Supporting Communities Around the Globe Through Sustainable Sourcing

At PepsiCo, we believe what is good for society is also good for business – what we call Performance with Purpose (PwP). In this two-week long series, we’ll share some of the ways we bring PwP to life every day. 

From the farms where our raw materials are grown to the suppliers that help us create a superior product, managing our supply chain is critical to the success of our business. That’s why we are working to source ingredients more sustainably, whether it’s oats for Quaker; corn, potatoes or sunflower oil for Frito-Lay; oranges for Tropicana; or blueberries for Naked Juice.

Find out how our sustainable sourcing efforts are supporting our business growth and the communities around the world.

25 years ago, Alvalle put the first refrigerated gazpacho on the grocery store map. Today, the brand is considered the benchmark for traditional Spanish soups worldwide - not only due to a range of fresh flavors, but also because of its sustainable production processes and standards. Check out this infographic and find out more about Alvalle’s farm-to-shelf story.

PepsiCo is working with local farmers in Guatemala to promote sustainable agriculture through the “Proud to be a Farmer” program. The program not only creates a livable income for farmers, but it supports a number of other sustainability initiatives as well. For example, it integrates soil and water conservation practices to offset production loss related to climate change. It also ensures that sustainable agriculture is passed down through generations of families by offering an educational and technical program for local youth. Learn more about the Proud to be a Farmer program.

PepsiCo is working to realize zero deforestation in our company-owned and operated activities and supply chain. That’s why we’ve committed to source palm oil, an ingredient that we use in some of our products, in a sustainable fashion. Read this article from Just-Food to learn more about our progress to-date.