PepsiCo Cork expansion delayed as residents raise health, noise and rodent concerns

PepsiCo’s €127m expansion in Cork is under appeal as residents raise health and environmental concerns over the project’s scale

PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, said in 2023 it was nearing completion of a €127 million investment at its facility in Little Island, Cork. Pic: PepsiCo

An ambitious expansion plan by drinks giant PepsiCo at its Little Island facility in Cork has been delayed following a series of objections from local residents and politicians, with issues raised ranging from noise disruptions, increased rodent sightings and health concerns.

The beverage company announced in 2023 that it was nearing completion of its €127m project which will see additional manufacturing capacity at the plant and further investment in its R&D campus.