Chickpeas could take a more prominent role in PepsiCo’s snack portfolio given rising consumer interest in the legume, its environmental sustainability attributes and its versatility stemming from its mild flavor and diverse texture applications, according to company representatives at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo last fall.
Chickpeas could take a more prominent role in PepsiCo’s snack portfolio given rising consumer interest in the legume, its environmental sustainability attributes and its versatility stemming from its mild flavor and diverse texture applications, according to company representatives at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo last fall.
CPG companies are turning to sustainable packaging, including compostable options, to boost ESG scores and reduce waste, but they must consider a host of implications for food safety, consumers, and the planet, Rhodes Yepsen, executive director at the Biodegradable Packaging Institute (BPI), shared during a FoodNavigator-USA Futureproofing the Food System virtual summit.
(WFRV) - The United States Food & Drug Administration says that Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for 16,100 bags of Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps that may contain undeclared milk ingredients due to the unintended presence of caramel-seasoned crisps. The recall is the result of