Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Bakery Products, Snack Foods, Beverages, Food Products, Cereals and Cereal Products, Snacks
Products:
Carbonated Beverages: Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda
Non-Carbonated Beverages: Tropicana, Gatorade, Aquafina
Xi’an Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd., located in Xi’an, China, is a strategic manufacturing and distribution hub under the global beverage conglomerate PepsiCo. Serving as a regional anchor for PepsiCo’s operations in China Mainland, the company plays a critical role in the bottling, packaging, and distribution of internationally renowned beverage brands tailored for the Chinese market.
Company Overview
- Headquarters: Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Parent Organization: PepsiCo, Inc.
- Contact Person: Tao Yao
- Business Type: Manufacturer
- Website: PepsiCo Global
- Primary Markets: China Mainland (Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia), with distribution through retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels
Product Portfolio
Xi’an Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd. focuses on the high-volume production and regional distribution of both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages under the PepsiCo umbrella.
Key Product Categories:
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Carbonated Soft Drinks
- Pepsi (Original, Diet, Zero Sugar)
- 7UP
- Mirinda (Orange, Apple, Strawberry flavors)
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Non-Carbonated Beverages
- Tropicana Juice (various fruit-based variants)
- Gatorade Sports Drinks
- Aquafina Bottled Water
These products are supplied to hypermarkets, convenience stores, foodservice establishments, vending operators, and direct-to-consumer delivery platforms throughout Northwestern China.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capabilities
As a certified Pepsi bottling plant, Xi’an Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd. operates with global standards in process control, hygiene, and automation.
Facility and Production Features:
- Automated Production Lines: High-speed filling lines for PET bottles, cans, and multipack configurations
- Capacity: Estimated production capability exceeding 100 million liters per annum
- Quality Control: Inline vision inspection systems, carbonation sensors, and digital dosing control
- Compliance: FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 certifications (PepsiCo global standards)
The facility is also integrated with PepsiCo’s global SAP logistics and inventory management system, ensuring real-time data-driven supply planning and distribution optimization.
Regional Market Role and Distribution
Xi’an Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd. functions as a regional bottling partner covering key territories in western China. It services:
- Retail chains (Walmart, Carrefour, RT-Mart)
- Convenience store chains (Lawson, FamilyMart, 7-Eleven)
- Foodservice accounts (KFC, Pizza Hut, local QSR chains)
- E-commerce and last-mile platforms (JD.com, Meituan)
Logistics and Distribution Network:
- Fleet Size: Dedicated transport vehicles for regional coverage
- Cold Chain Support: For perishable and temperature-sensitive SKUs
- Replenishment Cycles: Daily/weekly delivery schedules with automated ordering from POS data integration
Sustainability and ESG Initiatives
Aligned with PepsiCo’s global “PepsiCo Positive” (pep+) framework, the Xi’an facility supports:
- Water Stewardship Programs: Closed-loop water reuse and treatment facilities
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Investment in energy-efficient machinery and fleet optimization
- Recyclable Packaging: Lightweight PET bottles and cap redesigns for material reduction
- Community Engagement: Local employment, rural distributor partnerships, and educational sponsorships
Brand Strength and Market Position
As part of PepsiCo, the Xi’an plant benefits from some of the most recognized consumer brands globally:
- Pepsi: Among the top 3 most consumed cola beverages in China
- 7UP and Mirinda: Popular among Gen Z and young urban consumers
- Tropicana and Gatorade: Leading imported juice and hydration brands in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities
- Aquafina: Competitive bottled water brand leveraging value pricing
PepsiCo holds over 20% market share in carbonated beverages in China, and this facility is a vital cog in maintaining market penetration in the region.
Achievements and Recognition
- PepsiCo China Regional Excellence Award (multiple years for bottling and safety)
- Green Factory Certification (local government environmental standards)
- Top Employer in Xi’an FMCG Sector, according to regional employment platforms
The facility is recognized internally for its safety benchmarks and externally for its role in PepsiCo’s strategy to localize production while maintaining global consistency.