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Consumers are demanding more action on social, environmental issues.

PepsiCo publishes 2020 DEI report.

Pledges $1 million to Culinary Institute of America over next eight years.

A more realistic view of health and wellness and sustainability will be drivers.

Executives of Mondelez, Motif FoodWorks speak at IFT’s virtual event.

Frozen food maker posts 47% YOY growth on its core product line.

Online’s share peaked in January before dropping this spring.

Company sees heightened demand for sweet and sour flavor assortments.

Interest rising in whole food ingredients, sugar and calorie reduction.