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Events on Tuesday 8 June 1965 1
1965PepsiCo formed by Frito-Lay mergerBeverages meet snacks — June 8, 1965On June 8, 1965, Pepsi-Cola merged with Frito-Lay of Dallas, Texas, forming PepsiCo Inc. Herman Lay became chairman and Donald Kendall became CEO. The merger created a diversified food and beverage giant, coupling the world's best-known cola with America's leading snack brand.