11.17.23
Smurfit Kappa has distinguished itself among all PepsiCo’s suppliers to win its ‘Supplier of the Year’ award. The prize recognizes excellence across sustainability, speed to market and overall business performance.
The global leader in sustainable packaging is PepsiCo’s sole supplier for its European food business providing innovative solutions for many of its brands including Walkers, Doritos, Lay’s and Cheetos. It also supplies PepsiCo in several countries in the Americas including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and the US.
The award is the latest milestone in a 15-year partnership during which PepsiCo and Smurfit Kappa have collaborated on various stand-out projects.
One such example was for PepsiCo’s Walkers crisps brand in the UK. Smurfit Kappa developed a 100% recyclable paper-based box to replace the plastic bag that its multipacks originally came in. By switching to cardboard, Walkers removed a staggering 250 tons of plastic from its supply chain, was able to increase its pallet load and deliver a faster, more efficient process.
“This award recognizes Smurfit Kappa for its outstanding performance and unwavering dedication to advancing our PepsiCo Positive agenda,” Sherif Eskandar, chief procurement officer of PepsiCo Europe, said. “Smurfit Kappa exceeded all our expectations in terms of delivering value, showing commitment to delivering our objectives, driving innovation, cost transformation and sustainability.”
“We are thrilled to receive this award from PepsiCo which acknowledges our steadfast commitment to sustainability and innovation,” Saverio Mayer, Smurfit Kappa’s CEO of Europe, added. “Seeing how many excellent suppliers from a vast number of sectors were in the room, it was both an honor and a privilege to get this prize.”
The global leader in sustainable packaging is PepsiCo’s sole supplier for its European food business providing innovative solutions for many of its brands including Walkers, Doritos, Lay’s and Cheetos. It also supplies PepsiCo in several countries in the Americas including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and the US.
The award is the latest milestone in a 15-year partnership during which PepsiCo and Smurfit Kappa have collaborated on various stand-out projects.
One such example was for PepsiCo’s Walkers crisps brand in the UK. Smurfit Kappa developed a 100% recyclable paper-based box to replace the plastic bag that its multipacks originally came in. By switching to cardboard, Walkers removed a staggering 250 tons of plastic from its supply chain, was able to increase its pallet load and deliver a faster, more efficient process.
“This award recognizes Smurfit Kappa for its outstanding performance and unwavering dedication to advancing our PepsiCo Positive agenda,” Sherif Eskandar, chief procurement officer of PepsiCo Europe, said. “Smurfit Kappa exceeded all our expectations in terms of delivering value, showing commitment to delivering our objectives, driving innovation, cost transformation and sustainability.”
“We are thrilled to receive this award from PepsiCo which acknowledges our steadfast commitment to sustainability and innovation,” Saverio Mayer, Smurfit Kappa’s CEO of Europe, added. “Seeing how many excellent suppliers from a vast number of sectors were in the room, it was both an honor and a privilege to get this prize.”