• PepsiCo management outlined a push into “functional” innovation, targeting products positioned around hydration, metabolism, and satiety.
• R&D Chief Science Officer Tara Glasglow said development is being driven by research, consumer insights, and rigorous testing rather than short-term trend chasing.
• Teams of nutritionists, chefs, and scientists are working to add functional benefits while maintaining core taste expectations.

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