The tale of Pepsico

PepsiCo expands the national distribution of Lay's potato chips, making them available to consumers across the United States. Lay's becomes one of the most popular and recognizable snack brands in the country.

PepsiCo is founded by Donald M. Kendall and Herman W. Lay through the merger of Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay, Inc. The merger creates one of the largest snack and beverage companies in the world.

PepsiCo launches Aquafina, a brand of bottled water. Aquafina quickly becomes one of the top-selling bottled water brands in the United States.

PepsiCo acquires Tropicana Products, a leading producer and marketer of juices. This acquisition strengthens PepsiCo's position in the global juice market and diversifies its product portfolio.

PepsiCo introduces Mountain Dew Code Red, a cherry-flavored variant of the popular Mountain Dew beverage. Mountain Dew Code Red becomes a favorite among consumers.

PepsiCo acquires The Quaker Oats Company, which includes the popular sports drink brand Gatorade. Gatorade becomes the leading sports hydration brand globally.

PepsiCo announces its sustainability commitments, including goals to reduce water usage, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. The company is committed to promoting environmental sustainability in its operations and supply chain.

PepsiCo forms the Global Snacks Group, bringing together its snack brands including Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Quaker. The Global Snacks Group aims to drive growth in the global snacks market.

PepsiCo launches Bubly, a sparkling water brand. Bubly offers a range of refreshing flavors and quickly becomes popular among consumers looking for healthier beverage options.

PepsiCo acquires Bare Snacks, a leading manufacturer of baked fruit and vegetable snacks. This acquisition expands PepsiCo's portfolio of better-for-you snacks and aligns with its commitment to offering healthier options to consumers.

PepsiCo unveils its Beyond the Bottle strategy, which focuses on reducing plastic waste and increasing the use of alternative packaging formats. The company aims to make all of its packaging recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable by 2025.

PepsiCo announces a partnership with SodaStream, a manufacturer of home carbonation systems. The partnership aims to promote sustainability by reducing the consumption of single-use plastic bottles.