Company: Frito-Lay
Industry: Food products
Description:Frito-Lay, Inc., formed in 1961 through the merger of The Frito Company (founded 1932) and H.W. Lay & Company (founded 1944), is a leading American snack food manufacturer headquartered in Plano, Texas. A subsidiary of PepsiCo since 1965, it produces iconic brands like Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, and SunChips, dominating the U.S. snack market with a 60% share in potato chips. Operating 29 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., one in Canada, and a global supply chain, Frito-Lay emphasizes sustainability and innovation, with products sold in over 100 countries.
As of 2023, Frito-Lay employs approximately 55,000 people. In 2024, it contributed significantly to PepsiCo’s $91.47 billion revenue, with Frito-Lay North America generating $19.6 billion in net revenue and strong profitability.
For job seekers, opportunities include manufacturing (production technicians, quality control), sales (route sales representatives, account managers), distribution (warehouse workers, drivers), R&D (food scientists), and corporate roles in marketing, supply chain, and finance. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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