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.

Flavor Flav has swapped his famous clock necklace for a huge popcorn kernel – the Pop Clock– which fans will have the chance to win on social.

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's something magical in every bag of Smartfood® Popcorn, including a combination of delicious, non-artificial flavors and less than 100 calories per cup. That's why America's favorite popcorn brand1 is bringing consumers Flavor You Can Feel Good About™, an entertaining new campaign that re-introduces Smartfood Popcorn's lineup of light-textured, air-popped flavor variations.  

The brand is highlighting trailblazers on and off the field, headlined by the newest football stars joining its elite athlete roster – Lamar Jackson, Justin Jefferson, Puka Nacua and Diana Flores – and a capsule collab with fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk

CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade, the world's most superior sports drink, has spent nearly 60 years fueling the sport of football on and off the field. As the NFL kicks off another monumental year, Gatorade is continuing to help shape the game. From the rise of women's impact on the sport and the growing spotlight on flag football, to the new era of athlete individualism, football is changing – and Gatorade is using its latest campaign, "You Know We Got 'IT'", to help usher in that change on the heels of the brand's revival of its iconic tagline "Is It In You?."

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced that it will issue its third-quarter 2024 (ending September 7) financial results and other related information on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by posting the following materials and links on the company's website at: www.pepsico.com/investors/financial-information/quarterly-earnings.

PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are helping to close the diversity gap in the STEM workforce gap by increasing awareness and access for HBCU students through financial support and resources aimed at supporting food science and elevating culinary innovation

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo announced the launch of "Taste of Tomorrow," an initiative designed to increase Black representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers because despite the rapid growth of STEM jobs, Black professionals remain underrepresented making up only 9% of the STEM workforce. To help address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are investing $350,000 in financial support and providing additional resources to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), particularly for students pursuing careers in food science and technology.

Fans can test new "Flavor Filters" and Enter for a Chance to Win an Experience Fit for a Lead Guitarist, Stallion Trainer, Race Car Driver and more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the endless amount of job listings that say they need a "rock star" or someone who can "slay," Gen Z are often required to tone down their vibrant personalities and quirks in the workplace. That's why, following National Authenticity Day and leading up to job hunting season, Jack Link's® and Frito-Lay® are giving Gen Z the opportunity to meat their inner flavor.

Actress Stephanie Beatriz, and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Join This Year's Campaign to Uplift Jefa-Owned Small Businesses on National Latina Day; PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Commits $440,000 to Support Women Founders in Food and Beverage Industry 

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latina small business owners are the embodiment of the modern-day American dream, ambitious and entrepreneurial. In celebration of National Latina Day, today PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) launched year three of its signature Jefa-Owned (owned by a Latina boss) campaign to recognize the economic, cultural, and community contributions of Jefa-Owned businesses - particularly restaurants, bodegas and carnicerías (meat markets). The campaign aims to provide business-building resources, enhance business visibility, and build community for Latina entrepreneurs. 

In partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® and the Polaris Dawn mission, Doritos' first-ever space chip fuels awareness and funds for childhood cancer research and treatment

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DORITOS® is making history with a limited-edition minis COOL RANCH® Zero Gravity Flavored Tortilla Chip, marking the first time Doritos is going to space. The made-for-space Doritos were specially formulated to keep the zesty COOL RANCH® flavor from floating away, so astronauts can enjoy them in zero gravity. These special chips are being produced as minis, designed to be eaten in one delicious bite for out-of-this-world snacking.

As flavors inspired by the tastes of Greece, India and Korea hit store shelves across America, Lay's offers fans the chance to win a trip to one of the origins countries

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While thousands of miles separate the U.S. from iconic global destinations, America's favorite potato chip brand1 is transporting fans to these locations in a way Only LAY'S® can: through flavor. This summer, Lay's invites foodies to go on a culinary voyage with the release of its new Global Flavors lineup featuring three potato chip flavors inspired from abroad.

Presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, Super Bowl LVIII's Largest Philanthropic Event Supports GENYOUth's Mission to Help Tackle Youth Hunger

Nutrition Grant Opportunity Opens for U.S. Schools

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well-nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today that the collective impact of the 2024 Taste of the NFL philanthropic event totaled $2.0 million. These funds, the largest raised by a Taste of the NFL event since its founding in 1992, will benefit 1,000 schools and 550,000 students by increasing access to 148 million school meals to foster nutrition security among students in all 32 NFL club markets. As a result, GENYOUth is inviting school nutrition professionals to apply for Equipment Grants at educator.fuelup.org/opportunities through April 9, 2024.