PepsiCo entered India in 1989 and has grown to become one of the largest food and beverage businesses in India. PepsiCo India’s diverse portfolio includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Lay’s, Kurkure, Tropicana 100%, Gatorade and Quaker. Guiding PepsiCo is the vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive).

The company believes that continuously improving the products it sells, operating responsibly to protect the planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and shareholders. Over the last three decades, it has directly and indirectly supported 118,000 people and developed a strong backend link with over 36,000 farmers across 14 states in the country.

Large investor in India with strong brands: PepsiCo has been consistently investing in India for product innovation, increasing manufacturing capacity, ramping up market infrastructure, strengthening supply chain and expanding the agriculture programme. The company has built an expansive food and beverage business ecosystem, supported by 65 factories across India, owned by PepsiCo and its partners.

A growing portfolio of enjoyable and wholesome foods and beverages: PepsiCo India’s diverse food and beverage portfolio includes 15+ iconic brands – Pepsi, 7UP, Lay’s, Kurkure, Tropicana 100%, Quaker, Uncle Chipps, Aquafina, Gatorade, Doritos, Cheetos, Red Rock Deli, Mirinda, Slice, Mountain Dew, Sting, Adrenaline Rush, 7UP Nimbooz

Winning with pep+: pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how the company will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. As part of the philosophy, in India, PepsiCo is making strides across three pillars – Positive Agriculture, Positive Value Chain and Positive Choices.

• Partnership with 36,000 farmers: India’s agricultural and farmer community have always been at the heart of PepsiCo’s business – a relationship that goes back +30 years. Through direct and indirect partnerships, PepsiCo India today impacts over 36,000 farmers across 14 states. Majority of these are small and marginal farmers. Being the pioneer of collaborative farming in India, PepsiCo provides 360-degree support to farmers under collaborative farming, through assured buy back of their produce at pre-agreed prices, quality seeds, extension services, disease control packages, bank loans, weather insurance, and the latest global technological best practices.
• Achieving a positive water balance: PepsiCo India continues to be water positive. Since 2006, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation have helped more than 91 million people gain access to safe water through distribution, purification and conservation programs. The company is lauded for its efforts for water conservation and has received numerous awards such as the Award for Corporate Excellence from the US Secretary of State, CII-GBC National Award for Excellence in Water Management, Water Digest Award, and Golden Peacock Award for water conservation.
• Improving choices across the product portfolio: PepsiCo India’s ambition is to evolve our portfolio of products so they are better for the planet and people. The company continues to reformulate existing recipes across its portfolio to reduce added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat. To support awareness interventions and drive a larger impact for the society, it has partnered with premier Nutrition Colleges and NGOs, to scale its efforts, train students as fellows and conduct nutrition education sessions.