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Pepsi Sees ‘Blue Ocean Of Opportunity’ in Away-From-Home Foods
Earnings // February 04, 2025

With snack food demand slipping, PepsiCo is looking to opportunities outside consumers’ homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
Economy // December 11, 2024

The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Food Giant Mondelez Reportedly Exploring Hershey Acquisition
Acquisitions // December 09, 2024

Consumer packaged goods giant Mondelēz is reportedly considering a deal to acquire chocolate brand Hershey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
Economy // November 13, 2024

Only time will tell if the slight bump in inflation — measured by the latest Consumer Price Index for October and released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday (Nov. 13) — is a blip or something more. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Buffalo Market’s ‘Restaurant Bridge’ Initiative Supports Customers Amid Difficult Year

March 30, 2021
With the restaurant industry hit hard by the events of the last year and small and midsize businesses (SMBs) disproportionately bearing the brunt of these challenges, consumers and businesses alike...

Tovala Disrupts The Meal-Kit Space With Connected Technology

February 15, 2021
There are plenty of meal solutions out there to make home dining more convenient — microwave meals, meal kit subscription services, ready-to-cook meals from restaurants. However, with some exceptions, they...

New Report: Sam’s Club On Bringing The Digital Shift To Warehouse Stores

June 12, 2020
It is difficult to think of an aspect of consumers’ lives that has not been thoroughly disrupted by the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Hershey: Price Increases Won’t Keep Up With Historically High Cocoa Costs

February 06, 2025
Hershey expects the surge in cocoa prices to continue to outpace the company’s price increases on its chocolate products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Pepsi Sees ‘Blue Ocean Of Opportunity’ in Away-From-Home Foods

February 04, 2025
With snack food demand slipping, PepsiCo is looking to opportunities outside consumers’ homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Food Giant Mondelez Reportedly Exploring Hershey Acquisition

December 09, 2024
Consumer packaged goods giant Mondelēz is reportedly considering a deal to acquire chocolate brand Hershey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Kraft Heinz Sales Dip as Lower-Income Consumers Feel Squeezed

May 01, 2024
Cautious lower-income consumers and slower restaurant sales are squeezing Kraft Heinz. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...