PepsiCo announced a major logistics overhaul alongside its upcoming summer rollout, partnering with Gatik to deploy autonomous freight trucks across North America and prepping a June 14 limited-edition release of MUG Root Beer's Vanilla Howler flavor. Yet while the corporate suite is focused on high-tech supply chains, global branding activations like "House of Treats," and next-generation logistics, the podcasting world is keeping the conversation focused on the classic flagship cola.
On Pardon My Take, the eternal soda wars bubbled up during a highly competitive Mount Rushmore draft. Co-host Hank Lockwood went on the record to declare his love for Pepsi as a top-tier beverage, stating, "... my two favorites right now are Pepsi and then Mountain Dew." While other hosts might squabble over their own draft boards and argue the finer points of carbonation, Lockwood's loyalty to the brand—and its citrusy sibling Mountain Dew—remains completely unshakeable.
Looking ahead, PepsiCo is scheduled to release its second-quarter financial results on July 9, 2026. Between these upcoming earnings, the new "House of Treats" global campaign, and self-driving freight rigs hitting the highways, the beverage giant is making big plays to ensure it stays at the top of both consumer minds and investor portfolios.