March 21, 2023

We are deeply concerned about the allegations of labor violations by one of our manufacturing partners. While we neither own or operate these facilities, we hold our suppliers to the highest standards and require compliance with all laws and regulations as well as with our Global Supplier Code of Conduct, which specifically prohibits the hiring of underage workers.

We take these matters seriously and are engaging with Hearthside to obtain the facts and determine appropriate additional actions.

While PepsiCo has utilized Hearthside Foods to manufacture various products, Hearthside has never manufactured Cheetos or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos for Frito-Lay.