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July 4, 2025

PepsiCo

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Sharpton threatens PepsiCo with boycott over DEI

April 1, 2025 Graham Lee Brewer

The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with its diversity, equity and inclusion […]

Article

PepsiCo buys Poppi to gain foothold in functional drinks

March 21, 2025 Dee-Ann Durbin

PepsiCo, the global beverage company founded in New Bern, said Monday it is acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in the popular functional beverage category. […]

Article

PepsiCo accused of price discrimination, favoring Walmart over smaller stores

January 25, 2025 Dee-Ann Durbin

The Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo last Friday, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one large retailer at the expense of other vendors and consumers. The […]

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PepsiCo Foundation to expand U.S. food aid program globally

December 24, 2021 Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press 

At the start of the pandemic, the need for the food that Jaron Barganier’s nonprofit provides to children throughout Texas exploded.  Not only did many children lose the free breakfasts and lunches they had normally […]

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PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juices, in $3.3B deal

August 3, 2021 Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

PepsiCo will sell Tropicana and other juices to a private equity firm in a $3.3 billion deal. The New York drink and snack company will keep a 39% non-controlling stake in a newly formed joint […]

Business

Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype

June 17, 2020 Matt Ott, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character’s origins are “based on a racial stereotype.” Just hours later, the owner of the Uncle Ben’s brand […]

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