Purchasing Power: Kroger and PepsiCo’s Collaborative Efforts Towards Family Meals and Food Insecurity International Affairs
Kroger and PepsiCo have partnered to promote food security as well as commemorate National Family Meals Month. Their partnership was celebrated during the FMI Foundation Stir it Up! culinary event at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Their team also won the Gold Mitt Award for Chef’s Choice. The event “What’s For Dinner? Dishing Up New Family Flavors,” motivated retailers and suppliers to come up with creative solutions towards family meals.
Kroger’s group vice president of corporate affairs and FMI Foundation trustee, Keith Dailey, stated how the industry must partake in ensuring families have access to healthy, safe, and cost-effective food, especially during family meal times. Kent Montgomery, PepsiCo’s Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, underscored the need for collaborative efforts to enhance nutrition as well as provide simple meal solutions for families.
With a nature inspired Asian Flamin’ Hot® twist, Kroger and Pepsico showcased the following items on the menu:
- Flamin’ Hot® Sushi Platter
- Fresh Dumplings
- Doritos® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
- Doritos® Flamin’ Hot® Limón Flavored Tortilla Chips
- Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Cheese Flavored Snacks
- Tostitos® Cantina® Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips
- Private Selection® Chinese Five Spice
- Kroger Brand® Vegetable or Chicken Fried Rice
- Funyuns® Onion Flavored Rings
- Private Selection® Drunken Noodles
- STARRY®
- Mountain Dew®
- PEPSI ZERO®
At some Kroger family stores, these items can be found for a limited period.
Make sure to head over to Kroger’s site or app, as they offer an over $600 in weekly digital coupons. Customers can visit to get fresh ingredients and save money. Customers can get meal ideas from more than 30,000 available recipes. Customers can shop in-store or use Kroger Pickup and Delivery services to get quality products at affordable prices. With a Boost by Kroger Plus membership, customers can get additional discounts on fuel, exclusive offers, streaming, grocery delivery, and so much more.
This partnership between Kroger and Pepsico shows their dedication towards improving mealtime experiences for families and tackling food insecurity in communities across the nation.