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Brisk® and Ty Dolla $ign Invite Fans to Enter Dragon Paradise with Epic Concert Event in Miami

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Friday, July 8, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 21, Brisk is bringing Ty Dolla $ign to Miami as part of an epic escape for music lovers, culture creators and foodies alike - "Enter Dragon Paradise." The event at Island Gardens will celebrate the launch of Brisk Dragon Paradise Sparkling Iced Tea, the powerhouse iced tea brand's first-ever sparkling tea available exclusively at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide. The unique product innovation combines mouth-watering tropical dragon fruit, raspberry and blackberry flavors with a hibiscus tea base and a refreshing fizzy sensation for the ultimate taste adventure.

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  • The event at Island Gardens will celebrate the launch of Brisk Dragon Paradise Sparkling Iced Tea, the powerhouse iced tea brand's first-ever sparkling tea available exclusively at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide.
  • "I'm hyped to be in Miami later this month with Brisk to celebrate the new Brisk Dragon Paradise," said Ty Dolla $ign.
  • You know we'll bring the energy from the jump, so we can't wait to see the fans come out and enter Dragon Paradise!"
  • "We're excited to bring the spirit of Brisk Dragon Paradise to life with this epic event, especially within the music and entertainment space that celebrates and embodies the same creative individuality and passion as our fans."

GATORADE SUPPORTS FEMALE MATCH OFFICIALS BY GIVING ACCESS TO A WORLD-FIRST TRAINING PROGRAMME DURING THE UEFA WOMEN'S EURO

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Friday, July 8, 2022

LONDON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade, the world's number one sports drink*, has collaborated with UEFA on a first-of-its-kind initiative to optimise female match officials' health and performance ahead of, and during, the UEFA Women's EURO. The program seeks to assist elite female match officials with a range of personalised consultations on hydration, sports nutrition, and menstruation, in addition to the use of the innovative Gx Sweat Patches during the games for continued assessment and data.

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  • LONDON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade, the world's number one sports drink*, has collaborated with UEFA on a first-of-its-kind initiative to optimise female match officials' health and performance ahead of, and during, the UEFA Women's EURO.
  • To tackle this, and champion elite female match officials, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is providing them with access to a range of educational tools in sports nutrition - the same level of training received by professional athletes.
  • Gatorade's collaboration with the UEFA Women's EURO began in January with a winter training camp.
  • Through working with the UEFA Women's EURO, we have an amazing opportunity to make a meaningful difference in women's football."

PepsiCo's New ESG Summary Offers First Look at Progress Toward Industry-Leading PepsiCo Positive Goals

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

pep+ is embedded in every part of PepsiCo's business and the 2021 ESG Summary details initial progress and real-world examples across three pillars Positive Agriculture, Positive Value Chain and Positive Choices.

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  • pep+ is embedded in every part of PepsiCo's business and the 2021 ESG Summary details initial progress and real-world examples across three pillars Positive Agriculture, Positive Value Chain and Positive Choices.
  • The digital 2021 ESG Summary was designed to link seamlessly with PepsiCo's ESG Topics A-Z , an evergreen deep-dive on PepsiCo's approach and progress for roughly 50 sustainability-related topics.
  • In addition to ongoing transparency in reporting, PepsiCo will continue to publish its ESG Summary annually.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

PepsiCo's Supplier Diversity Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Commits to Spending More than $400 Million Annually with Black and Hispanic-owned Suppliers

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Supplier Diversity Program, where it currently spends more than $1 billion annually with certified, diverse suppliers, including Women, Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+, Native American, Individuals with Disabilities, and U.S. Veterans. The anniversary commemorates a tremendous milestone for the company, from an initial spend of $5 million in 1982 to nearly $30 billion spent over the past 40 years across PepsiCo's entire value chain. The company is also committing to expanding its base and increasing overall spend through new forums, mentorship, partnerships and resources, including increased support around the supplier certification process to help businesses grow and sustain their economic impact for years to come.

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  • A goal part of PepsiCo's pep+ agenda to create growth and shared value with sustainability and human capital at the center.
  • "We've been on this journey for decades and we are committed to growing with our diverse suppliers and procuring new ones.
  • A recent MIT study revealed that the onerous certification process taxes the very companies that supplier diversity programs seek to help.
  • To learn more about potential business opportunities with PepsiCo, interested businesses can visit PepsiCo's Supplier Diversity Portal .

PASTA RONI INTRODUCES NEW HEAT & EAT OFFERINGS TO HELP EASE MEALTIME CHAOS

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

CHICAGO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of Rice-A-Roni and Pasta Roni, the family-favorite 'San Francisco Treat,' are back with another new convenient pasta that takes some of the prep out of mealtime, Pasta Roni Heat & Eat. Versatile, tasty and easy to prepare, Pasta Roni Heat & Eat will debut in two delicious flavors – Penne Alfredo and Rotini Marinara. This pasta dish microwaves in 60 seconds and can complement any lunch or dinner or be enjoyed as a snack on its own.

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  • CHICAGO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of Rice-A-Roni and Pasta Roni, the family-favorite 'San Francisco Treat,' are back with another new convenient pasta that takes some of the prep out of mealtime, Pasta Roni Heat & Eat.
  • Versatile, tasty and easy to prepare, Pasta Roni Heat & Eat will debut in two delicious flavors Penne Alfredo and Rotini Marinara.
  • "With its familiar and dependable flavors similar to the other Heat & Eat varieties, Pasta Roni Heat & Eat will help make meal prep a breeze for busy families in search of delicious and convenient dinner options with less hassle."
  • This month, Pasta Roni Heat & Eat will be available at retailers nationwide starting at a suggested retail price of $2.39.

