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PEPSICO® FORGES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH EA SPORTS FC™ TO HELP DELIVER FAN-FIRST FUTURE OF FOOTBALL

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo® has announced a new multi-year global partnership with EA SPORTS making three of its flagship brands - Pepsi, Gatorade, and Lay's - proud new partners of the hotly-anticipated football gaming property, EA SPORTS FC.

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  • NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo® has announced a new multi-year global partnership with EA SPORTS making three of its flagship brands - Pepsi, Gatorade, and Lay's - proud new partners of the hotly-anticipated football gaming property, EA SPORTS FC.
  • Through this partnership, which is born out of a mutual ambition to shape the future of football fandom, PepsiCo is proud to champion and support EA SPORTS FC.
  • The partnership will also provide a platform to further collaborate on existing PepsiCo initiatives, encouraging participation in football and gender equality in the sport.
  • Adam Warner, Head of Global Sports and Partnerships at PepsiCo, commented: "EA SPORTS is an iconic brand in the realm of football and has revolutionized fan engagement.

Feeding the Future: Food Lion Feeds Helps Provide More Than 17.5 Million Meals

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Monday, July 10, 2023

SALISBURY, N.C., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with Food Lion customers and participating vendor partners, Food Lion Feeds helped provide more than 17.5 million meals* to nourish neighbors and their children, surpassing the annual Summers Without Hunger campaign’s goal of 16 million meals.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with Food Lion customers and participating vendor partners, Food Lion Feeds helped provide more than 17.5 million meals* to nourish neighbors and their children, surpassing the annual Summers Without Hunger campaign’s goal of 16 million meals.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • “At Food Lion, we believe that no child should have to go hungry,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.
  • Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped to provide more than 1 billion meals** to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals** by 2025.

ISSAM ASINGA Named 2022-23 Gatorade National BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Player Of The Year

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

MONTVERDE, Fla., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Issam Asinga of Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year.

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  • MONTVERDE, Fla., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Issam Asinga of Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year.
  • Asinga won the prestigious award for his accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Players of the Year who have combined for more than 19 gold medals and 14 National Championships.
  • "No prep track athlete across America grabbed more attention this spring than Issam Asinga," said Rich Gonzalez, editor of PrepCalTrack.com.
  • The 6-foot, 178-pound senior broke one national record and set an all-conditions national record in a second event this past season.

KENNEDY FULLER Named 2022-23 Gatorade National GIRLS SOCCER Player Of The Year

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Friday, June 30, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Kennedy Fuller of Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Fuller won the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Girls Soccer Players of the Year who have combined for more than 17 gold medals and nine National Championships. 

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  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Kennedy Fuller of Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
  • Fuller won the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Girls Soccer Players of the Year who have combined for more than 17 gold medals and nine National Championships.
  • Fuller beat out nearly half a million other student-athletes who play girls soccer nationwide, topping the list of state winners in girls soccer who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 44 with signed National Letters of Intent to play girls soccer at Division I colleges/universities and 32 with a GPA of 4.0 and above.
  • "Kennedy Fuller is a once-in-a-generation talent," said J.R. Eskilson, National Analyst for PrepSocccer.com.

ANGELINA NAPOLEON NAMED 2022-23 GATORADE NATIONAL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

ALLEGANY, N.Y., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Angelina Napoleon of Allegany-Limestone Central School in Allegany, N.Y. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Player of the Year.

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  • ALLEGANY, N.Y., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Angelina Napoleon of Allegany-Limestone Central School in Allegany, N.Y. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Player of the Year.
  • Napoleon won the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Players of the Year who have combined for more than 71 gold medals and 34 National Championships.
  • The Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes athletes not just for their excellence on the playing surface, but for their commitment in the classroom and impact in their community.
  • From the pool of state winners, one national winner is selected in each of the 12 sports.

Muscle Milk "The Lifting Project" Enlists WNBA All-Star Candace Parker and National Fitness Campaign to Expand Access to Strength Through Outdoor Fitness Court

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

CHICAGO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exercise is a key component to leading a healthy lifestyle, though some would-be gym-goers feel intimidated in traditional fitness spaces, and many lack suitable fitness resources. Muscle Milk is on a mission to address these challenges and help make fitness more accessible for all through its cause-based initiative, "The Lifting Project." Now in its second year, The Lifting Project is teaming up with seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to help communities across the country own their strength.

