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PepsiCo and GEPP Cut Calories Across Mexico Drinks by Over 50%, Set 2030 Under-20-Calorie Goal

The pledge precedes Mexico's higher IEPS on sweetened beverages taking effect in January 2026.

Overview

  • The companies set a 2030 target for 90% of beverages to contain fewer than 20 calories per 100 milliliters.
  • They report that more than 75% of products are now reduced- or zero-calorie, with Pepsi at 59% fewer calories and 7Up, Manzanita Sol and Mirinda at 0 calories.
  • GEPP, PepsiCo’s local bottler, says it has rolled out reformulations across packages and channels nationwide, and that all main caloric brands now exceed MexBeb commitments.
  • PepsiCo frames the effort under its pep+ strategy focused on wellbeing and innovation, noting that the reductions and targets are company-reported.
  • Coverage cites pending IEPS increases of 3.08 pesos per liter on sugar-sweetened drinks and 1.5 pesos per liter on non‑caloric sweetened drinks starting January 2026.