New York sues PepsiCo for generating significant share of plastic pollution in state
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has sued PepsiCo, demanding that it help clean plastic pollution along the Buffalo River and put warnings on its plastic packaging.
Hostess Brands exploring sale as Twinkies, other products may find new home: report
Hostess Brands, the company behind Twinkies and Zingers, is considering a potential sale amid interest from food industry giants, according to a report by Reuters.
Producer prices, Fed minutes and more: Wednesday's 5 things to know
The economy and inflation will be watched closely this week with reports on producer and consumer prices.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Telsa founder Elon Musk announced the first production line of his electric semi-trucks would be delivered to PepsiCo, completing a process that has been in the works for years.
PepsiCo-produced Starbucks drink recalled for possibly containing metal fragments
A voluntary product recall has been initiated for PepsiCo-produced Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Vanilla over concerns the beverages may contain metal fragments.
PepsiCo says soda, snack prices may rise
PepsiCo signaled Tuesday that it will likely raise prices on the company's beverages and snacks as raw material costs climb and demand remains steady.
Pepsi unveils 'Cracker Jill' version of 'Cracker Jack' to promote women's sports
The Pepsi Co. announced this week it is unveiling a new character named “Cracker Jill” as part of its “Cracker Jack” brand in an effort to promote the accomplishments of women in sports.
Pepsi, IHOP collab on limited-edition 'maple syrup cola' that’ll go to 2,000 fans
PepsiCo and IHOP have partnered on an extremely limited soda flavor that’s supposed to taste like maple syrup.
Calls to boycott McDonald's, other brands in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Major global brands, including McDonald's Corp, PepsiCo Inc. and the Estee Lauder Cos Inc. should consider pausing their operations in Russia, New York state's pension fund chief wrote in letters to several companies on Friday.
Americans are emerging from the pandemic ready to splurge on events and travel
With daily new COVID-19 cases falling, restrictions easing and the strongest consumer finances in recent history, Americans are finally emerging from the pandemic eager to splurge on everything from travel and sports events to restaurants, cruises and theme parks, executives say.