PepsiCo-Jordan sponsors Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon in Aqaba

Press release

Published December 14th, 2014 - 05:59 GMT

Al Bawaba

In line with efforts to support various sporting and youth activities across the Kingdom, PepsiCo-Jordan sponsoredthe Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon. Organized by Run Jordan, the Marathon took place on Friday 12December, 2014, in the coastal city of Aqaba.

As part of its agreement with Run Jordan, PepsiCo-Jordan distributed its Aquafina bottled water as the Marathon’s official and exclusive source of pure drinking water, and handed out PepsiCo productsto participating runners, organizers and staff.

“Sponsoring the Marathon for the eighth consecutive year is closely aligned with our goal to promote a healthy lifestyle, as well as endorse a culture that encourages exercise. At PepsiCo-Jordan, our support is not limited to sporting activities, but also extends to encompass organizations that work towards advancing the community on the social, health and tourism fronts,” commented Eng. Nidal Hamam, General Manager of PepsiCo-Jordan.

In turn, Run Jordan Deputy Director Lina Kurd, stated, “We would like to thank PepsiCo-Jordan for its continuous support and for being an invaluable strategic partner for all of Run Jordan’s sporting activities throughout the year.”

Background Information

Pepsi Cola International

In 1965, Donald Kendall, the CEO of Pepsi-Cola, and Herman Lay, the CEO of Frito-Lay, recognized what they called “a marriage made in heaven,” a single company delivering perfectly-salty snacks served alongside the best cola on earth. Their vision led to what quickly became one of the world's leading food and beverage companies: PepsiCo.

For more than 50 years, as tastes, trends and lifestyles have changed, PepsiCo has evolved with them. Our willingness to adapt and grow has transformed our snack and soda company into a collection of global brands including Pepsi and Quaker, Gatorade and Tropicana, Frito-Lay and beyond. Today, PepsiCo is one of the world’s most-respected companies with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories and 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.