Looking at departments, store brand dollar sales for the 52 weeks ending June 15 increased in seven of nine sections, led by refrigerated, which was up 13%.
The partnership will focus on the corn supply chain shared by companies in Iowa, where Cargill sources from local farmers, producing ingredients used in some of PepsiCo’s products.
The rapid-pitch competition, showcasing product innovations in the early stages, featured six startups from the popular Startup Pavilion competing for the grand prize in the finale.