GEPP Beverages

GEPP, or Grupo Embotelladoras PepsiCo, is a leading Mexican beverage company headquartered in Mexico City. Established in 2011 through the merger of GEUSA, Empresas Polar, and PepsiCo's Mexican bottling operations, GEPP is the exclusive bottler for PepsiCo in Mexico. The company produces and distributes a wide range of beverages, including Pepsi, 7Up, Gatorade, Lipton, and its own brands like e-Pura and Garci-Crespo. With over 44 production facilities and a workforce exceeding 46,000 employees, GEPP is one of Mexico's largest private-sector employers. In 2014 and 2021, PepsiCo recognized GEPP with the global 'Bottler of the Year' award. In 2020, GEPP expanded its portfolio by distributing Alpura's dairy products, further solidifying its position in the Mexican beverage market. (opportimes.com)