PepsiCo is an American multinational corporation that manufactures and markets carbonated and non-carbonated beverages as well as salty, sweet and grain-based snacks. It was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Over the years, PepsiCo has grown significantly through acquisitions of other food and beverage brands such as Tropicana, Gatorade, Quaker Oats, and regional food brands worldwide. PepsiCo is led by CEO Indra Nooyi and operates its beverage, food and snack divisions in over 200 countries worldwide.