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BIZARRE: Pepsico - What They Never Told You

PepsiCo started losing the cola wars when its CEOs lost focus

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Fortune · 3h ago

Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi worked from midnight until 5 a.m. as a receptionist to pay for her Yale degree—and she says ‘respect went up’ because of it

The former PepsiCo CEO says grinding through overnight shifts as an Ivy League receptionist earned her respect no social connection could buy.

Fortune · Oct 25

How Pepsi fell behind in the cola wars—and then lost KFC

KFC’s switch to Coke is the latest sign of a decades-long slide, and PepsiCo’s CEO says fixing soda is now a priority.

Fortune · Oct 25

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The food Indians buy is changing, and so is the scrutiny of what companies promise

India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued over 150 notices to various food and beverage companies. These notices address misleading advertisements, false claims, and labeling violations concerning multiple products. Regulatory actions involve well-known brands like ITC, AWL Agri Business, Dabur, and Hindustan Unilever. Additionally, serious food-safety violations…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Let AI go ‘a little bit rogue,’ says SharkNinja CIO. Better we find the limits than someone else does

Executives at Salesforce, SharkNinja, and PepsiCo push back on AI doom.

Fortune · Oct 20

The women getting their wombs removed so they can keep cutting sugarcane: ‘My body is enslaved to the system’

WOMBS OF DEBT: To avoid missing work and losing daily wages, female sugarcane cutters in Maharashtra feel forced to undergo hysterectomies to stay in the fields. They tell Noopur Jambhekar how they are trapped in a cycle of debt – but still dream of better futures for their children

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Cheverly PepsiCo Plant Layoffs: Worker Recalls Going Numb After Learning His Job Was Eliminated

PepsiCo's closure of most operations at its Cheverly, Maryland, plant eliminated 143 jobs, disrupting long-serving workers and removing a major employer and taxpayer from the town

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

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KFC Drops Pepsi for Coke After Nearly 40 Years, and Analysts Put $500M in Annual Sales at Stake

KFC will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at its US restaurants from 2027, ending a partnership dating back nearly 40 years in a deal estimated at $500 million annually.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

PEP Stock Alert: KFC Just Dealt PepsiCo a Blow With New Coca-Cola Deal

KFC’s U.S. business is switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola beginning in January. Here’s what the announcement means for PEP shares.

Barchart · Oct 16

She started making soda in her kitchen; a decade later, PepsiCo bought her brand for $1.95 billion

Allison Ellsworth began making homemade soda in her Texas kitchen to address her digestive concerns before selling it at farmers’ markets. After appearing on Shark Tank and building Poppi through social media, her business grew to over $500 million in annual revenue. In 2025, PepsiCo acquired the prebiotic soda brand…

The Times of India · Oct 16

PepsiCo warns 'energy drink' ban could run its India supplies dry as Red Bull sells on

PepsiCo has warned that its popular energy drinks could disappear from Indian markets within two months as the Delhi High Court refuses to lift a ban on the energy drink label imposed by FSSAI. While rival Red Bull has secured temporary relief, PepsiCo, Monster and Reliance Consumer remain restricted to…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Russia hits Coca-Cola, McDonald's sites in Ukraine but Trump staying silent

A Russian drone struck a Coca-Cola factory outside Kyiv in early September. On September 3, Zelenskyy referred to the attack in his nightly video address, saying, “Today, the Russians struck a Coca-Cola plant with a drone. Coca-Cola has become such an enemy to them that they’re burning it down with…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Russian drones and missiles hit American business facilities in Ukraine, but the White House is silent

Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Pepsi are among the affected brands.

We Got This Covered · Oct 14

More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation in US last month

Inflation in the United States is projected to increase to 3.6% in September from the previous month. This rise is attributed to factors such as continuous supply issues caused by the Iran war. The Federal Reserve is monitoring inflation data closely and may adjust interest rates accordingly. Several companies, including…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

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MarketBeat · Oct 14

PepsiCo's Earnings Beat Masks a Bigger Problem With Its North American Business

PepsiCo topped Q3 2026 revenue and EPS estimates but cut its full-year growth guidance amid weak North American volumes, trading near 16x earnings with a 4.67% dividend yield.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Delhi HC refuses immediate relief to PepsiCo over manufacturing with 'energy drink' label

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with a ruling preventing PepsiCo from producing beverages labeled as 'energy drink'. PepsiCo had appealed against a previous order affecting its product line, citing comparable relief granted to another brand. The court required the single judge to provide specific reasons for their decision…

International Business Times · Oct 12

AI is Cutting Entry-level Jobs. Could the Opposite be Happening in Retail Merchandising?

Roughly 80% of retail sales still happen in physical stores, but retailers lose $125 billion in sales each year due to poor visual merchandising, according to a recent report.

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Doritos and other Pepsi Co snacks are about to get more expensive

The move follows two years of aggressive price hikes that drove consumers away, forcing temporary discounts that have now failed to restore long-term growth

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The Economic Times · Oct 9

PepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and more after a weak quarter in America

PepsiCo plans to raise prices on certain snack foods and beverages due to increased costs. The price increase will be in the single-digit percentage range, although it remains lower than earlier this year. Consumption patterns indicate demand in their international market, contributing to a revenue rise of 5.6%. However, the…

MarketBeat · Oct 8

PepsiCo Stock Looks Poised to Bottom With High Yield, Deep Value

PepsiCo stock trades near historic lows with a 4.7% yield after Q3 revenue grew 5.6%, as analysts hold a consensus rating and institutions keep accumulating shares near the bottom.

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Strong World Cup sales helped PepsiCo’s third quarter despite falling short in US

Strong international sales helped PepsiCo beat quarterly revenue estimates despite weak domestic demand.

Barchart · Oct 8

U.S. Stock Futures Slump as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Surge

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.62%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.84% this morning as a fresh jump in oil prices pushed bond yields sharply higher, sapping investors’ risk appetite.

Barchart · Oct 7

Ahead of PepsiCo Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for PEP Stock

PepsiCo is set to report its fiscal Q3 earnings on Oct. 8. Options sentiment suggests PEP shares will rally on the back of the earnings event.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

PepsiCo's fizz fades as GLP-1 drugs and activist investor Elliott's targets test its snack business

PepsiCo faces challenges in achieving its growth and margin targets due to rising competition and increased input costs. The company has seen a decline in its North American business, impacting sales volumes and market share. Healthier product offerings have been introduced in response to market changes and consumer preferences. Analysts…

Barchart · Oct 7

Dear Pepsi Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 8

PepsiCo reports fiscal third-quarter earnings on October 8, with analysts looking for adjusted earnings of about $2.30 after a July miss and a 2% drop in North American food sales.

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