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PepsiCo to Move to 100% Renewable Electricity in U.S. Plants

February 18, 2020

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its U.S. direct operations this year. The U.S. is the food and beverage company’s largest market and accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

Nestle Waters North America's ReadyRefresh Delivery Service Expands Beverage Portfolio

January 24, 2020

Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh by Nestlé delivery service has expanded its beverage portfolio as part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers.

Beverage Giants Launch "Every Bottle Back" Initiative to Improve Recycling

January 21, 2020

An initiative from three of America's biggest beverage companies, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper, aims to improve the recycling and processing of plastic bottles.

PepsiCo to Debut Coffee-Cola Called Pepsi Cafe

January 6, 2020

Pepsi Cafe will come in two flavors: original and vanilla. The coffee-infused cola beverage has nearly twice as much caffeine as regular Pepsi.

Coca-Cola Company's New Subscription Service Sells Out in 3 Hours

December 30, 2019

The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of The Coca-Cola Insiders Club, a subscription service offering a limited number of people the chance to taste over 20 of the company’s new beverages set to launch early next year.

PepsiCo to Acquire New York-Based BFY Brands

December 3, 2019

The deal, announced for an undisclosed sum, will see PepsiCo "further deliver" on its "vision to offer consumers more positive nutritious options." BFY's product portfolio includes PopCorners brand Flex Protein Crisps and Flourish Veggie Crisps.

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2019 Top 100 Food & Beverage Packaging Companies

Many food and beverage giants have dialed in to consumer tastes and incorporated healthier options, as well as extended lines with on-trend products.

Kristen Kazarian

August 9, 2019

This year, we compiled an overall, more robust top food and beverage packaging companies list. The list may look different all in one, but there are the same placements near the top.

Hormel to Sell Muscle Milk Products to PepsiCo

February 25, 2019

Hormel Foods Corp. said it is selling its CytoSport business, including Muscle Milk products, to PepsiCo. CytoSport got its start marketing its protein-packed powders to weightlifters before developing ready-to-drink bottled products sold in groceries and other stores.

PepsiCo to Reach Customers in Home with Purchase of SodaStream

August 29, 2018

PepsiCo has announced plans to acquire at-home carbonated drink maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion. The deal gives PepsiCo a new avenue to reach customers — in their homes.

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Cover Story: Thirst for Growth

The 2018 Top 25 Beverage Packaging Companies

Beverage industry leaders use packaging innovation as a key method to drive their expansion in a competitive market.

John Kalkowski

August 15, 2018

As the Packaging Strategies ranking of the largest beverage packaging companies demonstrates, the big just keep getting bigger. Since its merger with SAB Miller in late 2016, Anheuser-Busch InBev has become the undisputed king of the beverage world, leading the list for the second year in a row.