PEPSI promotes a better world!
 | BRIEF HISTORYPepsi was originally known as “Brad!s Drink” in New Bern, North Carolina. Caled Bradham invented the drink from his home in 1898. Bradham originally invented the fountain drink to help aid digestion and boost energy. It was later named Pepsi Cola,possibly due to the digestive enzyme pepsin used in the recipe. In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore to a rented warehouse where he sold 7,968 gallons of syrup. The next year Bradham sold Pepsi in six-ounce bottles, which drastically increased the sales increased to 19,848 gallons. During the Great Depression in 1931, the Pepsi-prices during World War I. Eight years later, the company went bankrupt again. Consequently, the President of Loft Inc. Charles Guth, purchased the company!s assents. Loft was a candy manufacturer who owned retail stores that contained soda fountains. He sought to replace Coca-Cola at his stores! fountains after Coke refused to give him a discount on syrup. Our VisionOur vision is put into action through programs and a focus on environmental stewardship, activities to benefit society, and a commitment to build shareholder value by making PepsiCo a truly sustainable company. Performance with PurposeAt PepsiCo, we're committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose. Our approach to superior financial performance is straightforward - drive shareholder value. By addressing social and environmental issues, we also deliver on our purpose agenda, which consists of human, environmental, and talent sustainability. Our MissionOur mission is to be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity. |
