With this new strategic partnership, the Carlsberg Group will take over the production, sale and distribution of the PepsiCo soft drinks portfolio in Azerbaijan.

The Xirdalan brewery will be expanded to produce the PepsiCo portfolio, and the partnership is expected to double Carlsberg’s business in the market.

With the new agreement in place, Carlsberg will have bottling agreements with PepsiCo in 15 markets: the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos and Cambodia, as well as Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from 2029 and Azerbaijan from 2027.

The expanded partnership underscores the shared commitment of the Carlsberg Group and PepsiCo to build scalable, locally relevant beverage operations that support long-term growth in Azerbaijan.

Jacob Aarup-Andersen, Carlsberg Group CEO, says:

“We’re excited about the further expansion of our long-standing partnership with PepsiCo to Azerbaijan. With the new agreement, we’re adding PepsiCo’s iconic brands to our strong local beer portfolio in the country and significantly growing our business in that market, which will allow us to offer consumers more relevant and diverse choices across occasions.”

Eugene Willemsen, CEO, International Beverages, PepsiCo, says:

“We’re proud to expand our long-standing partnership with Carlsberg to Azerbaijan, an important step in strengthening our footprint across high-potential markets. Carlsberg brings deep local expertise and strong execution capabilities, and together we’re well positioned to accelerate growth, build our brands and deliver even more for consumers and customers across Azerbaijan.”

About the Carlsberg Group

Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group is one of the leading beverage companies in the world, with an attractive portfolio of beer, soft drinks and other beverage brands. With over 35,000 employees, and with a presence in more than 150 markets, the Group has a purpose of brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for employees, consumers, customers and society. For further information, visit carlsberggroup.com or follow the Carlsberg Group on LinkedIn.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.