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Marias Gamesa® Encourages Connection Among Latina Moms with the Return of Cafecito Con Marias Gamesa Campaign and Virtual Community

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Mother's Day, the iconic Mexican cookie brand Marias Gamesa® is bringing back Cafecito con Marias Gamesa, a platform offering a virtual community of support for Latinas navigating motherhood in the U.S. This year, Marias Gamesa is partnering with parenting podcast Super Mamás to explore the topics of relationships and prioritizing personal interests after the brand's recent survey revealed Latina moms aren't leaning on their village of support, including their own moms or mother figures.

Key Points: 
  • Marias Gamesa is helping Latina moms connect with a supportive virtual community.
  • 62% of Latina moms report feeling relieved after connecting with their own mothers after challenging parenting moments.
  • While 64% of Latina moms said they have support systems, 20% aren't using them and face tough parenting moments alone.
  • 83% of Latina moms reported feeling judged for their parenting decisions, with meal choices being the common source of scrutiny.

GRANDMA'S® Cookies Celebrates its New Look with Remix from Hip-Hop Legends Salt-N-Pepa and Gives One Lucky Winner $10,000

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

PLANO, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- No one can spoil you quite like grandma does, and GRANDMA'S® Cookies – the brand baking up memories for more than 110 years – is no exception. GRANDMA'S Cookies has enlisted iconic hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa to debut its new look and drop the first of many treats for cookie lovers and hip-hop fans alike: a reimagined version of the classic nursery rhyme, "Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?". The remix was co-written with Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton who star in an accompanying video that fans can now watch on Instagram @grandmascookies.

Key Points: 
  • The remix was co-written with Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton who star in an accompanying video that fans can now watch on Instagram @grandmascookies .
  • To make things even sweeter, GRANDMA'S Cookies is treating cookie lovers to weeks of exclusive content and epic prizes.
  • GRANDMA'S Cookies can be found at retailers nationwide and on grandmascookies.com with new packaging featuring an update to its iconic logo.
  • "With over 110 years of history, GRANDMA'S Cookies is excited to celebrate our beloved flavors that fans know and love along with our modern look."

Rockstar Energy Drink® and Global Superstar Myke Towers Unveil the Next Rising Star in Latin Urban Music

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockstar Energy Drink and Myke Towers, a globally renowned Puerto Rican rapper and songwriter, today announced GiL as the official winner of "Rockstar Energy Presents: Mic Check con Myke Towers," a national campaign launched in December of 2023 to discover the next generation of aspiring Latin urban music stars.

Key Points: 
  • From the top three finalists, Towers hand selected GiL as the next big act in Latin urban music for her vibrant energy and cool sound that blends Trap, R&B and Urbano genres.
  • "At Rockstar Energy, we are dedicated to providing people with the right kind of energy to own any moment.
  • I want to thank Rockstar Energy and Myke for giving me this life-changing opportunity to advance my career.
  • To learn more about the upcoming performance and keep up with the latest on the Rockstar Energy and Myke Towers partnership, visit www.rockstarenergy.com and follow @RockstarEnergy across social channels.

PepsiCo Announces Webcast of Annual Shareholders' Meeting

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: PEP) virtual annual shareholders' meeting (the "Annual Meeting") will be webcast live on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Key Points: 
  • PURCHASE, N.Y., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: PEP) virtual annual shareholders' meeting (the "Annual Meeting") will be webcast live on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
  • The Annual Meeting will be a virtual-only meeting.
  • As described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting previously distributed, shareholders as of the close of business on March 1, 2024, the record date, are entitled to participate in and vote at the Annual Meeting.
  • Online access to the audio webcast will open shortly prior to the start of the Annual Meeting.

Global Potato Chip Icon LAY'S® Teams Up with Soccer Icon Lionel Messi for Reveal of New Soccer Rally Cry: 'Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's'

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

PLANO, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soccer season is in full swing and fans around the country are getting together to enjoy games, LAY'S® potato chips in hand, singing the beloved "Olé" chant after every goal. Now, the iconic potato chip brand is giving fans a few extra reasons to cheer this season with help from none other than the soccer G.O.A.T, Lionel Messi, in a way only he and Lay's can. Together, the two global icons invite fans to embrace a new rally cry – "Oh-Lay's" – with the debut of a catchy new campaign and the launch of exclusive, collectible-worthy Lay's bags to mark Messi's first chip shot goal this year.

Key Points: 
  • Messi's love of Lay's and the game encourages soccer fans worldwide to join in with chants of "Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's."
  • To get consumers in on the action, America's favorite potato chip brand is celebrating an "Oh-Lay's" anthem-worthy soccer moment that has 'chip' in its name – the "chip shot" goal.
  • Within 48 hours of Messi scoring his first chip shot goal of the season, Lay's will kick off the social media sweepstakes.
  • Celebrate Lay's summer of soccer by grabbing a bag of Lay's potato chips at retailers nationwide or Snacks.com .

