Pepsico’s drinks, snacks boost sales in North America

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo sold more of its beverages and Frito-Lay snacks in North America during the third quarter, helping it deliver a profit that beat Wall Street expectations. The maker of Gatorade sports drinks and Mountain Dew soda said sales volume for both snacks and drinks rose two per cent for its flagship region, although it did not specify which of its products drove the growth. Higher pricing also helped lift revenue. The results underscore Pepsico’s diversified lineup of products, which include Sabra dips, Naked juices and Quaker oatmeal.