PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced the establishment of the company's first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. These hubs, located in Dallas and Barcelona, Spain, are expected to create more than 500 new, high-caliber data and digital jobs during the next three years, bringing additional opportunity to the regions. By creating state-of-the-art spaces designed for real-time collaboration, the talent and capabilities housed in these Digital Hubs will drive PepsiCo's digitalization agenda and create a strong, global digital delivery network, the company says.

Middleborough, Mass.-based, agricultural cooperative Ocean Spray, in partnership with actor, director and cookbook author Jesse Tyler Ferguson, launched the hashtag #BetterTogether initiative in support of the national campaign No Kid Hungry. 

Cheribundi announced the launch of their newest product innovation: Cheribundi Concentrate. 

Uncle Matt's Organic, Clermont, Fla., debuted its new look featuring a redesigned logo and packaging. 

Refresco, Rotterdam, Netherlands, entered into an agreement with The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, to acquire three of its production locations in the United States. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners (PAI) to sell Tropicana, Naked and other select juice brands across North America, and an irrevocable option to sell certain juice businesses in Europe, which will result in combined pre-tax cash proceeds of approximately $3.3 billion while retaining a 39% non-controlling interest in a newly formed joint venture. PAI, a leading private equity firm with strong experience in the food and beverage space, will be the majority shareholder of the transferred business, with PepsiCo retaining exclusive U.S. distribution rights to the portfolio of brands in its chilled direct-store-delivery for small-format and foodservice channels.

The Wonderful Co., Los Angeles, announced that its 2021 $1 million Wonderful Community Grant applications process now is live, continuing the company's commitment to investing in and collaborating with the communities where its employees live and work. 

Dole Packaged Foods announced the release of DOLE FRUITIFY, a line of tropical juice drinks crafted to deliver enhanced nutrition with functional ingredients like green tea and turmeric. 

KeVita, a brand of PepsiCo, released an on-the-go drink offered in a 2-ounce bottle to help support digestive health. 

Calypso, Milwaukee, reported a more than 50% sales increase during the first half of 2021. These numbers follow a year of explosive 62% growth in 2020 and come on the heels of a successful 2019 for Calypso, which saw 33% growth and category leading sales velocity in its core line of flavored lemonades, the company says.