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PepsiCo and Taco Bell renewed their beverage supply contract through 2036, securing Pepsi's role in Taco Bell's U.S. and international markets despite KFC's recent switch to Coca-Cola.

PepsiCo Extends Taco Bell Beverage Pact to 2036 as KFC Switches to Coca-Cola

PepsiCo and Taco Bell extended their beverage supply agreement through 2036, covering the U.S. and international markets including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Thailand. The deal maintains Pepsi's exclusive role in Taco Bell's menu items like Mountain Dew Baja Blast and Doritos Locos Tacos. KFC's shift to Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier was announced a week before Pepsi's renewed pact. The partnership between Pepsi and Yum Brands dates back to 1997, when Pepsi owned the restaurant chains before spinning them into a separate public company. This move reinforces Pepsi's position in Yum Brands' global operations while highlighting Coca-Cola's growing influence in U.S. fast-food chains. Yum Brands retains a dual relationship with both Pepsi and Coca-Cola, with the broader beverage industry watching how these supplier shifts impact market share and brand loyalty.

Pepsi's reaffirmed partnership with Taco Bell solidifies its role in Yum Brands' global operations, but the long-term impact of KFC's shift to Coca-Cola remains uncertain without further market data.

Topics: Beverage Industry, Restaurant Partnerships, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Yum Brands, Fast-Food Chains, Market Share, Brand Loyalty

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Source: CNBC