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August 24, 2026 · Daily Digest

PepsiCo Faces Infrastructure Gaps Despite Plastic Cuts

PepsiCo Faces Infrastructure Gaps Despite Plastic Cuts

The beverage giant has reduced its plastic footprint through lightweighting but warns that circularity depends on external systems.

PepsiCo has reported progress in reducing its plastic footprint by focusing on lightweighting and increasing the use of recycled content in its packaging.

However, according to FoodNavigator Europe, the company highlighted that achieving true circularity remains a challenge. The firm noted that the success of sustainable packaging is heavily dependent on the infrastructure and systems available to support it.

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