PepsiCo reportedly cutting around 1,000 jobs in North America
PEP•PepsiCo is reportedly cutting around 1,000 jobs across its North American food and beverage division, with the cuts expected over the next week. The company employed about 306,000 people worldwide as of December 27, 2025.
1. Job cuts planned
PepsiCo is cutting around 1,000 jobs across its food and beverage division in North America, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a letter to employees from PepsiCo North America CEO Ram Krishnan. The cuts are expected to be implemented over the next week and are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure.
2. Workforce and outlook
PepsiCo employed about 306,000 people worldwide as of December 27, 2025, including roughly 125,000 in the United States. Last month, the company lowered its full-year earnings forecast after reporting continued softness in North America, particularly in its beverage division.
