PepsiCo president seizes 'once in lifetime' chance to fly new firm

By Ben Bouckley

12-Sep-2012 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 16:54 GMT

PepsiCo says it feels sadness after the sudden resignation of president John Compton, who has left the firm to pursue a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity as CEO of Pilot Flying J.

PepsiCo stresses ‘cautious optimism’ on brand Pepsi but profits plunge

25-Jul-2012

PepsiCo claims it is ‘cautiously optimistic’ on the prospects for brand Pepsi, as its second quarter results released today revealed that total operating profits slumped 14%.

'More likely' PepsiCo split could see beverages or snacks arms sold - analysts

18-May-2012

Leading US analysts believe that major shareholders are pushing for a PepsiCo split that could happen sooner rather than later, and said the firm could spin-out or sell its Americas Beverages or American snacks businesses.

PepsiCo draws fire for alleged ‘crass commercial’ choice of profit over public health

15-Mar-2012

Leading US nutrition expert Professor Marion Nestle says that PepsiCo’s decision to invest around $500m on marketing ‘megabrands’ she describes as unhealthy was a ‘crass commercial decision’, but the firm insisted that ‘health and wellness’ was crucial...