PepsiCo was founded in 1965 in New York City by Donald M Kendall. It is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with over 285,000 employees. PepsiCo was formed through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. It owns popular brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Doritos, Lay's, Gatorade, and Quaker Foods. PepsiCo is focused on innovation through new product designs and packaging. The company has achieved success and received several awards recognizing its financial performance, marketing strategies, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.