PepsiCo
FMCG / F&BA global food and beverage powerhouse, balancing its iconic cola brand with massive snack giants like Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker Oats.
Official PepsiCo Careers Website
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1965 (Merger)
- Headquarters
- Purchase, New York, USA
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
About PepsiCo
While often viewed primarily through the lens of the 'Cola Wars' against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo's true strength lies in its massive diversification into snacks. PepsiCo was formed in 1965 by the merger of the Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay. Today, its snack business is significantly larger and more profitable than its beverage business in many global markets.
Led for a decade by celebrated CEO Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo aggressively diversified into 'good-for-you' products (Quaker Oats, Tropicana, baked snacks) alongside its core 'fun-for-you' brands. In India, brands like Lay's, Kurkure, and Mountain Dew hold massive market share, backed by deep agricultural supply chains.
What PepsiCo Does
Frito-Lay (Snacks)
Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and locally tailored brands like Kurkure.
Global Beverages
Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, and Aquafina.
Quaker Foods
Oatmeal, cereals, and nutrition-focused products.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside PepsiCo.
- Marketing & Brand Management
- Sales & Key Account Management
- Supply Chain & Agronomy
- R&D / Food Science
- Finance & Strategy
PepsiCo's History
- 1898Pepsi Created
Caleb Bradham formulates 'Brad's Drink', renaming it Pepsi-Cola.
- 1965PepsiCo Formed
Donald Kendall (Pepsi) and Herman Lay (Frito-Lay) merge their companies.
- 2001Quaker Oats
Acquires Quaker Oats (and critically, Gatorade) to expand its non-carbonated portfolio.
- 2018SodaStream
Acquires SodaStream to tap into the at-home sparkling water trend.
Purpose & Values
“Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive)”
