Aunt Jemima

Pearl Milling Company Continues to Invest in Community Impact with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge - 2023 Grant Applications Now Open

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

CHICAGO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup brand that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, continues its mission to uplift Black women and girls across the U.S. with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, a multi-year community funding initiative that launched in 2021. Starting today through June 14, eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a chance to receive a grant of up to $100,000 to develop and grow meaningful programming in their communities. People can also nominate organizations through June 7 to participate in the application process. Grant recipients will be announced in the fall.

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PEARL MILLING COMPANY FURTHERS ITS COMMITMENT TO UPLIFTING BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS, AWARDING 17 GRANT RECIPIENTS IN YEAR TWO OF P.E.A.R.L. PLEDGE PROGRAM

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Monday, October 24, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup brand that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, today announced the 2022 grant recipients of its P.E.A.R.L. Pledge program. This year, 17 non-profit organizations will be awarded grants to support meaningful services and education that promote Prosperity, Empowerment, Access, Representation and Leadership for Black women and girls in the U.S. A total of $1 million in grants will be awarded as part of Pearl Milling Company's continued commitment to help uplift the Black community and PepsiCo's broader Racial Equality Journey initiative.

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  • Pledge remains a critical part of Pearl Milling Company's purpose, it also plays a role in progressing PepsiCo's Racial Equality Journey .
  • P.E.A.R.L.
  • Pledge adds to PepsiCo's community investment to drive long-term change by addressing systemic barriers to economic opportunity for Black Americans.
  • To learn more about the 2022 grant recipients, visit www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge/recipients and follow along on Instagram .

PepsiCo's Supplier Diversity Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Commits to Spending More than $400 Million Annually with Black and Hispanic-owned Suppliers

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Supplier Diversity Program, where it currently spends more than $1 billion annually with certified, diverse suppliers, including Women, Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+, Native American, Individuals with Disabilities, and U.S. Veterans. The anniversary commemorates a tremendous milestone for the company, from an initial spend of $5 million in 1982 to nearly $30 billion spent over the past 40 years across PepsiCo's entire value chain. The company is also committing to expanding its base and increasing overall spend through new forums, mentorship, partnerships and resources, including increased support around the supplier certification process to help businesses grow and sustain their economic impact for years to come.

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  • A goal part of PepsiCo's pep+ agenda to create growth and shared value with sustainability and human capital at the center.
  • "We've been on this journey for decades and we are committed to growing with our diverse suppliers and procuring new ones.
  • A recent MIT study revealed that the onerous certification process taxes the very companies that supplier diversity programs seek to help.
  • To learn more about potential business opportunities with PepsiCo, interested businesses can visit PepsiCo's Supplier Diversity Portal .

PEARL MILLING COMPANY CONTINUES COMMUNITY FUNDING EFFORTS WITH P.E.A.R.L. PLEDGE; 2022 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

CHICAGO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup maker that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, today announces the second year of P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, its multi-year community funding initiative to support nonprofit organizations focused on uplifting Black women and girls. Starting today through May 18, eligible nonprofit organizations can apply at www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge for a chance to receive a grant ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 to further their programming and impact in their communities. People can also nominate organizations through May 9 to participate in the application process. Grant recipients will be announced Fall 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup maker that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, today announces the second year of P.E.A.R.L.
  • Pledge , its multi-year community funding initiative to support nonprofit organizations focused on uplifting Black women and girls.
  • Recognizing the importance of Black women in the brand's history and the need to provide more support for Black women and girls today, P.E.A.R.L.
  • Pledge, visit www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge and follow Pearl Milling Company on social media at www.facebook.com/pearlmillingcompany and www.instagram.com/pearlmillingcompany/ for updates on the program.

BrandSpark Announces 9th Annual Most Trusted Consumer Product Brands for 2022

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Leading market research firm BrandSpark International today announced the 2022 winners of the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards ("BMTA") for consumer products.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Leading market research firm BrandSpark International today announced the 2022 winners of the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards ("BMTA") for consumer products.
  • "The BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards seal has been a visual reminder of trust leadership for 9 years," said Robert Levy, President, and CEO of BrandSpark International.
  • We do not allow brands to employ their own social media or email databases to skew the voting based on whichever brands have the biggest reach."
  • The BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards 2022 winners are listed below.

