PepsiCo Inc. wants to give a refreshed image to its main soda product and is ready to grant lots of money to other projects, which people create to make their communities better to live in. The total amount of money for the campaign grew up to $20 million. The world-known producer of soft drinks wants to expand its market by having a constant social media presence and help people at the same time.

Starbucks Corporation got a mighty and growing rival, an Italian IllyCaffe SpA, which is successfully taking over the US premium coffee market. The Trieste-based corporation signed agreements with around 30 independent coffee shops, many of which are located in traditional Starbucks area, and is going to win one hundred more all around America in coming 3 years — not only in the USA, but in Canada and Mexico as well.