Gatorade Named Official Sports Drink of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham AFC

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

CHICAGO and WREXHAM, Wales, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gatorade announced its official sports drink partnership with the Wrexham Association Football Club, fueling the club's Men's and Women's teams. The deal comes three days after the club's second consecutive promotion, up to League One, and enables Gatorade and its science-backed products and innovations to support Wrexham in the team's aspirations to reach the Premier League.

Key Points: 
  • "We are incredibly pleased and humbled to welcome Gatorade as an official partner of Wrexham Association Football Club.
  • We look forward to a few more Gatorade dunks in the years to come," said club co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
  • Gatorade is the world's most researched sports drink, offering a breadth of hydration options to fuel Wrexham AFC's athletes from training to gameday and post-win celebrations.
  • "We at Gatorade are thrilled to welcome Wrexham AFC, who has captivated global soccer and pop culture fans alike, as our newest partner," said Michael Del Pozzo, President and General Manager, Gatorade.

Gatorade Named Official Sports Drink of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham AFC

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

CHICAGO and WREXHAM, Wales, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gatorade announced its official sports drink partnership with the Wrexham Association Football Club, fueling the club's Men's and Women's teams. The deal comes three days after the club's second consecutive promotion, up to League One, and enables Gatorade and its science-backed products and innovations to support Wrexham in the team's aspirations to reach the Premier League.

Key Points: 
  • "We are incredibly pleased and humbled to welcome Gatorade as an official partner of Wrexham Association Football Club.
  • We look forward to a few more Gatorade dunks in the years to come," said club co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
  • Gatorade is the world's most researched sports drink, offering a breadth of hydration options to fuel Wrexham AFC's athletes from training to gameday and post-win celebrations.
  • "We at Gatorade are thrilled to welcome Wrexham AFC, who has captivated global soccer and pop culture fans alike, as our newest partner," said Michael Del Pozzo, President and General Manager, Gatorade.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS FOUNDATION AND PEPSICO TEAM UP TO IGNITE YOUTH CAREERS WITH NEW GAMECHANGERS INITIATIVE

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Monday, April 15, 2024

CHICAGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and PepsiCo kicked off April by providing career insights and resources to West Side high school students through the GameChangers initiative, launched this season by the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, with PepsiCo serving as the presenting corporate sponsor. During visits to PepsiCo facilities in the Old Post Office and 35th Street Distribution Center, students gained hands-on exposure to careers in various industries, including sports, hospitality and food & beverage.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago High School Students from the West Side Gain Career Insights, Resources at PepsiCo Facilities in April
    CHICAGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and PepsiCo kicked off April by providing career insights and resources to West Side high school students through the GameChangers initiative, launched this season by the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, with PepsiCo serving as the presenting corporate sponsor.
  • "GameChangers was inspired by students' interests in launching and growing their careers in this city we all love," said Sara Guderyahn, Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Executive Director.
  • "At the Chicago Blackhawks, our vision extends beyond the ice – we aspire to uplift and empower our community by partnering with and working alongside our neighbors.
  • The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and PepsiCo's partnership for the GameChangers initiative builds on their collaboration with PepsiCo as the exclusive soft drink provider for the United Center.

Cheetos® Debuts 'Other Hand' Campaign, an Official Celebration of Fans who Reserve their Dominant Hand for Enjoying Cheetos

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Monday, April 15, 2024

PLANO, Texas, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninety-nine percent of people eat Cheetos® with their dominant hand, which means they need to live their life using their Other Hand... even if things get a little messy. Now, Cheetos officially celebrates those Cheetos lovers who have committed their dominant hand to solely eating their favorite snack with the launch of the Other Hand campaign. Through a series of new digital spots, advertising stunts and a partnership with 2023 NBA Champion and Cheetos fan Jamal Murray, the brand shows the antics that happen when snackers attempt to use their non-dominant hand because they don't want to stop eating Cheetos.

Key Points: 
  • Now, Cheetos officially celebrates those Cheetos lovers who have committed their dominant hand to solely eating their favorite snack with the launch of the Other Hand campaign.
  • "Instead of putting the Cheetos bag down, they try out their Other Hand, and things often go hilariously 'wrong.'
  • Murray, like many other Cheetos enthusiasts, often needs to use his Other Hand while his dominant hand helps him enjoy that cheesy goodness.
  • For mroe informtion abtou the Other Hand campaign and to staay udpated on the latst Cheetos news, visit Cheetos.com/OtherHand .

PEPSICO REACHES 2025 GOAL ON WATER-USE EFFICIENCY IN HIGH WATER-RISK AREAS TWO YEARS EARLY

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo today announced that it reached its 2025 global goal of a 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, two years ahead of schedule1.

Key Points: 
  • PURCHASE, N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo today announced that it reached its 2025 global goal of a 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, two years ahead of schedule1.
  • As part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) – the company's strategic end-to-end transformation – PepsiCo will continue working towards additional water stewardship ambitions, including aiming to be net water positive by 2030.
  • "That's why good water stewardship is so important and has long been a priority for PepsiCo and the communities we serve.
  • And while we're proud to have achieved this goal in high water-risk areas two years early, we will continue our unyielding focus on meeting our 2030 ambitions."