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PepsiCo, parent company to over 60 brand-name food and drink products, will pull 20% of its product line starting in 2026

While the company did not specify which products, it noted leaning into simple ingredients

More information on the full list of shelved products is expected to come in late 2026

PepsiCo is preparing to pull nearly a fifth of its U.S. products off shelves as part of an overhaul designed to simplify its snack portfolio, redirect investment and jump-start growth heading into 2026.

According to a press release issued on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the shift is part of a deal with activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management to streamline its business. The food and beverage giant expects to reduce almost 20% of its products by early next year as part of a broade

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