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Pepsi® Returns as the Official Soft Drink Partner of The 48th Annual Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi® returns for the sophomore year of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic presented by Ready Life as the official game-day soft drink partner of the highly anticipated HBCU match-up between Jackson State University & Florida A&M University in the heart of Miami Gardens, FL, on September 4, 2022, at Hard Rock Stadium!

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  • "We are honored that Pepsi has recommitted to support the revival of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic as an official sponsor," stated Kendra Bulluck, Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic Committee.
  • This year, fans can score a Denny's Orange Blossom Classic weekend getaway through a Pepsi partnership with participating Circle K's in Florida and Mississippi, now through August 19.
  • "Pepsi is elated to once again partner with the SWAC to amplify culture sports, music and more."
  • After a 43-year hiatus, The Orange Blossom Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

PepsiCo Announces Timing and Availability of Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced that it will issue its third quarter 2022 (endingSeptember 3) financial results and other related information onWednesday, October 12, 2022by posting the following materials and links on the company's website at www.pepsico.com/investors .

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced that it will issue its third quarter 2022 (endingSeptember 3) financial results and other related information onWednesday, October 12, 2022by posting the following materials and links on the company's website at www.pepsico.com/investors .
  • PepsiCo generatedmore than $79 billionin net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream.
  • PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than$1 billioneach in estimated annual retail sales.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

LAY'S® MASHES UP SNACK AISLE WITH NEWEST BATCH OF FLAVOR SWAP RELEASES

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready for flavor déjà vu? Last summer, the Lay's brand introduced new potato chips inspired by other fan-favorite Frito-Lay flavors that had fans asking themselves, "Wait, is this Doritos or Lay's?" Now, Lay's is adding another twist to summer snacking with the return of its iconic Lay's Flavor Swap lineup, including beloved Doritos, Funyuns and Cheetos mashups, along with the brand-new Lay's Kettle Cooked Fritos Chili Cheese.

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  • "This year's newest addition combines our Kettle Cooked variety and the popular Fritos Chili Cheese flavor to make a powerful addition to an already stacked lineup.
  • LAY'S CHEETOS Flavor: What happens when the cheesiness of Cheetos snacks meets the delicious crispiness of Lay's chips?
  • LAY'S DORITOS COOL RANCH Flavor: Ever wondered what Doritos Cool Ranch flavor would taste like on Lay's chips?
  • To learn more about Lay's and its newest Flavor Swap lineup, fans can head over to www.lays.com or check out Lay's on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.

PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation Partner with World Central Kitchen, Save the Children to Provide Relief for Families Impacted by Kentucky Flooding

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo, and its philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, announced partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Save the Children to provide meals, potable water and disaster relief to those impacted by severe flooding in eastern Kentucky.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo, and its philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, announced partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Save the Children to provide meals, potable water and disaster relief to those impacted by severe flooding in eastern Kentucky.
  • "PepsiCo has a long history in Kentucky and 1,400 of our employees call it home.
  • Our roots are planted deep and we're heartbroken to see so many families, including 27 of our own, displaced by this disaster."
  • Donations can be made online in support of flood relief to Save the Children , World Central Kitchen , and the American Red Cross .

FRITO-LAY VARIETY PACKS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM INSPIRES 1 MILLION MORE GIRLS TO PURSUE STEM CAREERS BY 2025

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls around the world have gazed into the night sky wondering what's out there and dreaming of what they can achieve. Frito-Lay Variety Packs is committed to fueling those dreams of exploration, discovery and achievement by teaming up with actress and science-fiction star Sonequa Martin-Green for the return of its Back-to-School Blast Off program. This year, the iconic snack brand also partnered with STEM Next's Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs by 2025. The snack brand will donate $100,000 to further the program's mission and send the organization's inaugural Flight Crew of aspiring space explorers to Space Camp®.  

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  • This year, the iconic snack brand also partnered with STEM Next's Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs by 2025.
  • "I'm honored for the opportunity to joinFrito-Lay Variety Packs in their mission to inspire talented young girls everywhere to develop their passions for STEM and pursue their dreams."
  • "Frito-Lay Variety Packs has always been an important staple of the back-to-school season, and we're thrilled to celebrate young girls in STEM alongside Sonequa Martin-Green and Million Girls Moonshot," said Danielle O'Keefe, senior director of brand marketing for Frito-Lay Variety Packs.
  • In September 2020, STEM Next launched The Million Girls Moonshot , which seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make.

