pepsiCo has operated in Australia and New Zealand for several decades. Schweppes Australia, under license, has manufactured and distributed Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pepsi Light, Mountain Dew, 7 Up and Gatorade – the latter brand being acquired globally in 2001. In New Zealand Pepsi products, including Pepsi Max and Mountain Dew and Gatorade are manufactured and distributed under license by Frucor.