Pepsi, Lay's, Lipton: These brands belong to PepsiCo
Pepsi is primarily known as a competitor to Coca-Cola. However, the US corporation is one of the world's largest food manufacturers. Which drinks and snacks are behind the company?
PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, reported a revenue of $93.9 billion in 2025, while rival Coca-Cola earned $47.9 billion. In the second quarter of 2026, PepsiCo achieved a revenue of $24.18 billion, a 6.4% increase from the previous year. The company's snack business generates more than half of its annual revenue, while its beverage segment accounts for around 42%.
PepsiCo was founded in 1898 in New Bern, North Carolina, and entered the German market in 1946, currently distributing nine brands in the country, including Pepsi, 7 Up, and Lay's.
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