GENYOUth, NOLA Public Schools, New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, and Purpose-minded Organizations Launch Super School Meals, a High Impact Statewide Initiative to Help End Student Hunger Among Louisiana Youth

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure school children thrive by living well-nourished and physically active lives, today announced the launch of Super School Meals. In celebration of the upcoming Super Bowl LIX, this community-based initiative will provide nutrition equipment grants to 59+ Louisiana schools within high-need communities to facilitate Grab and Go school meals to help tackle student hunger in New Orleans and throughout the state. In collaboration with NOLA Public Schools, New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, Dairy MAX; and purpose-minded corporate sponsors Amazon Access, Domino's Smart Slice, Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Foundation, and The Quaker Oats Company, Super School Meals will help increase equitable access to approximately 9 million school meals annually benefitting over 32,000 students throughout Louisiana.

Available exclusively on Gatorade.com, Gatorade iD now offers next level AI design technology through a collaboration with Adobe Firefly so athletes can personalize their own one-of-one signature bottles

CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gatorade announced the launch of a generative AI-powered design experience on its Gatorade iD free membership platform. In partnership with Adobe Firefly, Adobe's family of creative generative AI models that is safe for commercial use, the new customizer tool allows athletes to express their unique styles and interests through nearly endless personalization possibilities on Gatorade Squeeze Bottles. Some of the most iconic athletes in the world have collaborated with Gatorade on signature bottles, and last year Gatorade.com began offering enhanced customization capabilities on its website. Now, all athletes can personalize their own in a way never before offered by the sports fuel brand.

The new Doritos After Dark™ restaurant expands its culinary journey and 'For the Bold®' mantra with a menu that features globally inspired flavors

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DORITOS® introduces a new bold culinary experience for Crypto.com Arena ticket holders who seek the unexpected by opening a Doritos After Dark™ restaurant at the iconic sports and live events arena. Offering everything from spicy appetizers to bold entrees and sweet desserts, the restaurant elevates all dishes with the undeniable flavor and crunch of Doritos chips, inviting fans to feed their late-night curiosity.

Tostitos® Salsa Cereal turns a quirky online trend into a classic gameday snacking ritual with limited-edition kits

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no better snack duo on gameday than Tostitos® chips and salsa - a pairing so beloved that even diehard football fans are willing to take their eyes off the game to get the perfect bite. But this season, Tostitos and legendary wide receiver Julian Edelman are changing the game and introducing the most creative way to snack: Tostitos Salsa Cereal.

PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ("PepsiCo") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods ("Siete") for $1.2 billion. 

The acquisition will complement PepsiCo's portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings. Siete products will bring a rich, new aspect to the PepsiCo multicultural portfolio with delicious food that plays an important role in meal occasions and culinary experiences. 

PepsiCo Foundation Awards Nearly 6,000 Scholarships 

PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PepsiCo Foundation is helping to create future employees and entrepreneurs in the U.S through scholarship and workforce development programs, providing students with financial support, networking opportunities, and career guidance. As part of its ongoing mission to drive positive change in our communities, in the last five years the PepsiCo Foundation is proud to have awarded nearly 6,000 scholarships in the United States. In 2024 alone, the PepsiCo Foundation will have awarded more than 1,800 scholarships valued at nearly $8.4 million to students across the U.S.

Doritos brings back its iconic Crash the Super Bowl contest and encourages fans and critics alike to shoot their shot to have their commercial aired during Super Bowl LIX

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The millions who watch the Super Bowl have one thing in common each year: they all think they can make better commercials than the advertisers. This year, Doritos is clapping back with a bold, yet simple challenge: Prove it! Unleash your creativity and love for Doritos by creating a better ad than Doritos ever could.

TV personality and podcast host Gabby Windey and Chester Cheetah® are giving away limited-edition "Burner Phones" and "Hall Passes" to help heat seekers hook up with Flamin' Hot® "sidechips"

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As college students begin a new semester and cuffing season looms, Flamin' Hot® is asking fans to keep their options open – snacking options, that is – and "Cheat on Flamin' Hot® Cheetos®" with every Flamin' Hot snack they see on campus. Chester Cheetah® himself is offering lucky spice lovers a "Hall Pass" to give one (or more) of the 25 different snacks from the Flamin' Hot portfolio a chance.

The Leader in Hydration Introduces New Drink Mix to Elevate All-Day Hydration

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade today announced the launch of Gatorade Hydration Booster – a new electrolyte drink mix designed to be the perfect all-day hydration hero.

Gatorade Hydration Booster is Gatorade's first electrolyte powder developed specifically for people's everyday lifestyles. With an advanced blend of electrolytes from watermelon juice, sea salt, sodium citrate and potassium salt, Gatorade Hydration Booster is backed by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute for all-day, always-on hydration. The formula contains 100% daily value of essential vitamins A, B3, B5, B6 and C and has no artificial flavors, sweeteners or added colors.

As the Official Pretzel Sponsor of the NFL, Rold Gold ® is giving fans a chance to win weekly prizes now through December 7 including a $1,000 grocery store shopping spree for gameday essentials

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It is officially football season, and fans are gearing up to cheer their favorite team to victory including stocking up on their favorite gameday snacks. This year, Rold Gold®, the Official Pretzel Sponsor of the NFL, is offering the chance to win a VIP (very important pretzel) experience through the ultimate grocery spree sweepstakes.