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'DORITOS SILENT' BRINGS CRUNCH-CANCELLING TECH TO PC GAMERS AROUND THE WORLD

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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In the UK, 46 percent of gamers dislike the sound of other people eating.

Key Points: 
  • In the UK, 46 percent of gamers dislike the sound of other people eating.
  • With this new 'crunch-cancellation technology,' Doritos gives gamers the ability to continue enjoying the crunch without disrupting their fellow players' performance.
  • 'Doritos Silent' recognizes this bond and demonstrates the brand's continued commitment to innovation and elevating the experience for gamers who choose Doritos."
  • "We all know that gamers love Doritos, but that unmistakable crunch can often disrupt those intense gaming moments.

'DORITOS SILENT' BRINGS CRUNCH-CANCELLING TECH TO PC GAMERS AROUND THE WORLD

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Gen, Social media, PepsiCo, Generation Z, Research, Eating, Partnership, Noise, Bromley, Millennials, Video game, Doritos

In the UK, 46 percent of gamers dislike the sound of other people eating.

Key Points: 
  • In the UK, 46 percent of gamers dislike the sound of other people eating.
  • With this new 'crunch-cancellation technology,' Doritos gives gamers the ability to continue enjoying the crunch without disrupting their fellow players' performance.
  • 'Doritos Silent' recognizes this bond and demonstrates the brand's continued commitment to innovation and elevating the experience for gamers who choose Doritos."
  • By expanding this new technology to all PC gamers, Doritos hopes its silence can benefit the 80 percent of millennials and Gen Z who classify themselves as gamers1.

The Best of What's New CSP Announces Winners of 2023 Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CSP is excited to announce the winners of its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CSP is excited to announce the winners of its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest.
  • Hundreds of convenience retailers voted in this year's competition, choosing winners from CPG manufacturers large and small.
  • Awards will be presented to the contest winners during the NACS Show convention and tradeshow Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta.
  • Hershey Co.'s Reese's Dipped Animal Crackers are bite-sized animal crackers covered in peanut butter candy and dipped in milk chocolate.

JACK HARLOW NAMED SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT 2023 SESAC MUSIC AWARDS

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC celebrated songwriters and music publishers behind the most-performed songs of 2022 across a variety of genres at The Highlight Room in Hollywood last night, September 19, marking the second year the awards took place in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • The event was attended by several top music industry executives, artists, songwriters, and publishers including Bryan-Michael Cox, Dixson, Papiyerr, Dontae Winslow, and Kenyon Dixon, among others.
  • Jack Harlow was this year's top honoree for the third consecutive year, taking home both Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year with his smash hit "First Class".
  • "We are honored to celebrate our songwriters and publishers across multiple genres," shared Sam Kling, Chief Creative Officer, SESAC Performing Rights.
  • SESAC Performing Rights is a division of SESAC Music Group , a global multi-line music company.

PepsiCo Announces Expanded Tailgating Experience for the Orange Blossom Classic Gameday Fan Fest with Special Performances at the Pepsi Zero Sugar Sound Stage

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) is excited to announce the triumphant expansion of PepsiCo as the exclusive soft drink, sports performance product, and salty snacks partner for its highly anticipated third year, affectionately known as The Reunion. This exciting partnership amplifies the energy and excitement surrounding the historic match-up between the Florida A&M University Rattlers and the Jackson State University Tigers, set to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 3, 2023, at 3 PM.

Key Points: 
  • At the heart of the "The Reunion" is the highly anticipated Gameday Fan Fest, a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community.
  • This year, the Pepsi Zero Sugar Sound Stage takes the spotlight at the festivities, promising a dynamic lineup of performances including rapper Jermaine Dupri, R&B group 702, and singer Sevyn Streeter that will create an exciting vibe before the big game.
  • Embrace this time-honored HBCU tradition by joining the Orange Blossom Classic for an exciting pre-game gathering with the Pepsi Zero Sugar Sound Stage at the OBC Gameday Fan Fest.
  • Soak in the vibrant atmosphere before taking your seat inside the stadium for the thrilling HBCU football match-up that defines the Orange Blossom Classic.

PepsiCo Celebrates Next Generation of HBCU Musicians and Student Changemakers with $160,000 Donation from Doritos® SOLID BLACK

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is proudly making its return to the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to celebrate, elevate, and engage students and the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching bands, recognizing how deeply rooted these institutions are in HBCU culture and their fundamental role in shaping the HBCU experience.

