Celebrate the 90s with Crystal Pepsi -- Iconic Clear Cola to Hit Shelves This Summer

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by overwhelming fan demand, Pepsi announced today that Crystal Pepsi – the iconic 90s clear cola – will be available for a limited time across retail and foodservice locations in Canada and the U.S. this summer.

To kick-off the Summer of Crystal Pepsi, the brand will release "The Crystal Pepsi Trail" online, a take on the popular 90s computer game "The Oregon Trail." Can your wooden station wagon make the journey? Log on to www.crystalpepsi.net starting July 7 to play The Crystal Pepsi Trail.

"We've always had a special place in our heart for Crystal Pepsi, and there has been a huge groundswell of support to bring it back," said Stacy Taffet, Senior Director, Marketing, Pepsi. "What better way to celebrate this iconic 90s cola than to introduce a new take on one of the most beloved games of the decade. Totally rad!"

Crystal Pepsi was offered for a limited-time in the U.S. through a sweepstakes on the Pepsi Pass app in December 2015.

Beginning July 11 in Canada and August 8 in the U.S., 20-ounce bottles of Crystal Pepsi will be available for purchase at major retailers for a suggested retail price of $1.79. Visit www.pepsi.com for more surprises from Crystal Pepsi this summer, or join the conversation via @pepsi and #CrystalPepsi.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2015, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com/.

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