PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. Its portfolio includes carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled water, juices, ready-to-drink beverages, snack foods and convenient foods. Major brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker and SodaStream.
The company sells products through a broad range of channels, including grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, food-service providers, vending operations and e-commerce platforms. PepsiCo serves consumers in North America and international markets across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
PepsiCo was formed in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. In addition to its branded food and beverage products, the company operates manufacturing, distribution and marketing businesses that support its global portfolio. Ramon Laguarta has served as PepsiCo’s chairman and chief executive officer since 2018.
