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PepsiCo, Unilever, and other Major Retail, Food, and Beverage Companies Launch "STEP up for Agriculture" Initiative
Today, leading retail and global food and beverage companies including PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and Unilever announce the launch of Supporting Trusted Engagement and Partnership (STEP) up for Agriculture (STEP up for Ag), a pre-competitive initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of farmer-facing support organizations across North America.
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