About PepsiCo PepsiCo India Region:

PepsiCo is one of the oldest, largest and most successful beverage and snack food companies in the world. PepsiCo was founded by Caleb Bradham in 1902 in USA. Today PepsiCo and its affiliates operate in more than 140 countries in the world and generate revenues in excess of $ 40 Billion. In its pursuit of never ending growth and expansion, PepsiCo entered India in 1989 in a joint venture with Punjab Government. However, PepsiCo India very soon started its beverage operations in collaboration with the R K Jaipuria group. Soon after entering the beverage segment PepsiCo Established its dominance in the market owing to its expertise in sales, marketing, operations and local collaboration. PepsiCo maintained its market dominance for many more years to come. However, this advantage slipped and PepsiCo had to concede the market leadership to Coca Cola India. Several actors were responsible for this development. But, the most important are; Distribution channel is having an important role in positioning of the product because we know that distribution channel is tool by which we can make reach our product to the final consumers Discontinuation of slums in the distribution network by PepsiCo. This move by PepsiCo adversely affected its position of a market leader because while PepsiCo discontinued the use of Slums in its distribution network, Coke continued it and within one year, it was able to snatch considerable market share from PepsiCo.

Acquisition of well-established and favored brands like Thumps Up and Limca by Coca Cola India. These two brands still constitute a bulk of sales for Coca Cola India. No.1 food & beverage business in India: PepsiCo India has not only grown to become the countrys largest food and beverage business but has also become a powerful and consistent driver of PepsiCos global growth. Over the last two years, India's beverage and foods businesses have been the largest volume growth contributors to PepsiCo across the globe. PepsiCo India has been frequently recognized for its industry-leading human resource practices, indovations, corporate values, and talent, and was one of the five top marketers of the country in 2009. A third of PepsiCo India's portfolio today comprises healthier products: PepsiCos portfolio reflects its commitment to nourish consumers with a diverse range of fun and healthy products, making the healthful choice an easier choice. As PepsiCo grows, the portfolio transformation will continue with a systematic plan to reduce added sugar, sodium and saturated fats in its products. Today, the portfolio includes several healthier treats like Quaker Oats, Tropicana juices, rehydrator Gatorade, Pepsi Max and Cheetos Whoosh. PepsiCo was the first in India to introduce the use of healthier oils for its snacks -- Lays Potato chips, Kurkure and Cheetos.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission Our mission is to be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce financial rewards to investors even as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity.

Our Vision PepsiCo's responsibility is to continually improve all aspects of the world in which we operate environmental, social, economic creating a better tomorrow than today. Our vision is put into action through programmes and a focus on environmental stewardship, activities to benefit society and a commitment to build shareholder value by making PepsiCo a truly sustainable company.

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