The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new rule requiring food manufacturers to notify the FDA when they determine an ingredient is "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS). This aims to increase transparency in the food supply amid concerns over heavily processed foods and recent foodborne illness outbreaks. The government also submitted its first definition of ultra-processed foods for review, part of a broader effort to address health issues linked to diet. The proposal does not require premarket approval but seeks to improve FDA oversight and public health outcomes.
In 2026, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) leads with a 25.6% year-to-date return, driven by its focus on current yield, value sectors, and energy exposure. Meanwhile, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) prioritizes dividend growth ...
PepsiCo, owner of over 30 billion-dollar brands, faces challenges in its North American beverage segment, losing market share to competitors like Coca-Cola. Despite this, its free cash flow yield is nearly 5%, the highest in a decade, and its dividen...
PepsiCo is positioned for a 15.25% share price increase over the next year, supported by a 54-year dividend streak and a recent 4% dividend hike. The company reported solid Q2 FY26 earnings with 6.4% revenue growth and strong international volume gai...
PepsiCo released its 2025 ESG Summary highlighting advances in sustainability and health goals under its pep+ initiative. The company expanded regenerative agriculture to 4.7 million acres and sourced 96% of its electricity from renewables. It reduce...
PepsiCo is leveraging AI-driven digital twins, created with Siemens and Nvidia technology, to simulate and optimize factory layouts before making physical changes. This approach has increased throughput by 20% and identified up to 90% of design issue...
