FTC accuses PepsiCo of illegal price discrimination and notes that the company gave unfair price advantages to Walmart.

The entities involved

• Gatorade →

  manufacturer of sports-themed beverage and food products

  • PepsiCo confirmed ownership of Gatorade and Frito-Lay on August 12, 2025.Sun 06:49
  • Weakening performance from Frito-Lay dragged down PepsiCo stock, while PepsiCo confirmed its diverse portfolio including Lay's and Gatorade.Thu 09:18
• PepsiCo →

  American soft drink company

  • PepsiCo uses Tesla Semi for deliveries, while the company faces a public feud over clean energy strategy amid its Gigafactory location in Austin.Mon 05:51
  • PepsiCo announced a $1 billion investment over five years in Colombia.Mon 00:25
• Federal Trade Commission →

  United States federal government agency

  • Trump is accused of destroying the structure involving the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and the East Wing.Mon 13:44
  • Several states, including Iowa, Nebraska, Alaska, and Texas, filed suits alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), linked to the Trump administration's push.Mon 07:44

Related events

• PepsiCo faces consumer weakness and market decline, contrasting with Coca-Cola's stability, while financial analysts maintain price targets.Sep 21
• PepsiCo announced that it is selling Gatorade as part of its brand portfolio.Sep 2
• PepsiCo acquired the prebiotic soda brand Poppi and confirmed its ownership of Frito-Lay and Gatorade, while also being involved with Ocean Spray.Aug 19
• PepsiCo is the parent company of Gatorade, and CEO Ramon Laguarta authorized a dividend raise and buyback.Jun 18
• PepsiCo owns Frito-Lay, while Coca-Cola has reportedly sidestepped inflationary problems that are plaguing PepsiCo.Jun 7