PepsiCo, Inc.

PepsiCo was formed in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Today, it makes, markets, distributes and sells food and beverages through company operations, bottlers, contract manufacturers and other partners in more than 200 countries and territories.

Its portfolio spans snacks, cereals, dips, sports drinks, soft drinks, water and other beverages, including Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Quaker and SodaStream. The business is organized into six reportable segments covering North American foods and beverages, international beverage franchising, EMEA, Latin American foods and Asia Pacific foods.

PepsiCo is especially strong at combining high-frequency consumer brands with large-scale manufacturing, marketing and distribution. Its operating model includes direct-store delivery, customer warehouses, distributor networks and e-commerce, while its PepsiCo Positive program places sustainability and supply-chain resilience alongside growth objectives.