Compeer Financial Collaborates with PepsiCo to Provide Strip-Till Equipment Financing
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PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is collaborating with Compeer Financial and other partners on RegenLend, a pilot strip-till equipment leasing program that supports soil conservation practices.
Compeer leases strip-till equipment to farmers, while PepsiCo covers two annual lease payments for participants farming at least 600 acres.
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News Market Reaction – PEP
On the day this news was published, PEP declined 0.41%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | Strategic partnership deal | Positive | +1.1% | Strengthened Celsius–PepsiCo alliance with investment and brand portfolio changes. |
| Jun 11 | Marketing partnership | Positive | -0.5% | Cracker Jill women’s sports campaign with Allyson Felix and charity support. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Partnership headlines have produced mixed price reactions, with one positive and one negative move around past announcements.
Over the past two years, PepsiCo-related partnership news has ranged from strategic brand and distribution deals to marketing collaborations. On Aug 29, 2025, a strengthened long-term partnership between Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo, including a $585 million investment and brand transfers, coincided with a 1.14% move. On Jun 11, 2024, a Cracker Jack–Allyson Felix campaign partnership saw a -0.5% reaction. Today’s RegenLend collaboration continues PepsiCo’s pattern of value-chain and brand-focused alliances.
Historical Comparison
Past partnership headlines around PepsiCo have shown an average move of 0.32%, with both positive and negative single-day reactions, framing today’s farming-collaboration news within a modest-impact pattern.
Historically, partnership news centered on brand, distribution, and marketing initiatives; the RegenLend collaboration extends this pattern into value-chain sustainability and agricultural financing.
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Pilot program integrates collaborations across industry partners to offset farmer investments in soil conservation practices
"As a leading farm lender, we listen to the priorities and concerns of farmers we serve. Soil conservation practices continue to evolve and opportunities abound for farmers to learn about and improve soil health. RegenLend is a program designed to use supply chain incentives to help bridge the financial investment in soil health technology, such as new strip tillage systems, that can be a burden to farmers' bottom line," said Bryan Stanek, managing director of new markets with Compeer Financial. "We are proud to work with PepsiCo in creating unique programs like RegenLend as they are committed to supporting our farmers in their journey to realizing the long-term gains their land and operations can experience from improved soil health."
Strip-till can be an initial steppingstone for farmers exploring soil conservation practices to improve soil health on their farms. Strip tillage can improve soil health and contribute to long-term yield and water retention enhancements. The practice also can deliver fuel and labor cost savings on the farm through reduced trips across the field, improved efficiency in preparing the seedbed for planting and more precise fertilizer placement.
However, strip-till also comes with an upfront investment in equipment that can present a barrier to many farmers. The new RegenLend program addresses this barrier by leveraging a unique collaboration between the farmer, an ag lender and the food value chain.
"We are constantly looking for ways to collaborate with companies across the value chain to support farmers' efforts in producing a sustainable food supply. The RegenLend program is one example of how we are collaborating on unique programs that help farmers navigate rising costs and weather challenges so together we can build a more resilient food system," said Caitlin Colegrove, PepsiCo's sustainable agriculture lead for
"Every farmer's conservation journey is different, and they need a variety of solutions to succeed," said Vincent Gauthier, senior manager of agriculture at EDF. "Financing that helps farmers invest in conservation equipment and technology is a critical part of that toolbox."
Using its expertise in innovative market-based sustainability solutions, EDF collaborated with Compeer Financial, SWOF and PepsiCo to develop the RegenLend pilot program to unlock investments and help farmers navigate the transition to conservation farming practices.
Dan Yeoman, managing director of SWOF, said, "Farmers are increasingly looking to practices like strip-till that improve soil health, reduce erosion, and preserve their land for the next generation. Innovative programs like RegenLend provide new, scalable pathways to support farmers through that transition — delivering long-term benefits for their operations, their watersheds, and the food supply chain."
In its initial pilot year, the RegenLend program is available to farmers interested in leasing strip-till equipment to implement soil conservation practices on at least 600 acres. More information is available at compeer.com/RegenLend.
Media Contact:
Rachel Kent
Rachel.Kent@pepsico.com
About Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. The
Compeer Financial is the third largest cooperative of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of lending institutions supporting agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
About Soil and Water Outcomes Fund
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) partners with public and private organizations to support farmer adoption of conservation practices that deliver measurable environmental outcomes within priority watersheds and partner supply sheds. Since 2020, SWOF has enrolled more than 3 million acres across 20 states, generating over 2.5 million metric tons of CO2e reductions and removals, over 20 million pounds of nitrogen runoff reductions, and 1.5 million pounds of phosphorus reductions. SWOF is a subsidiary of the Iowa Soybean Association.
About Environmental Defense Fund
With more than 3 million members, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships to turn solutions into action. edf.org
Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and provider, and an equal credit opportunity lender. This is not a commitment to lend, lease or extend credit. There is no guarantee that all applicants will qualify. Other restrictions, program and underwriting criteria apply. Terms, conditions and programs are subject to change without notice.
Contact:
Jill Carlson, Public Relations Strategist
jill.carlson@compeer.com or (309) 502-2805
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