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Frito-Lay Deepens Commitment to Southern Dallas in Celebration of One-Year Anniversary of Southern Dallas Thrives Initiative

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Companies, Food and drink, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Fritos, Dallas

The additional funding brings the company's total commitment to Southern Dallas to more than $3 million.

Key Points: 
  • The additional funding brings the company's total commitment to Southern Dallas to more than $3 million.
  • Frito-Lay is the founding partner of Southern Dallas Thrives, an initiative created alongside United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and The PepsiCo Foundation.
  • In addition, Frito-Lay employees dedicated over 3,000 volunteer hours in Southern Dallas agencies and schools.
  • The $1 million Pathways by PepsiCo grant will focus on workforce readiness and development programming for women in Southern Dallas.

Frito-Lay and Feed the Children Partner in Third Annual Event to Help Defeat Hunger in Birmingham, Ala.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Companies, Food and drink, Food industry, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Fritos, Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham

The event kicks off Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. CT at Birmingham Crossplex, 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, Ala.

Key Points: 
  • The event kicks off Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. CT at Birmingham Crossplex, 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, Ala.
  • Volunteers from Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Feed the Children and the City of Birmingham will be onsite serving families and assisting with distribution during the event.
  • Since 2010, Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, and Feed the Children have provided more than 88,000 families across the U.S. everyday care items and food.
  • The annual event is part of a larger initiative between the organizations to provide much-needed resources in effort to fight childhood hunger in Birmingham.

Frito-Lay Variety Packs Shines A Light On Childhood Safety With Limited-Edition Reflective Trick-Or-Treat Bag Filled With Snacks

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Food and drink, Snack foods, Foods, Frito-Lay, Lay's, Fritos, Safe Kids Worldwide

That's why Frito-Lay Variety Packs is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to raise awareness around the issue of children's safety with the introduction of its first-ever limited-edition reflective trick-or-treat bag.

Key Points: 
  • That's why Frito-Lay Variety Packs is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to raise awareness around the issue of children's safety with the introduction of its first-ever limited-edition reflective trick-or-treat bag.
  • For $19.99, the reflective trick-or-treat bag is filled with an 18-count of Frito-Lay's Flavor Mix Variety Pack and is available to purchase online at amazon.com/fritolayvarietypacks and kroger.com/getspotted .
  • "From the reflective bag and stickers to safety tips from our partners at Safe Kids Worldwide, each aspect of the Frito-Lay Variety Packs 'Get Spotted' program is designed to make safety precautions fun and easy to follow for the entire family."
  • To learn more about the Frito-Lay Variety Packs support of Safe Kids Worldwide and the brand's "Get Spotted" program, visit www.FLVPHalloween.com .

Smart50™ Pops Into Fall: Smartfood® Popcorn Launches New Snack At Just 50 Calories Per Cup

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Food and drink, Foods, Snack foods, Popcorn, Frito-Lay, Smartfood, Fritos, Snack, Flavor

Air popped and full of flavor, Smart50 is available in White Cheddar and Sea Salt, bringing consumers two satisfying flavors at 50 calories per cup or less.

Key Points: 
  • Air popped and full of flavor, Smart50 is available in White Cheddar and Sea Salt, bringing consumers two satisfying flavors at 50 calories per cup or less.
  • The new product line offers great tasting, ready-to-eat popcorn perfect for any occasion, whether you are on-the-go or looking for something easy to snack on at home.
  • It delivers on the same delicious taste that consumers already know and love from Smartfood using high-quality and carefully selected ingredients to create a better-for-you option.
  • Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate Web site, http://www.fritolay.com/ , the Snack Chat blog, http://www.snacks.com/ and on Twitter at twitter.com/fritolay.

KFC Canada and Frito Lay Canada Join Forces, Launch Limited Edition New Bar-B-Q Tenders Innovation

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Food and drink, Foods, Food industry, Lay's, Frito-Lay, Yum! Brands, KFC, Fritos, Potato chip, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay Canada

VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -KFC Canada and Frito Lay Canada today announced an epic new food collaboration: KFC x Lay's Bar-B-Q Tenders.

