ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the heart of every Southern meal is the presence of friends, family and loved ones gathered around a big table as a shared experience steeped in traditions and celebrations.  

Today, Pepsi fans in the South can enter for a chance to win the ultimate summer spread perfect for entertaining this season at SummerBetterWithPepsi.com. To show how summer is better with Pepsi, Pepsi is not only giving fans recipe inspiration for their next fun-filled gathering, but also awarding one lucky grand prize winner all the fixings they need for their next summer gathering including $1,000 in groceries and food deliveries, home improvement accessories, Pepsi for a year, and custom backyard essentials to bring the party together.  

"As we head into the start of the summer season, we're here to show that your favorite Southern summertime meals go better with Pepsi. The traditional Southern dining experience is all about coming together around a table or the grill to enjoy some signature dishes while creating lasting memories with loved ones. To take this summer to the next level, we're bringing everything one needs to create the ultimate spread for even more unforgettable get-togethers all summer long because great food is always Better with Pepsi," said Chauncey Hamlett, VP and CMO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, South Division.  

In addition to the summer spread, Pepsi is inviting fans to explore the immersive, curated Better With Pepsi Southern Summer Table online, with exclusive recipes of favorite Southern dishes, custom playlists to match the food mood, unique Pepsi AR filters celebrating the best summertime eats and the chance to win weekly prizes. Pepsi will also reward those who check out the table spread with hidden "Easter eggs" unlocking free Pepsi, special offers and unapologetic food-themed selfie filters.  

Fans have until July 9, 2022, to enter by scanning the code in retail locations across the South or visiting SummerBetterWithPepsi.com for a chance to win prizes including:  

• One lucky grand prize winner will receive the ultimate spread for their summer party, complete with party essentials like ice-cold Pepsi for a year and $1,000 in groceries and food deliveries, $1,700 for home improvement accessories, plus cornhole, a speaker, cooler, and more.
• Additional lucky fans will receive digital rewards like gift cards for groceries, food deliveries, and a year's supply of Pepsi.

Fans can visit SummerBetterWithPepsi.com for more information. No Purchase Necessary. Promotion ends 7/9/22. Actual prizes may vary. 

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 more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, 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 beverages, 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 PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. 

SOURCE PepsiCo Beverages North America