BrandSpark Announces 9th Annual Most Trusted Consumer Product Brands for 2022

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Leading market research firm BrandSpark International, in partnership with Newsweek Magazine, today announced the 2022 winners of the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards ("BMTA") for consumer products.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Leading market research firm BrandSpark International, in partnership with Newsweek Magazine, today announced the 2022 winners of the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards ("BMTA") for consumer products.
  • "The BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards seal has been a visual reminder of trust leadership for 9 years," said Robert Levy, President, and CEO of BrandSpark International.
  • Lysol topped all other household brands with major gains in 2022, trusted for keeping homes safe and healthy through effective disinfecting.
  • The BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards 2022 winners are listed below.

Boyd Calls Out PepsiCo For ALL Talk and NO Contracts For National Black Farmer Members

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

PepsiCo, the giant food and beverage company, seems to value a positive public image less than profitability.

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  • PepsiCo, the giant food and beverage company, seems to value a positive public image less than profitability.
  • In addition, PepsiCo, which was created in 1965 by Pepsi's merging with the Frito-Lay brand, not only has been repeatedly criticized by environmentalists.
  • In an appalling stunt, PepsiCo executives recently notified the President of the NBFA that it would not be moving forward with any contracts for NBFA members.
  • "PepsiCo had decided to "move in a new direction" that would not include NBFA black farmer members, we were told.

Pearl Milling Company Announces 2021 P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Grant Recipients

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Pearl Milling Company worked with an Advisory Council comprised of influential women and industry thought leaders who have a personal interest in uplifting Black women and girls to help identify the 2021 P.E.A.R.L.

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  • Pearl Milling Company worked with an Advisory Council comprised of influential women and industry thought leaders who have a personal interest in uplifting Black women and girls to help identify the 2021 P.E.A.R.L.
  • Pledge grant recipients.
  • Pledge, visit www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge and follow Pearl Milling Company on social media at www.facebook.com/pearlmillingcompany and www.instagram.com/pearlmillingcompany/ .
  • Pearl Milling Company brand, owned by The Quaker Oats Company, a unit of PepsiCo, Inc., provides great-tasting pancake mixes, syrups, cornmeal, flour, and grits products that have been helping families create memorable breakfast moments for over a century.

TEN35 named 2021 Small Business of the Year by US Black Chambers, Inc

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TEN35 announced today that the firm has been named the "2021 Small Business of the Year" by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc (USBC).

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TEN35 announced today that the firm has been named the "2021 Small Business of the Year" by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc (USBC).
  • "We're proud to partner with forward-thinking brands looking to make an impact, and it is an honor to be named 2021 Business of the Year by the USBC."
  • The agency represents brands including Facebook, Microsoft, Mountain Dew, Polaris Inc., and General Mills among others and was recently named 2021 Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
  • The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is the voice of Black business and a top advocate for resources and policies that impact Black business owners.

Aunt Jemima Rebrands As Pearl Milling Company

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PepsiCo, Inc., today announced the debut of Pearl Milling Company, the new name of the pancake mix and syrup varieties previously found under the Aunt Jemima brand.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PepsiCo, Inc., today announced the debut of Pearl Milling Company, the new name of the pancake mix and syrup varieties previously found under the Aunt Jemima brand.
  • Pearl Milling Company-branded pancake mixes, syrups, cornmeal, flour, and grits products will start to arrive in market in June 2021.Pearl Milling Company will offer people all their favorite pancake mix and syrup varieties in the same familiar red packaging previously found under the Aunt Jemima brand.
  • Though new to store shelves, Pearl Milling Company was founded in 1888 in St. Joseph, Missouri, and was the originator of the iconic self-rising pancake mix that would later become known as Aunt Jemima.
  • The Quaker Oats Company signed the contract to purchase the Aunt Jemima brand in 1925.