Two Australian startups are among five enlisted by PepsiCo to turn their ideas into a core part of the global beverage giant\u2019s supply chain.<\/p>\n
The AsiaPacific edition of the PepsiCo Greenhouse Program, now in its fourth year, picked five startups that previously took part, for what it\u2019s calling it impact edition, embedding proven alumni solutions in the company\u2019s operations through commercial pathways, and an expanded partner ecosystem.<\/p>\n
The two Sydney startups selected are Adiona<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0X-Centric<\/a>\u00a0, along with Indonesia\u2019s Bali Waste Cycle<\/a>, China\u2019s Beijing AIForce Tech<\/a> and Thailand\u2019s Takachar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Adiona has worked with PepsiCo since 2023. The AI-powered logistics optimisation platform improves route planning and fleet efficiency. Early deployments delivered a 19% reduction in fleet distance travelled, with potential to reduce Scope 3 emissions across bottler networks.<\/p>\n X-Centric has worked with PepsiCo since 2024. It\u2019s a digital soil analytics platform enabling more precise soil health measurement, helping optimise inputs. This has the potential to support PepsiCo\u2019s regenerative agriculture and Scope 3 ambitions.<\/p>\n The seven-month-long 2026 program also has expanded network of partners across VC, agriculture, and innovation, with Artesian,\u00a0AgriFutures Australia,\u00a0AgFunder Asia, and\u00a0SAIL (Nanyang Technological University Singapore), joining returning partners\u00a0Circulate Capital,\u00a0GC Ventures, and\u00a0CM Venture Capital.<\/p>\n \tGet the best of Startup Daily straight to your inbox<\/p>\n \n Want to know the latest in startup news? Subscribe to our daily news and analysis coverage on what\u2019s happening to ANZ startups, investors and the broader ecosystem. And best of all, it’s FREE! <\/p>\n By continuing, you agree to our\u00a0Terms & Conditions<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n The program culminates in a showcase in Singapore in October with the five startups presenting their progress against commercial and operational milestones to PepsiCo leaders, partners, and potential investors. <\/p>\n PepsiCo APAC CEO Anne Tse said the next wave of competitive advantage in the region will come from how quickly companies can turn practical innovation into scaled commercial outcomes. <\/p>\n \u201cOur priority is to focus on solutions that strengthen resilience in our value chain, accelerate execution in the market, and advance pep+ in ways that are measurable for both our business and our partners,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis edition reflects a deliberate shift from exploring ideas broadly to backing the solutions most capable of creating strategic advantage across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n