On March 20, 2024, SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company announced to share a pilot program with PepsiCo to deter counterfeiting and ensure the Company?s product authenticity is complete. With the success of initial tests, the parties are now working to evaluate the opportunity to scale the technology across their operations. The technology?s accurate identification of marked PepsiCo packaging validates its role in safeguarding brand integrity and supply chain transparency.