Pepsi raises full-year profit outlook: orange costs pressed down latest results, but diversity of portfolio cushioned blow
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Despite the high cost of oranges, which lowered Pepsi-Cola Co.'s third quarter results, the company's profit forecast remains high, according to new CEO Indra Nooyi . The diversity of Pepsi's portfolio helped mitigate the impact of the higher costs of or anges, transportation, and energy.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Pepsi's new CEO doesn't keep her opinions bottled up
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Indra K. Nooyi has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer at PepsiCo Inc. of the United States. In college Ms. Nooyi fronted an all-girl rock band, amongst other endeavours. Ms. Nooyi is succeeding Steve Reinemund at the soft drinks giant.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Coke taps Kent for a new post; CEO race shifts
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Coca-Cola Co. of the United States has promoted Muntar Kent to President of Coca Cola International. Mr. Kent will oversee all overseas operations for the softdrinks giant and is in competition to be the next chief executive officer.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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