by Mehmood Khan
As I’ve mentioned before, PepsiCo has made ambitious commitments to reduce added sugar, sodium and fat across our food and beverage portfolio while increasing whole grains, fruits and vegetables (Learn more about these goals and commitments). R&D plays a central role within PepsiCo, and our dedication to scientific innovation will help make these commitments a reality.
2010 Inaugural PepsiCo Academy of Science Award Recipients Welcomed at PepsiCo Headquarters
Last week, as part of our inaugural “PepsiCo Academy of Sciences” award celebration, we honored some of the brightest scientific minds across PepsiCo – the cornerstones of our R&D function – who are helping us progress toward these ambitious goals. These scientists are involved in extraordinary projects – from technological and product breakthroughs to solutions that solve cultural, flavor or textural challenges. Their ingenuity and dedication are bringing better-tasting, more nutritious products and more environmentally friendly packaging to our millions of consumers around the globe.
At the event, which took place at the New York Academy of Sciences in New York City, our global R&D team heard from renowned Nobel Laureate James D. Watson. It was particularly inspiring for our scientists to hear the keynote speech at our inaugural event from such a pioneer in science.
In the coming weeks, we’ll tell you more about some of the innovations that we honored — for example, the science behind the Gatorade G-Series Recover Beverage Protein Technology and the work being done by Quaker in China on a cereal that is sourced locally and appeals to local market tastes.
These achievements demonstrate that the journey we have embarked upon is progressing. But we’re really just getting started. As we look ahead, I’m very excited about what the future holds given the incredible talent of the people on our R&D team.
