GoKawiilPepsiCo expands regenerative farming push with drones and soil data in Alberta
PepsiCo is investing in precision agriculture technology, including drones and data analytics, on farms like a multigenerational operation in Alberta to improve soil health and crop yields. The company relies on roughly 45 billion potatoes annually for Lay's, Ruffles and other snack brands, making stable harvests essential to its supply chain.
As climate volatility threatens crop reliability, PepsiCo's investment signals that large food companies are treating soil health and farm-level data as core supply chain risk management rather than side sustainability projects. This shift could reshape how agricultural suppliers operate, pushing precision farming tools further down into smaller, family-run operations.
- PepsiCo uses about 45 billion potatoes yearly for snack production
- The company is deploying drones and data tools on farms like one in Alberta
- Investment aims to boost soil health and secure long-term supply chain resilience
Source: feeds.feedburner.com, 2026-09-22
Published there as: “Why a food and drinks giant is betting big on crop science”
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