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PepsiCo is making meaningful progress toward its sustainability commitments—one label at a time.

Treat-yourself culture is on the rise—and beverages are at the center. Learn how operators can turn small splurges into big wins.

Technology is transforming the foodservice industry.

Drinks are stepping into the spotlight. See how simply mashups and bold pairings are reshaping menus—and how PepsiCo helps make it easy.

Learn how you can effectively incorporating combos into your winning strategy. ​

As we heas no surprise that labor challenges will continue to be a top-of-mind concern for foodservice operators. We’ve taken a look at some of the changing workforce dynamics and how the industry is adapting to address them.

Automation is here to stay—but hospitality still matters. Learn how to use tech to boost efficiency without losing the person-to-person moments that keep guests coming back.

Energy drinks continue to grow in popularity. But as more health-conscious consumers discover them, they’re also studying the labels more intently—and demanding better ingredients.

Light, refreshing and exceptionally mixable, lemon-lime soda has long been a consumer favorite. The Starry® brand delivers all of these attributes and more with its crisp, punchy citrus flavor that’s deliciously different from other options on the shelf.

Consumers today are increasingly choosing cold and iced coffee offerings over the traditional hot cup of joe. Discover the reasons why—and how you can take full advantage.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15. See what opportunities there are with Aguas Frescas this month and beyond.

Offering beverage options that appeal to Gen Xers could provide a welcome boost to your business.

Drive sweet, sweet, sales with this secret ingredient operators love—ready-to-drink dessert-inspired coffee. Please ensure a ticket is opened for the preview image

Millennials and Boomers represent the two largest adult generational groups today. While there are plenty of differences in attitudes, beliefs, and buying patterns, there are also similarities.

Drive more traffic by understanding what drives the purchase decisions of each generation.

Consumers are looking to cut sugar without compromising the taste they love. It’s this easy…

Discover what consumers want when it comes to better-for-you beverages.

Millennials and Gen Z’s are taking a more holistic approach with their wellness—and they’ve started with their drinks. Operators who offer beverages with functional benefits stand to gain from the shift.

As the cost of doing business continues to increase, many operators today are challenged to justify their higher beverage prices. Here are some creative ways to do it.

The opportunities to “eat, drink and be merry” are plentiful during the holidays. But more and more people are choosing to balance all that indulgence with healthier choices, and savvy operators are catering to their desires.

Get to know Gen Z (or Zoomers) a little better with a closer look at what makes them unique—and more likely to make a purchase.

As your customers look to make better eating and drinking choices in the new year, now is the perfect time to stock up on beverages that’ll send them on their way smiling. Check out our extensive portfolio of resolution-ready refreshment!

Now’s a great time to look at your drink menu to see how you can inspire joy with the bold, unique flavors guests are looking for.

Staying ahead of consumer preferences can be a challenge, but here we explore five areas where your guests are paying closer attention. Learn more about trends such as organic ingredients, sugar reduction and more.

Calling all mixologists! The holiday season (or any time of year for that matter) is a great opportunity to thrill partygoers with festive drinks, whether booze-infused or alcohol-free.

Many consumers are choosing to splurge a bit when dining out—particularly with their drink orders. There are multiple ways for operators to indulge their fancy.

Adding unique or exotic flavors is a great way to generate new excitement with your beverage program. Take a look at some of the trending tastes of the day.

Consumers today want beverages that do more than simply quench their thirst. Whether they’re looking to enhance their energy, boost their athletic performance, or just feel better overall, they’re finding flavorful options in functional beverages.

Consumers are growing weary of hidden costs associated with delivery.

Invite them in with innovative drinks they can't get anywhere else.

We’re exploring the factors driving the rise in on-the-go drinks and how operators can capitalize on this evolving trend.​

Healthier foods and beverages, exercise, managing stress—putting a focus on individual health means something different for everyone.

Research has been revealing where the good stuff is—and surprise, it’s in the gut. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing pro-digestion diets. Check out our article on how you can cater to the new health-forward movement with your beverage offerings.

Stay informed of industry updates with the help of PepsiCo Partners.

There’s no better path to business prosperity than having a group of happy, repeat customers. Implementing an effective loyalty program could be just what you need to get there, and we’ve got some field-tested tips on how to do it.​

Brand collaborations have emerged as a powerful modern marketing tool—especially in the ready-to-drink beverage category. This has made for some rather unexpected and zany new partnerships, and that’s kind of the point.

Products that support mental wellbeing are emerging as a powerful niche within the functional beverage category. Take a closer look at these cerebrally satisfying offerings.

The times have never been better for those who choose to reduce or quit their consumption of alcohol. Mocktails today are supremely delicious and order-worthy, offered in a wide variety of fruity flavors with striking presentation.

Hydration today is about more than simply quenching your thirst. Consumers are increasingly turning to fun flavors and other tasty enhancements when it comes to their water choices.

While yuzu fruit was projected to be an ingredient that would be everywhere in 2023, the most popular fruit flavors are currently the mainstream staples consumers go for again and again.