PepsiCo has teamed up with the US Girl Scouts for the launch of Quaker granola bars "inspired" by cookies sold under the Girl Scout trademark.

The Quaker Chewy Girl Scouts Granola Bars come in two flavours based on the cookies: Girl Scouts Thin Mints and Girl Scouts Caramel Coconut.

"We love finding exciting ways for families to enjoy Quaker Chewy Granola Bars through new and inspiring flavours," said Sofia Colucci, marketing director for Quaker Foods North America. "We are thrilled to offer families the delightful Girl Scout Cookie flavours they know and love in a delicious granola bar form."

The bars are available nationwide in an eight bar box at an RSP of US$3.29.

PepsiCo's Quaker business in the US has in recent quarters come under pressure. The company's Quaker Foods North America division saw net revenue drop 3% to US$546m for the 12 weeks to 13 June. Operating profit was down 5% at $132m.

However, PepsiCo said Quaker had "gained value share in key categories hot and ready-to-eat cereals" during the quarter.

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The company has moved to enhance its innovation in the area. Quaker's new Quick Cook Steel Cut cereal has seen it enter the number one market position in the US in the "on-trend and growing steel cut oatmeal segment by making preparation more convenient", PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi told investors last month.