Key Points: 
  • A portion of the funds will be going to support students individually as Doritos SOLID BLACK continues to spotlight Black Changemakers who are creating meaningful impact.
  • "As a fellow HBCU alum and previous Doritos SOLID BLACK Changemaker, I'm thrilled to welcome these new honorary changemakers.
  • Ahead of the drop date, eight kits including the entire collection will be given to the Doritos SOLID BLACK band changemakers.
  • Doritos SOLID BLACK has recognized and amplified more than 25 Black Changemakers in partnership with the PepsiCo Foundation.

LAY'S® Kettle Cooked RUFFLES® All Dressed Brings Flavors of the Great White North to LAY'S® FLAVOR SWAP® Fan Favorites

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2021, Lay's Flavor Swap potato chips have brought unexpected yet unforgettable twists to fan-favorite Frito-Lay chips, bringing smiles to snackers everywhere. Now, Lay's is introducing Lay's Kettle Cooked Ruffles All Dressed flavored potato chips. Inspired by the number one Ruffles chip flavor in Canada, Ruffles All Dressed, the new mashup with Lay's Kettle Cooked potato chips creates an extraordinary new flavor experience certain to be an instant international sensation.

Key Points: 
  • Now, Lay's is introducing Lay's Kettle Cooked Ruffles All Dressed flavored potato chips.
  • Inspired by the number one Ruffles chip flavor in Canada, Ruffles All Dressed, the new mashup with Lay's Kettle Cooked potato chips creates an extraordinary new flavor experience certain to be an instant international sensation.
  • The Ruffles All Dressed potato chip flavor first captured Americans' hearts and stomachs with its U.S. debut in 2015 before leaving shelves in 2021.
  • Lay's Cheetos Cheese, Lay's Doritos Cool Ranch and Lay's Kettle Cooked Ruffles All Dressed flavored potato chips will be available while supplies last and Lay's Wavy Funyuns Onion flavored potato chips are here to stay.

PepsiCo Announces Largest Southwestern Athletic Conference Partnership to Date in Expanded Deal, Doubling Its Investment to HBCUs

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is expanding its relationship with the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), more than doubling its investment in the premiere HBCU conference as it enters a six-year title partnership as the first-ever exclusive beverage, sports performance product and salty snacks sponsor of SWAC Football, Basketball, Olympic Sports and eSports through 2029. 

Key Points: 
  • With eight brands engaged, the deal leverages the power of PepsiCo's diverse portfolio, mirroring the company's overall approach to professional sports partnerships in a continued show of support for HBCUs.
  • As part of the deal, PepsiCo will continue to amplify and support HBCUs with on-site mentorship and recruitment opportunities.
  • A portion of the yearly investment will go directly to SWAC schools to fund scholarships that open the door to greater economic opportunity for students.
  • The partnership will come to life later this year with a tour as the 2023-2024 season kicks off.

FTC Sends Cease and Desist Letters with FDA to Companies Selling Edible Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Nearly Identical to Food Children Eat

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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FTC Sends Cease and Desist Letters with FDA to Companies Selling Edible Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Nearly Identical to Food Children Eat

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Smoke, Edible, Review, Consumer protection, Advertising, Chester Cheetah, Food, Snack, Marketing, Federal Trade Commission, Eating, Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914, Blog, Social media, Thought, Doritos, Candy, Cheese, Wholesaling, FTC, Child, Commerce, Health, FDA, THC, Regulation of tobacco by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, LLC, News, Cannabidiol, Safety, Dietary supplement, Kansas City metropolitan area, CBD

“Marketing edible THC products that can be easily mistaken by children for regular foods is reckless and illegal,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Key Points: 
  • “Marketing edible THC products that can be easily mistaken by children for regular foods is reckless and illegal,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
  • Smoke, LLC, aka Dr. S, LLC (Kansas City, Missouri); 5) Nikte's Wholesale, LLC (Albuquerque, New Mexico); and 6) The Haunted Vapor Room (Franklin, New Jersey).
  • The letters stress that preventing practices that present such risks, particularly to children, is one of the Commission’s highest priorities, and that imitating non-THC-containing food products that children consume is misleading.
  • The companies’ Delta-8 THC products mimic a range of food that appeal to children.
  • Delta Munchies LLC, Delta-8 THC gummies In the letters, the FTC demands the companies stop marketing edible Delta-8 THC products that imitate conventional foods using advertising or packaging that is likely to appeal to young children.

Prior Joint FTC/FDA Letters