in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.

Green Alliance partnership seeks to put green living on everyone's agenda

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:52:45 GMT

UK households account for over a quarter of the country's carbon footprint. Though many consumers make environmentally friendly choices, there is a large gap between where society is now and where it needs to be to radically decarbonise. PepsiCo UK is a partner in the Green Living Consortium, an influential coalition led by the 'Think Tank of the Year' Green Alliance, which is seeking to help government understand how it can enable and encourage people to live greener lives.

PepsiCo UK partners with Department of Health's Play4Life Campaign

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:49 GMT

Responding to the need to tackle obesity amongst British children, PepsiCo UK has created a new advertising campaign under the Department of Health's Play4Life banner, part of the government's multimillion-pound Change4Life initiative.

Women Want to Work at PepsiCo UK

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:12:30 GMT

PepsiCo UK has been named in the Top 50 of The Times' prestigious 'Where Women Want to Work' league. With increasingly tough standards for inclusion on the list, PepsiCo UK is proud to have been named this year, continuing a great trend of diversity and inclusion.

Roundtable event on savvy switching - nudging consumers towards healthier choices

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:06:49 GMT

With obesity linked to a variety of chronic health problems in Britain, PepsiCo UK is supporting C3 Action for Health and the Medical Research Council's roundtable event on 'savvy switching'.

PepsiCo UK reports 2008/09 environmental progress: reduced energy and water use, less waste to landfill, renewables doubled

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

In 2008 PepsiCo UK & Ireland (PIUK) published our first Environmental Sustainability Report, including pledges for both short-term action and a longer-term transformation of our business. One year into our commitments we have published an update on our progress and challenges. Highlights include reducing our waste to landfill by 39%, cutting our energy use by 11.8% and water use by 2.1%, and keeping our absolute carbon emissions flat despite business growth of almost 10%.

New PepsiCo UK President delivers first speech on sustainability challenges

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

In his first public speech since becoming President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland last month, Richard Evans told business leaders and academics at last week's Windsor Debate: "I am proud that we have invested real time and effort, during the current economic crisis, on long-term solutions to environmental sustainability dilemmas.

Paw Ridge - Quaker launches new healthy breakfast cereal for children

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Responding to consumer demand for healthy children's breakfast cereals, Quaker has now launched its Paw Ridge range, a new smooth porridge providing children with a healthy start to the day.

Planet Lunch - meeting the healthy lunch box challenge

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Parents are under increasing pressure to make sure their children eat a healthy, nutritious lunch - but finding snack options that also appeal to children can be a challenge. Planet Lunch, a new brand from PepsiCo, is a healthy lunchbox range made from 100% natural ingredients and delivering positive nutrition from fruit, wholegrain and fibre.

RSA and PepsiCo lead discussion on decoupling business growth from increased emissions

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

PepsiCo recently came together with around 30 leading experts from a range of organisations and sectors to debate the challenge of decoupling business growth from increased carbon emissions. This dilemma was set out in PIUK's first Environment Report, published in 2008. Hosted by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), contributors to the debate included WWF, Cool Earth, the Carbon Trust, DEFRA, WRAP and the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Quaker becomes the first cereal brand to make reduction commitment through Carbon Reduction Label

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In September 2009, the Carbon Trust Carbon Reduction Label will begin to appear on packs of Quaker Oats, and Oatso Simple, making Quaker, part of PepsiCo, the first cereal brand to carry the on-pack carbon reduction commitment.

PepsiCo names Richard Evans as President for UK and Ireland

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:28:00 GMT

Salman Amin is Promoted to EVP - PepsiCo Sales And Marketing

Quaker partnership with Magic Breakfast delivers first 60,000 healthy breakfasts to hungry kids

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:07:00 GMT

Quaker and Tropicana, part of PepsiCo, are working in partnership with Magic Breakfast to deliver fuel for learning, donating products to primary school breakfast clubs. Since the start of 2009 the partnership has delivered a healthy start to the day for 60,000 children in deprived communities.

PepsiCo UK doubles green electricity

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:44:00 GMT

PepsiCo UK has doubled the amount of its electricity used from renewable sources (from 8% in 2007 to 16%) exceeding its public environmental pledge, and encouraging greater demand for energy from wind, solar and hydropower.

Naked Juices team up with Rainforest Alliance

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:48:00 GMT

All bananas in Naked Juices to be sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.

Cool Earth partnership with Red Sky saves 1,000 acres of Ecuadorian rainforest

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:14:00 GMT

Launched in March 2009 PepsiCo's new premium snacking range, Red Sky - with 100% natural ingredients and sustainability ambitions at its heart - has, through a partnership with Cool Earth, already protected over 1,000 acres of rainforest in Ecuador.

