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title: "PepsiCo R&D chief says company expands functional products focused on hydration, metabolism, satiety"
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description: "PepsiCo is expanding its functional product portfolio, focusing on hydration, metabolism, and satiety. R&D Chief Tara Glasglow emphasized that development relies on rigorous research and consumer insights rather than short-term trends. Cross-functional teams of nutritionists, chefs, and scientists are collaborating to integrate these health benefits while maintaining core taste profiles."
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# PepsiCo R&D chief says company expands functional products focused on hydration, metabolism, satiety

-   PepsiCo management outlined a push into “functional” innovation, targeting products positioned around hydration, metabolism, and satiety. \* R&D Chief Science Officer Tara Glasglow said development is being driven by research, consumer insights, and rigorous testing rather than short-term trend chasing. \* Teams of nutritionists, chefs, and scientists are working to add functional benefits while maintaining core taste expectations. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. PepsiCo Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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