Agricultural resilience and food security initiatives in Mexico and Colombia

In Mexico, PepsiCo and Fundación PepsiCo México are implementing social action programs focused on food security and rural development. Through the ‘Hambre Cero’ program, the company utilizes its logistical infrastructure to mitigate social gaps, providing nutritious food to families in need. Beyond direct donations, the strategy includes strengthening the institutional capacity of partner organizations, such as the Food Bank Network, by transferring capital goods like refrigeration units and high-capacity trucks to optimize food recovery in strategic agricultural zones like the Bajío region.

In Colombia, agricultural innovation is being leveraged to address food security at the production level. Efforts are focused on integrating science, technology, and agronomic knowledge to improve crop viability. This includes the implementation of a Productive Ordering Model for rice, which aims to organize planting and improve access to certified seeds, information, and technology. The approach emphasizes that sustainable production requires managing soil health, water, climate, and crop rotation to ensure long-term profitability and productivity for farmers.