Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Plano, Texas, announced that its Snapple and CORE brands are transitioning to bottles made of 100 percent recycled (rPET) plastic. This move will eliminate approximately 46.3 million pounds of virgin plastic used by KDP annually, based on 2019 volumes, the company says.

Sipp Eco Beverage Co. Inc. launched Soft Seltzers, a sparkling beverage line that low in calories and made exclusively with clean, organic ingredients, antioxidants and vitamin C from Camu Camu, natural caffeine from green coffee beans and sweetened with agave nectar, it says.

The National Urban League and PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years. 

Pepsi’s Made for Football Watching multi-channel media campaign aimed to connect to fans from all over the world who watch the game from their homes by providing digital interactive features, activities and game-watching supplements to this year’s NFL watch experience.

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., released its 2020 Green Bond Report, which provides an update on the allocation of the use of net proceeds from its first Green Bond, issued in October 2019 for $1 billion. As disclosed at issuance, the Green Bond's net proceeds are to be allocated to investments where PepsiCo believes it can make a lasting impact on priorities within its sustainability agenda, including packaging, decarbonization and water, while advancing several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

G&C Distribution LLC released two new products under its CBD Infusions line: a CBD Cola with 140 calories, and a CBD Cola Light with 5 calories.

To celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, MTN DEW, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced it is supporting Heartland conservation and outdoor nonprofits with $100,000 in MTN DEW Outdoor Grants.

The family of Donald M. Kendall announced his passing. The former PepsiCo executive passed away Sept. 19 at the age of 99 of natural causes.

Sprecher Brewing launched its first zero-sugar craft sodas. Packaged in a slim can, Sprecher Zero Sugar is available in Root Beer and Orange Dream varieties.