PepsiCo Deepens FareShare Partnership to Fight Food Waste and Create Jobs
PepsiCo has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, FareShare, doubling down on efforts to reduce food waste and address food insecurity. The move is expected to help distribute over seven million meals to communities in need while also supporting job creation in the circular economy.
This expanded partnership follows five years of collaboration between PepsiCo and FareShare, during which the manufacturer has contributed over 13 million meals. The new phase of the partnership will extend beyond product donations to focus on increasing the volume of surplus food redistributed from across PepsiCo’s UK operations and its network of suppliers.
By investing in FareShare’s Surplus with Purpose initiative, PepsiCo is supporting the logistics and redistribution of surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. This includes funding additional capacity to handle fresh, chilled, and short-dated products—categories that often present logistical challenges for suppliers.
Notably, the partnership also includes a job creation component. A new role, the PepsiCo-FareShare Surplus Co-ordinator, has been established to collaborate directly with PepsiCo’s supply chain partners. The coordinator will focus on unlocking surplus food opportunities and ensuring these are redirected to FareShare’s network of charities and community organisations.
The strategy aligns with PepsiCo’s broader sustainability goals, including its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) agenda, which places a strong emphasis on reducing environmental impact and building a positive value chain. The company reports that around 85% of the food it donates is nutritious, supporting both human and planetary health.
For FMCG brands, this initiative highlights the growing importance of building resilience into supply chains while meeting readiness demands for environmental and social governance (ESG). With food insecurity affecting millions across the UK, and surplus food contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, pressure is mounting on manufacturers to manage excess stock more responsibly.
Industry leaders are increasingly recognising the dual benefits of reducing waste and creating socio-economic value. By integrating surplus redistribution into core business models, FMCG companies can improve efficiency, strengthen ESG credentials, and support vulnerable communities—all while making measurable contributions toward a more sustainable food system.