PepsiCo seeks to tackle malnutrition in developing world through Business Call to Action

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Following commitment to the UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, PepsiCo has begun trials to reduce hunger in Mexico, South Africa, India and Nigeria

PepsiCo UK progress on energy and water saving highlighted in report

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:31:00 GMT

Update on sustainability of soft drinks industry praises Tropicana and Britvic achievements

Tropicana and Channel 4 Launch New Media Initiative

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Six month deal will target food lovers with television ads and online tie-in

PepsiCo North America receives US award for energy efficiency

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:13:00 GMT

PepsiCo awarded 2009 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award

Walkers Baked supports Food Standards Agency's Saturated Fat Campaign

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:25:00 GMT

Walkers has removed 40,000 tonnes of saturated fat from UK diet since 2003

You Make It We Replay It

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Success for Doritos consumer-generated ad campaign

Walkers cuts carbon and becomes first to retain Carbon Trust's Carbon Reduction Label

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:33:00 GMT

PepsiCo Inc first to trial new product carbon footprinting standard in North America

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:22:00 GMT

Carbon footprint of Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice first North American product to be certified

Walkers announces further salt reduction commitment

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:34:00 GMT

10% reduction in 2009 to remove 150 tonnes of salt per year from the UK diet

PepsiCo Inc recognised as a Water Efficiency Leader

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:59:00 GMT

The United States' Environmental Protection Agency has announced PepsiCo Inc as an industry leader in water efficiency.

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) report highlights PepsiCo, and food industry, progress on environmental commitments

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:26:00 GMT

PepsiCo UK highlighted as making "significant strides" in reducing its environmental impact

PepsiCo supports Change4Life campaign

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Quaker and Tropicana part of Government initiative to help parents and children eat well and lead healthier lifestyles.

Forum for the Future highlights PepsiCo as business leader

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:56:00 GMT

Walkers and Carbon Trust partnership on Carbon Reduction Label featured in report on cutting edge sustainability practice

PepsiCo Inc to invest $1bn in China

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:05:00 GMT

PepsiCo Inc plans to invest $1 billion in China over the next four years, as part of its ongoing strategy to expand in emerging markets and broaden its portfolio of locally-relevant products.

PepsiCo Inc acquires leading sunflower and pumpkin seed brand

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:57:00 GMT

PepsiCo announced today an agreement to acquire Spitz International Inc, the leading maker of sunflower and pumpkin seeds in Canada.

PepsiCo Invests in Nutrition Research Institute

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Company will open a research institute in the Core Research Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus

Indra Nooyi's career tips for women

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:11:00 GMT

In today's Times' supplement, in which PepsiCo UK was ranked in the top 50 places Where Women Want to Work, PepsiCo Inc CEO and Chairman Indra Nooyi talks about her career.

PepsiCo ranked a top workplace for women

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:10:00 GMT

For the third consecutive year, PepsiCo UK & Ireland has been named in the Times' Top 50 places "Where Women Want To Work".

Pepsi Cola USA launches environmental sustainability campaign

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:31:00 GMT

Pepsi US challenges employees, partners and consumers to join in their environmental sustainability efforts

Indra Nooyi Tops FORTUNE's '50 Most Powerful Women in Business'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:18:00 GMT

Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Inc, takes the number one spot on FORTUNE magazine's eleventh annual list of the '50 Most Powerful Women in Business' for the third year in a row.

PepsiCo UK saves a million food miles a year

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:06:00 GMT

Reduction achieved through innovative partnership with retailers and suppliers

PepsiCo Foundation supports 'Straight for Equality'

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:37:00 GMT

A further demonstration of the Foundation's commitment to equality, progress and building allied communities.

PepsiCo Foundation supports UN Water Goals

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:54:00 GMT

PepsiCo Foundation announces funding to help two organisations approach UN water goals.

PepsiCo Inc invests in India

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:25:00 GMT

PepsiCo Inc announced on 21 September plans to step up its investment in India by $500m over the next three years, and plans to triple its revenues over the next five years.

PepsiCo opens state-of-the-art technology centre

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:41:00 GMT

New Â£16m flagship facility will drive development of healthier foods and snacks for Europe

PepsiCo opens leading R&D centre of excellence

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:19:00 GMT

Indra Nooyi talks to the Wall Street Journal

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:27:00 GMT

PepsiCo Chairman and CEO talks to the Wall Street Journal about steering the company through the current economic challenges.

Walkers retro revival sees the return of the original Monster Munch!

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:19:00 GMT

For all those grown ups who have spent years wondering if it is their growing hands that made Monster Munch appear smaller, they will be pleased to hear that Walkers Snacks is rewinding the clocks, and returning the snack to its original monster size!