PEPSICO EXPANDS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL FOOD INSECURITY, ISSUES CALL TO ACTION TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK TOWARDS LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the growing hunger crisis, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, announced an expansion of its holistic efforts to advance food security. Through its global Food for Good initiatives, the Foundation is doubling down on efforts to increase equitable access to nutritious food by increasing its own investments as well as offering three new ways to engage people in fighting hunger.

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  • That number is expected to grow as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and global conflict continue to ravage our global food system.
  • This year, it's directing investments to interventions that have shown can build long-term solutions while it continues to address immediate hunger needs.
  • In addition, PepsiCo is inviting corporations, organizations and community members to take action on global hunger.
  • "We're answering the call to address escalating global food insecurity and we plan to continue with our significant investments.

bubly™ sparkling water Debuts Its First-Ever Mocktail, bellini bliss™, Showing Fans the bubly Side of Working from Home with Once-In-a-Lifetime "WFHawaii" Experience

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, bubly™ sparkling water announces its first-ever limited-edition mocktail—bellini bliss bubly™. Featuring the delicious tropical flavors of peach, pineapple and mango, bellini bliss transports your taste buds to paradise, with no artificial flavors, sweeteners or calories. To commemorate the launch of bellini bliss, bubly is showing fans the bubly side of working from home this National Work From Home Day  – that they can work from anywhere – even in one of the most blissful locations on Earth: Hawaii!

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  • Introducing "WFHawaii" (Work From Hawaii), a bubly side pop-up office experience in which four lucky bubly fans will win a 10-day trip to Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
  • And bellini bliss helps people do just that especially with our one-of-a-kind WFHawaii experience which will give our fans a little taste of bliss this summer."
  • From Wednesday, June 30 (National Work From Home Day) through Friday, July 8, fans can head to TikTok to share their less-than-ideal work-from-home challenges with bubly.
  • bellini bliss bubly will be available this summer in stores nationwide, plus on e-commerce in exclusive variety packs.

PEPSI® Gives Cubs Fans the Chance to Catch a Game with Legend Ryne Sandberg at Wrigley Field for Ultimate Gameday Experience

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball and summertime in Chicago go together like the winning combination of Pepsi and Wild Cherry. So this summer Pepsi is celebrating the most dedicated Chicago Cubs fans by putting a cherry on top of their gameday experience with an opportunity to watch a game from a suite at Wrigley Field with Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, win a pair of gameday tickets to watch the Cubs take on the New York Mets July 16 or July 17, and party at a pop-up event at Gallagher Way.

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  • Starting today through July 10, tell us what would put a cherry on top of your Wrigley Field experience on Twitter using hashtag #PepsiCherryOnTopSweepstakes and tagging @Pepsi.
  • "Spending time with diehard Cubs fans is one of my favorite things about being part of the Cubs family," said Ryne Sandberg.
  • "We're proud to give Cubs fans another unique way to experience the game this season."
  • Follow @Pepsi on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest with Pepsi.

Pepsi® Joins EstrellaTV’s ‘La Academia’ as Official Beverage Sponsor

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Pepsi will be joining the series La Academia on EstrellaTV as the official U.S. beverage sponsor of the legendary Latin music competition series.

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  • Pepsi will be joining the series La Academia on EstrellaTV as the official U.S. beverage sponsor of the legendary Latin music competition series.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005913/en/
    Contestants perform a tribute to Juan Gabriel in the June 19 episode of "La Academia" on EstrellaTV.
  • "La Academia" is a co-production of TV Azteca and Estrella Media.
  • We are honored that Pepsi is using La Academia as a vehicle to market and speak to the Hispanic consumer, said Steve Mandala, Chief Revenue and Local Media Officer, Estrella Media.

MTN DEW® LAUNCHES NEW "SKATEBOARDING IS UNSTOPPABLE" CAMPAIGN, UNLOCKING OFF-LIMITS SPOTS FOR SKATEBOARDERS NATIONWIDE

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN DEW® and MTN DEW ZERO announce the launch of their newest action sports campaign, Skateboarding Is Unstoppable. Skateboarding exemplifies more than just the act of riding for the people who love it: it becomes part of their identity, fosters a sense of community, encourages resilience, and inspires creativity. The campaign celebrates and amplifies how far skateboarding has progressed – from a counter-culture fad to an Olympic sport that defines culture – ahead of the upcoming Summer Dew Tour at Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, Iowa, July 29 and 30.

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  • Key locations will include:
    "I love skateboarding, and I'm excited to be a part of Skateboarding is Unstoppable with MTN DEW," comments Mariah Duran, MTN DEW pro skateboarder and Olympian.
  • "We're thrilled to launch this excitingnew campaign to support skateboarding," says Matthew Nielsten, senior director of marketing at MTN DEW.
  • 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip.
  • In addition to the original MOUNTAIN DEW and DIET MOUNTAIN DEW, the permanent DEW product line includes MTN DEW KICKSTART, MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED, MOUNTAIN DEW VOLTAGE, MTN DEW ZERO SUGAR, new MTN DEW MAJOR MELON and MTN DEW MAJOR MELON ZERO SUGAR.