PepsiCo eyes local production boost in Abu Dhabi

PepsiCo eyes local production boost in Abu Dhabi

PepsiCo franchisee Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company is spending $82 million on a new production facility in the UAE capital, as supply chain issues stemming from the Iran war accelerate efforts to produce more locally. The US food and beverage giant — maker of Aquafina, Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker Oats — has been working with the UAE government to keep grocery shelves stocked without interruption or price increases, Wael Ismail, PepsiCo’s VP of cor…