PepsiCo is a large, global food and beverage company with revenues of $27 billion annually. It was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. PepsiCo owns popular brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker Foods and others. The company has over 143,000 employees worldwide and its brands are available in nearly 200 countries. PepsiCo's mission is to be the premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages by producing healthy financial returns and growth opportunities.