Public-private research partnership announces £4M of research projects to help improve UK diet and health

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:15:00 GMT

A unique public-private partnership, The Diet and Health Research Industry Club (DRINC), formed between 3 Research Councils and 15 food and drink companies, including PepsiCo UK and Ireland, has launched Â£4M of research projects.

PepsiCo UK & Ireland launches its first Environmental Sustainability Report

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:38:00 GMT

"We need to separate developing great new products and growing our business from an ever-increasing burden on the natural world. We, and others, need to commit to renewable energy, improved agricultural practices, less intensive packaging materials, and identifying other transformational ways of doing business. Salman Amin President, PepsiCo

"Creating healthier workplaces" event

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:58:00 GMT

The Oxford Health Alliance and PepsiCo UK held an event at Magdalen College Oxford, in June 2008, co-hosted by Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford University, and Salman Amin, President, PepsiCo UK. The event offered an opportunity for people to meet, share various ideas and perspectives and find common ground in the area of workplace health.

PepsiCo UK & Ireland awarded Gold Quality Mark for payroll giving

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:57:00 GMT

For the 3rd year running, PIUK have been awarded the Gold Quality Mark by the Government-funded Payroll Giving and Quality Mark Awards.

Quaker and Tropicana partner Carmel McConnell named Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:10:00 GMT

Carmel McConnell, who leads the charity Magic Breakfast, was named as the Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Edge Upstart awards ceremony in central London.

UK apple decline is the inspiration for garden at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:04:00 GMT

The plight of English orchards is set to be highlighted in a contemporary garden to be unveiled at the RHS Hampton Court Flower show on July 7th.

PepsiCo appoints agency for V Water summer campaign

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:38:00 GMT

PepsiCo is today announcing that CHI & Partners has been appointed as the new advertising agency for V-Water.

Is there life out there?

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:31:00 GMT

71% of Brits believe we are not alone

The Supply Chain Leadership Collaboration: Carbon Disclosure Project announces findings in supply chain carbon emissions

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:10:00 GMT

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the world's largest investor collaboration on climate change, with 385 institutional investors holding assets under management of US $57 trillion, today announced the first ever findings of its Supply Chain Leadership Collaboration.

PepsiCo acquires UK vitamin water brand - V Water

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Deal highlights commitment to building a strong balanced beverage portfolio

PepsiCo Inc publishes 2007 Annual Report: "Performance with Purpose: The Journey Continues"

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:16:00 GMT

PepsiCo Inc publishes its 2007 Annual Report, entitled "Performance with Purpose: The Journey Continues". The report outlines PepsiCo Inc's achievements on human sustainability, environmental sustainability and talent sustainability around the world.

PepsiCo Inc honoured with 2008 US EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:17:00 GMT

PepsiCo was honored with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2008 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiencies.

Gatorade launches in the UK

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:27:00 GMT

World's bestselling and most scientifically researched sports drink launched in the UK in grocery, impulse and leisure channels

Tropicana adds some sparkle for ultimate refreshment

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Tropicana Spirit: a new carbonated soft drink that provides one of your five a day

Quaker factory to be powered by oats

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Quaker has confirmed exciting new plans to use self-generated renewable energy to power its site at Uthrogle Mills, near Cupar. The groundbreaking plans will see oat husks, the part of the oat left over from making porridge, being used to generate energy for the entire site.

Alarm spreads as Brits refuse to get out of bed

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Mobile alarm clock sent in to help Britain get up

One small step for man, one giant leap for advertising

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:29:00 GMT

Doritos to broadcast the first ever advert into space and out to the universe

New Walkers Sensations Szechuan Spice

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Capture a taste of the Orient

New Tropicana Smoothies will boost 5-a-day efforts

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Â£4.5m campaign launches as government publishes latest figures on fruit and veg consumption

Walkers' latest cliff hanger

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Gary Lineker stars in Walkers new summer holiday inspired ad

Brits are a nation of zombies

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:38:00 GMT

We wake at 6.57am but are mentally asleep until 9.56am. It's official: Britain is not a nation of 'morning people'. The average Brit does not feel mentally alert until almost 10am, nearly three hours after they wake up.

A global first Pepsi launches Pepsi Raw exclusively in the UK

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Raw is a new premium cola and the most significant innovation from Pepsi in the last fifteen years.

PepsiCo Announces Initiatives With the Earth Institute and H2O Africa

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:38:00 GMT

To drive sustainable water practices

Carbon Disclosure Project working with corporate giants to assess CO2 emissions and climate disclosure from supply chains in 2008

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:21:00 GMT

Carbon Disclosure Project working with corporate giants to assess CO2 emissions and climate disclosure from supply chains in 2008.

PepsiCo Inc publishes Corporate Sustainability Report

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:24:00 GMT

PepsiCo Inc publishes its first ever Corporate Sustainability Report, looking at how we are delivering Performance with Purpose around the world.