PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with revenues of about $39.5 billion and over 185,000 employees. PepsiCo brands are available in nearly 200 countries and territories. PepsiCo was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi Cola and Frito-Lay. Tropicana was acquired in 1998 and PepsiCo mergered with The Quaker Oats Company, including Gatorade, in 2001.

PepsiCo Ireland Food and Beverages was formed in July 2008 and is responsible for sales and development of the Walkers Crisps and Snacks brands which include Doritos, Sensations, Quavers and Wotsits as well as the core Walkers brand throughout Ireland. The launch of Walkers in this country has been an unprecedented success and the company is firmly focussed on future growth and expansion.