Key Points: 
  • VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -KFC Canada and Frito Lay Canada today announced an epic new food collaboration: KFC x Lay's Bar-B-Q Tenders.
  • The limited-edition collaboration features KFC's 100 per-cent real Canadian farm raised chicken tenders coated in Lay's sweet and smoky Bar-B-Q potato chips.
  • "When the idea of combining two global iconic brands to create the KFC x Lays Bar-B-Q Tenders was born, we just had to make it happen" said Sam Redman, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC Canada.
  • To learn more about KFC Canada, visit our website www.kfc.ca
    Lay's is one of the leading brands from PepsiCo's global snack portfolio.

Frito-Lay and Feed the Children Unite to Fight Hunger in Atlanta at Eighth Annual Event

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Food and drink, Companies, Snack foods, Frito-Lay, Feed the Children, Lay's, PepsiCo, Fritos, Atlanta

ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Frito-Lay's ongoing national partnership with Feed the Children is on its eighth year giving back to Atlanta residents.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Frito-Lay's ongoing national partnership with Feed the Children is on its eighth year giving back to Atlanta residents.
  • Volunteers from PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Feed the Children and the AAAG will be onsite serving families and assisting with distribution during the event.
  • The annual event is part of a larger initiative between the organizations to provide much-needed resources in effort to fight childhood hunger in Atlanta.
  • "We are not only providing food and essentials to Atlanta familiesbut also hope," said Travis Arnold, president and CEO, Feed the Children.

PepsiCo and Feed the Children Bring Food, Daily Essentials to 800 Baltimore Families

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Friday, September 27, 2019
Companies, Food and drink, Cities in the United States, The Salvation Army, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Frito-Lay, Feed the Children, PepsiCo, Fritos, Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Throughout the past 10 years, PepsiCo and Feed the Children have helped feed more than 88,000 families across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Throughout the past 10 years, PepsiCo and Feed the Children have helped feed more than 88,000 families across the United States.
  • Families pre-identified by the Salvation Army will receive enough food and essentials to supplement meals for a week.
  • The event kicks off Friday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. EDT at M&T Bank Stadium, Lot O, 701 W. Ostend St., Baltimore, Md.
  • Volunteers from Frito-Lay, Pepsi, the Salvation Army and Feed the Children will be onsite serving families and assisting with distribution during the event.

High Profile, Inc. President and CEO Purchases Company, Now Full Owner

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Companies, Frito-Lay, Procter & Gamble, Fritos

R. Jock Stafford founded High Profile, Inc. in the summer of 1987.

Key Points: 
  • R. Jock Stafford founded High Profile, Inc. in the summer of 1987.
  • After corporate moves with Procter & Gamble and Frito Lay, he started High Profile with the vision of offering the most professional staffing firm in Dallas.
  • In August of 2019, Bronwyn purchased the company from Jock Stafford, and is now owner, CEO, and President of one of the largest staffing firms in Dallas.
  • Bronwyn's dedication to promoting the values and philosophy of High Profile continues to carry the company to new heights.

PepsiCo and Feed the Children's 10th Annual Partnership Supplies Food and Essentials for 800 Detroit Families

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Companies, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Fritos, Pepsi Philippines

PepsiCo generatedmore than$64billionin net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana.

Key Points: 
  • PepsiCo generatedmore than$64billionin net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana.
  • PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than$1 billioneach in estimated annual retail sales.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose.
  • "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.

The Heat Is On: Smartfood® Popcorn Introduces New Flamin' Hot® White Cheddar Flavor

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Food and drink, Snack foods, Foods, Popcorn, Frito-Lay, Smartfood, Lay's, Fritos, Cheddar cheese, Frito-Lay Canada, Munchies

PLANO, Texas, July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of Frito-Lay's Flamin' Hot flavor offering will be fired up over the latest product to hit store shelves this month new Smartfood Flamin' Hot White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of Frito-Lay's Flamin' Hot flavor offering will be fired up over the latest product to hit store shelves this month new Smartfood Flamin' Hot White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn.
  • The air-popped popcorn tossed in flavors of white cheddar cheese and plenty of Flamin' Hot heat is the popcorn flavor you didn't even know you were waiting for, with 15g of whole grains per serving.
  • Smartfood Flamin' Hot White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn is free of artificial flavors and contains no added MSG fitting right in with Smartfood's long-standing commitment to using only high-quality, carefully selected and premium ingredients.
  • While supplies last, Smartfood Flamin' Hot White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn will be available through the summer at retailers searchable via the Store Locator at Smartfood.com .