Pure Leaf Subtly Sweet Lower Sugar Iced Tea Launches TikTok "Hotline" with Actress and Singer Coco Jones for Women Who Are Tired of Being "Too Sweet"

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pure Leaf Iced Tea announced a partnership with actress and singer Coco Jones to launch the Subtly Sweet "Hotline" on TikTok in honor of its new Subtly Sweet Lower Sugar Iced Teas.

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  • The Subtly Sweet "Hotline" will live on Coco Jones' TikTok channel , where she'll invite women to share their "am I being too sweet?"
  • In tea, Pure Leaf says "no" to artificial flavors, tea powders and concentrate, and to anything that doesn't make Pure Leaf better.
  • oz bottle of Pure Leaf Subtly Sweet Lower Sugar Iced Tea contains 20 calories and 5g of added real sugar, which is 85% less sugar than the brand's Sweet Tea offering.
  • To find the new Subtly Sweet Lower Sugar Iced Tea product line in a store near you, please visit https://contact.pepsico.com/pureleaf/product-locator .

PepsiCo and AQUA Carpatica Announce Strategic Relationship

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with premium Romanian spring water AQUA Carpatica under which PepsiCo will own a 20 percent equity stake in AQUA Carpatica. Under the agreement, PepsiCo will have rights to distribute the spring water in Romania and in Poland with opportunities to expand into other markets, including the United States.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with premium Romanian spring water AQUA Carpatica under which PepsiCo will own a 20 percent equity stake in AQUA Carpatica.
  • "With its excellent taste and premium positioning, AQUA Carpatica is a perfect complement to PepsiCo's existing premium beverage portfolio," said Silviu Popovici, CEO of PepsiCo Europe.
  • I am delighted with the opportunity to join with PepsiCo to expand our footprint in Europe and explore opportunities to bring AQUA Carpatica and its health benefits to new consumers in new markets," said Jean Valvis, Founder of AQUA Carpatica.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

PepsiCo and AQUA Carpatica Announce Strategic Relationship

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with premium Romanian spring water AQUA Carpatica under which PepsiCo will own a 20 percent equity stake in AQUA Carpatica. Under the agreement, PepsiCo will have rights to distribute the spring water in Romania and in Poland with opportunities to expand into other markets, including the United States.

Key Points: 
  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with premium Romanian spring water AQUA Carpatica under which PepsiCo will own a 20 percent equity stake in AQUA Carpatica.
  • "With its excellent taste and premium positioning, AQUA Carpatica is a perfect complement to PepsiCo's existing premium beverage portfolio," said Silviu Popovici, CEO of PepsiCo Europe.
  • I am delighted with the opportunity to join with PepsiCo to expand our footprint in Europe and explore opportunities to bring AQUA Carpatica and its health benefits to new consumers in new markets," said Jean Valvis, Founder of AQUA Carpatica.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

PepsiCo & Celsius Announce Long-Term Distribution Agreement and Investment

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Monday, August 1, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc., (NASDAQ: PEP) and Celsius Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: CELH), maker of a leading global fitness energy drink, CELSIUS®, today announced a definitive agreement forging a long-term strategic distribution arrangement. The distribution agreement initially transitions Celsius' current U.S. distribution to PepsiCo's best-in-class capabilities. As part of the transaction, PepsiCo will also make an investment in Celsius in support of its growth agenda and will nominate a director to serve on Celsius' Board of Directors.

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  • UBS Investment Bank and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated served as financial advisors and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal advisor to Celsius.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).
  • Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global consumer packaged goods company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its master brand CELSIUS.
  • CELSIUS is backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits CELSIUS provides.

Pepsi Celebrates the Most Hotly Contested Latin Dishes to Show Fans that No Matter Their Preference, Their Favorite Dishes Are #MejorConPepsi

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Friday, July 29, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every Hispanic family has their own heated debate on a favorite dish – whether it's the perfect take on arroz con pollo, the right preparation for tacos, a special empanada technique, or what it takes to get the most balanced ceviche. In celebration of this great cultural debate, Pepsi is highlighting the diversity of Latin American cuisine with new content and a reward for fans, to prove that no matter how a signature dish is enjoyed it can be #MejorConPepsi.

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  • Fans can tune in to the content to see how Fat Joe and Lorena each enjoy these dishes in their own way.
  • "I love seeing Pepsi showing up for the culture and highlighting one of the things Lorena and I love the most about it - the cuisine," said Fat Joe.
  • In celebration and support of local eats, the brand is also launching an exclusive DoorDash offer for fans to enjoy their own favorite Hispanic dishes.
  • We encourage fans to get involved and join the debate by ordering their own local favorites - done their way and #MejorConPepsi."