PepsiCo opts for healthier positioning

Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal have been asking global food giants to make their products healthier by using, among other ingredients, natural fruit juices and less sugar. “Informed by the latest dietary guidelines of the World Health Organization and other authorities, the company will continue to refine its food and beverage choices to meet changing consumer needs by reducing added sugars, saturated fat and sodium levels in its product portfolio,” a PepsiCo statement said. 

PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi said, “PepsiCo’s journey is far from complete, and our new goals are designed to build on our progress and broaden our efforts.” 

The company has chalked out various goals till 2025. These include: at least twothirds of its global beverage portfolio volume will have 100 calories or fewer from added sugars per 12 ounce serving and at least three-quarters of its global foods portfolio volume will not exceed 1.1 grams of saturated fat per 100 calories. It also added at least three-quarters of its global foods portfolio volume will not exceed 1.3 milligrams of sodium per calorie.