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  • Muscle Milk is on a mission to address these challenges and help make fitness more accessible for all through its cause-based initiative, "The Lifting Project."
  • Now in its second year, The Lifting Project is teaming up with seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to help communities across the country own their strength.
  • Muscle Milk, Candace Parker and NFC are working together to build a brand-new, public outdoor Muscle Milk Fitness Court® for one community in need in either Los Angeles, Orlando or Atlanta in 2023 — and exercisers get to choose the final location .
  • Follow along on Muscle Milk's social channels ( Instagram and Twitter ) to find out which deserving community will receive a Muscle Milk Fitness Court.

RANSFORD GYAN NAMED 2022-23 GATORADE NATIONAL BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ransford Gyan of St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, N.J. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ransford Gyan of St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, N.J. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
  • Gyan beat out nearly half a million other student-athletes who play boys soccer nationwide, topping the list of state winners in boys soccer who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 27 with signed National Letters of Intent to play boys soccer at Division I colleges/universities and 37 with a GPA of 3.5 and above.
  • "Ransford Gyan was the most impactful and most valuable player in boys high school soccer during the 2022-23 season," said J.R. Eskilson, National Analyst for PrepSocccer.com.
  • "Ransford is an undisputed leader both in competition and in his community, which is why he earned the Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year award."

PEPSICO EXTENDS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS DURING A PIVOTAL TIME IN THE LEAGUE'S HISTORY

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, a proud partner of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) since 2015, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership for another three years, until June 2027, further strengthening its presence across the elite football landscape. PepsiCo is the first sponsor to renew the UCL collaboration and comes at a pivotal time as the competition format changes and the number of participating clubs increases, providing fans new ways to enjoy iconic PepsiCo brands including Pepsi®, Lays® and Gatorade®.

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  • The next era of the PepsiCo and UCL partnership will fuel a two-way dialogue between brands and fans and will generate cultural moments of global conversation.
  • This partnership with take digital and data engagement to the next level and continue to capture new growth channels.
  • "For the past eight years, our global markets have delivered best-in-class activations, harnessing the combined power of the UEFA Champions League and PepsiCo iconic food and beverage brands.
  • Championing sustainability: At the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final and the 2023 UEFA Women's Champions League Final, PepsiCo and UEFA implemented innovative circular economy practices to minimize the impact of football on the environment and drive resource efficiencies.

PEPSICO EXTENDS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS DURING A PIVOTAL TIME IN THE LEAGUE'S HISTORY

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, a proud partner of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) since 2015, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership for another three years, until June 2027, further strengthening its presence across the elite football landscape. PepsiCo is the first sponsor to renew the UCL collaboration and comes at a pivotal time as the competition format changes and the number of participating clubs increases, providing fans new ways to enjoy iconic PepsiCo brands including Pepsi MAX®, Lays® and Gatorade®.  

Key Points: 
  • The next era of the PepsiCo and UCL partnership will fuel a two-way dialogue between brands and fans and will generate cultural moments of global conversation.
  • This partnership with take digital and data engagement to the next level and continue to capture new growth channels.
  • "For the past eight years, our global markets have delivered best-in-class activations, harnessing the combined power of the UEFA Champions League and PepsiCo iconic food and beverage brands.
  • Championing sustainability: At the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final and the 2023 UEFA Women's Champions League Final, PepsiCo and UEFA implemented innovative circular economy practices to minimize the impact of football on the environment and drive resource efficiencies.

AVA BROWN Named 2022-23 Gatorade National Softball Player Of The Year

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY, Texas, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ava Brown of Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, Texas is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year.

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  • MONTGOMERY, Texas, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ava Brown of Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, Texas is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year.
  • Brown won the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Softball Players of the Year who have combined for more than 17 gold medals and five National Championships.
  • Brown has volunteered with her local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and as a youth softball coach.
  • She has signed a national letter of intent to play softball on scholarship at the University of Florida this fall.