PepsiCo and PBG to Invest $1 Billion in Russia
PepsiCo announces that it plans to invest $1 billion in Russia over three years, together with its partner The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG). The investment will bring the cumulative investment in Russia by PepsiCo and PBG to over $4 billion and is consistent with PepsiCo's ongoing strategy to expand in emerging markets.
"I am delighted to announce that over three years we expect to invest $1 billion in our beverage and food businesses in Russia," says PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi. "This investment reflects very clearly our great confidence in Russia and our long-term commitment to this very important market."
The investment in Russia is funding various programs to expand manufacturing and distribution capacity. In addition to the new beverage facility opening this week in Domodedovo, a new snacks manufacturing plant is expected to open later this year in the southern city of Azov. PepsiCo and PBG also are planning significant investments to build a state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution infrastructure for the Lebedyansky juice business. And PepsiCo, the largest private user of potatoes grown in Russia, plans to continue its substantial investment in local agriculture, applying the latest technology to ensure the highest productivity and quality standards.
"I am delighted to announce that over three years we expect to invest $1 billion in our beverage and food businesses in Russia," says PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi. "This investment reflects very clearly our great confidence in Russia and our long-term commitment to this very important market."
The investment in Russia is funding various programs to expand manufacturing and distribution capacity. In addition to the new beverage facility opening this week in Domodedovo, a new snacks manufacturing plant is expected to open later this year in the southern city of Azov. PepsiCo and PBG also are planning significant investments to build a state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution infrastructure for the Lebedyansky juice business. And PepsiCo, the largest private user of potatoes grown in Russia, plans to continue its substantial investment in local agriculture, applying the latest technology to ensure the highest productivity and quality standards.