Many of the key issues are the same as they were during the 2023 talks and strike: the rise of artificial intelligence and how streaming has changed the business.
PepsiCo, which also owns Frito-Lay, beat earnings expectations for the latest quarter. In addition to cutting prices, the brand is also trying to capture more health-conscious consumers.
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