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Nestle sets sights on
sustainability targets

Frito-Lay to offer
customizable snacking option
PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, NY, is giving consumers an opportunity
to get creative through a new feature on its direct-to-consumer
website Snacks.com.
The new feature allows consumers to mix-and-match different
Frito-Lay snacks to create a custom 20-count variety pack for $10.
Citing its latest Frito-Lay US Snack Index data, PepsiCo said
two out of three Americans would be more likely to purchase a
variety pack of snacks if they had the ability to customize it.
" Since we launched Snacks.com, we've seen it resonate with
consumers, and our team has uncovered insights to continue giving our consumers more of what they want, " said Michael Lindsey,
chief transformation and strategy officer at Frito-Lay North
America. " Our ability to own the end-to-end value chain enables
us to deliver customized offerings like 'Make Your Own Variety
Pack' to create a more personalized snacking experience. "
More than 100 Frito-Lay products may be selected for the
variety packs, including brands such as Lay's, Tostitos, Cheetos,
Ruffles, Stacy's and SunChips, as well as dips, crackers and nuts.
- Eric Schroeder, Milling & Baking News

Bimbo's Servitje recognized
for commitment to climate
Environmental organization Sachamama, known for its work on
climate change and climate communications, recognized Daniel
Servitje as one of its 100 most influential Latinos committed to
climate action. Mr. Servitje is president and chief executive officer
of Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Mexico City.
The list compiled by Sachamama seeks to highlight the most
influential leaders in the Latino community for promoting the
environmental fight, sustainability and actions against the climate and environmental emergency that humanity is experiencing. The list includes executives from well-known companies,
high-profile politicians, academics, activists, journalists, Nobel
laureates and entertainment stars.

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Nestle SA, Vevey, Switzerland, unveiled new commitments and
projects in the United States, including the test of electric trucks in
Ohio, part of the company's broader goal to halve its greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and realize net zero by 2050.
Nestle becomes one of the first signatories of the United
Nations' Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge to share its detailed
plan for achieving net zero GHG emissions. As part of its plan,
Nestle said it intends to accelerate current initiatives, evolve its
operations, and uncover ways to balance remaining emissions
through carbon removal projects or innovation.
The company has rolled out a plan to test the use of electric
trucks on a 20-mile short haul route in Ohio. With transportation accounting for 17% of its current US GHG emissions, Nestle
said converting fleet transportation to electric vehicles would significantly reduce its fossil fuel use and overall carbon emissions,
thereby advancing the journey to achieve net zero GHG emissions.
Globally, Nestle expects to complete the transition of its 800
sites in the 187 countries where it operates to 100% renewable
electricity within the next five years.
- Eric Schroeder, Milling & Baking News

Pretzels Inc. to build new
production plant in Kansas
Pretzels Inc., announced plans to build a 150,000-square-foot
production facility inside of VenturePark in Lawrence. Kan. The
facility is expected to increase the company's capacity across a
range of products and formats and will be operational in late 2021.
The expansion will be the latest in a series of investments for the
maker of flavored and stuffed pretzels for private label and national
brands. Earlier this year Pretzels Inc. completed a 120,000-squarefoot expansion of its Plymouth, Ind., plant.
" Pretzels Inc., has made tremendous progress with its commercial and new product development initiatives, and this new facility reflects Pretzels' shareholders' ongoing commitment to support
these growth plans, " said Robert Strauss, managing director of Peak
Rock Capital, Austin, Texas.

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