Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired The rules of entry-level hiring have changed—and experts at Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit weighed in on the implications. Fortune · May 22
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo India extend bottling pact till 2049, gets wider business freedom Varun Beverages Ltd. has extended its exclusive bottling and trademark license agreement with PepsiCo Inc. in India until April 30, 2049, replacing the previous term ending in 2039. The revised agreement also removes a key restriction, allowing VBL to pursue businesses outside of PepsiCo operations, signaling a deepening strategic partnership. The Economic Times · May 21
PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 on capacity expansion PepsiCo plans a significant investment of up to Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030. This funding will primarily enhance the manufacturing capabilities of its food business. New facilities are planned in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu. The company sees strong growth potential in India due to rising incomes… The Economic Times · May 19
Logistic Properties of the Americas Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSEAMERICAN:LPA) reported a strong start to 2026, with management pointing to higher rents, full occupancy and expanding operations in Mexico as key drivers of first-quarter performance. On the company’s first-quarter earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Este MarketBeat · May 15
Celsius Says Energy Drink Demand Still Strong as Shelf Reset Weighs on Growth Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) executives said the energy drink category remains stronger than expected, while the company is working through a temporary timing gap tied to SKU rationalization and shelf-space changes for its core CELSIUS brand. Speaking at a Staples Forum, Chief Financial Officer Jarrod Lan MarketBeat · May 12
Poppi cofounder maxed out credit cards and sold her car to fund the company—now, she’s a multimillionaire after a $1.95 billion sale Poppi cofounders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth made more than $100 million from the sale of their prebiotic soda brand—but their success required early financial sacrifices. Fortune · May 11
Is That Gatorade Flavor As Good As Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns Made It Look? SI Investigates. What did Gatorade get when they smashed together Glacier Cherry with Glacier Freeze? Some earned media, at the very least. Sports Illustrated · Apr 21
Isourse Technologies hackathon spotlights AI, economic modelling, enterprise tech solutions Isourse Technologies concluded AlgosQuest'25, a national hackathon in New Delhi, where young innovators tackled AI, economic modelling, and enterprise tech challenges. Six finalist teams presented solutions, with Team NullPointer from Kolhapur winning for 'SoMail'. The event highlighted the crucial link between academia and industry, fostering practical, real-world problem-solving skills among… The Economic Times · Apr 21
‘So nasty’: Woman cuts open Starbucks can after bad taste, what fell out is making people swear off canned drinks New fear unlocked. We Got This Covered · Apr 20
Poppi’s cofounder pitched her startup on Shark Tank while 9 months pregnant and landed a $400,000 deal—now it's worth $2 billion Poppi cofounder Allison Ellsworth’s 2018 Shark Tank pitch helped catapult the brand into beverage fame. Fortune · Apr 17
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it PepsiCo slashed prices on Lay’s, Doritos, and other snack brands by up to 15% in February—and revenue jumped 8.5% in the first quarter. Fortune · Apr 17
PepsiCo Stock Reversal Points Toward New All-Time Highs PepsiCo is on track to continue advancing after Q1 results reaffirmed the market reversal; price action confirmed support at a critical level. MarketBeat · Apr 16
Pepsi sees earnings bump after company adds more snacks PepsiCo began cutting prices last spring to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes The Independent UK · Apr 16
The creator of sports drinks is embarking on a major brand shift to market toward non-athletes This pivot reflects a burgeoning interest among U.S. consumers in beverages offering perceived health advantages The Independent UK · Apr 16
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 Starbucks Faces Massive Backlash After Woman Claims She Found Fully Intact Mouse Inside Sealed Double Shot Energy Can A viral video claims a live mouse was found in a Starbucks Double Shot Energy can, sparking outrage. The incident remains unverified as Starbucks faces other legal challenges.
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Sponsors Flee After Kanye Booking—PepsiCo, Diageo, and PayPal Pull Out Before Festival Cancelled Kanye West UK ban triggers Wireless Festival cancellation after sponsors pull out, leaving fans facing losses and raising questions over celebrity controversy and event risks.
Fortune · Apr 7 Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it Frito-Lay’s pandemic-era price hikes cost PepsiCo $50 billion in market value.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Pepsi was warned $7 for Doritos was too much. Now they are paying the price PepsiCo started trying out lower prices in some areas last year, and CEO Ramon Laguarta said the higher sales from those cuts are exactly what the snack market needed
Fortune · Apr 2 12 Fortune 500 CEOs worked for Pepsi. Delta’s Ed Bastian explains why it’s a leadership factory On Fortune’s Titans and Disruptors of Industry podcast, Bastian explained how PepsiCo’s cutthroat talent culture prepared him to lead the most profitable airline in the U.S.
Barchart · Mar 26 PepsiCo Earnings Preview: What to Expect Here’s what analysts expect from PepsiCo’s upcoming quarterly results…
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 'Nobody Should Eat Cheetos': Woman Warns After Popular Snack Survives Massive House Fire A TikTok video by user @bongwadder has gone viral after showing a bag of Cheetos that survived a devastating house fire on 9 March 2026.
Fortune · Mar 20 Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market “By 2030, two‑thirds of the global middle class is going to be in Asia."
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Walkers apologises as it recalls popular crisps due allergen fears Walkers has recalled a specific batch of its popular Hot Honey Crisps 6-pack multipacks from UK retailers and wholesalers. The recall is due to some packs potentially containing Mild Cheese and Onion seasoning, which includes milk - posing a health risk to those who are allergic or intolerant. The recall…
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Bye-bye Red 40: Gatorade phases out artificial colors for new lower sugar drink Original Gatorade Thirst Quenchers contain red 40, yellow 5 and blue 1
Fortune · Mar 2 Forget the corporate ladder. This executive says a 'career lattice' got him to the C-suite The executives who reach the C-suite fastest are often the ones willing to step off the obvious path.