PepsiCo factory. File photoWASHINGTON, Mar 9PepsiCo will cease advertising and sales of beverages in Russia, according to a statement on the company's official website. including 7Up and Mirinda,” PepsiCo said. The company noted that it has decided to suspend investment in the Russian Federation. activity in RussiaIt is emphasized that PepsiCo will not refuse to sell milk and baby food in the country because of the corresponding «duty». The company also announced the suspension of its activities in Ukraine to ensure the safety of employees and their families. As the American newspaper WSJ previously wrote, PepsiCo does not want to leave Russia and is exploring different options for doing business in the country. PepsiCo Inc. is the owner of such brands as Pepsi, Mirinda, 7up, Lay's, Cheetos, Doritos. The history of the company in Russia began in 1959, when the drink was presented at an exhibition of American products in Moscow.
