Direct Store Delivery (DSD)

The PepsiCo chairman and CEO sees an opportunity to create a unique distribution system in the U.S., with an integrated system that can make coordinated decisions across multiple states from one decision point.

CGT recently caught up with Michael Lindsey, chief growth officer of PepsiCo Foods North America, to talk key trends in consumer shopping habits, including what the brand expects for the ecommerce platform coming out of the pandemic – despite restrictions being lifted.

For Mondelez, revenue growth management isn’t just a tool in the inflation-battling toolbox, it’s the rocket fuel for its entire operations.

Frito-Lay’s U.S. Snack Index just hit the mainstream estimating a 21% increase in snacking versus previous Super Bowls as more consumers plan to watch at home through smaller gatherings.

PepsiCo is forming a joint venture with Beyond Meat to take on the growing plant-based food market.

Keurig Dr Pepper continued its efforts to increase speed to market with the expansion of its direct-store delivery network.

PepsiCo Beverages Canada and Danone Waters of America have entered into an exclusive alliance for PepsiCo to distribute Evian in Canada.

Flowers Foods is consolidating business units and making some leadership adjustments in order grow its brands, improve operations and more heavily focus on product innovation.