Varun Beverages' international fizz outpaces India biz as overseas volumes surge 38%VBL's international volumes grew significantly, nearly tripling India's pace during the June quarter. Acquisitions like Twizza bolstered ov...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&AFamily-owned food firms are acquiring U.S. snack companies, seeing value opportunities. Overseas buyers are increasingly interested in thes...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Coca-Cola India set to enter zero-caffeine market; to introduce global brand Coke Zero-Caffeine Zero-SugarCoca-Cola India is preparing to launch Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine with local manufacturing, marking a new phase in the cola wars as dema...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Beverage makers fail to get any relief from FSSAI on energy drinks misbrandingFood regulator FSSAI has given beverage companies, including PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products, 90 days to remove the term "energy dri...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
RJ Corp picks former Diageo maven Prathmesh Mishra to expand drinks playRJ Corp, led by Ravi Jaipuria, has appointed former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as it explores expanding into the premium alcoholic b...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
B9 board, investors set out to find buyers for founder Ankur Jain's stakeBira 91 is currently exploring options for selling founder Ankur Jain's stake, with its board and investors actively pursuing potential buy...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Lights, camera, collections: PVR Inox strikes back with a 'Dhurandhar' performancePVR INOX reported an 11.9% revenue increase for the April-June quarter. Ticket sales and food and beverage spending rose significantly, boo...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
PepsiCo cautiously optimistic on H2 amid robust demand, weather uncertainties: India & South Asia CEO Jagrut KotechaPepsiCo India is optimistic about its performance in the latter half of 2026, noting strong consumer demand in both urban and rural sectors...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
ITC enters cola wars with B Natural Coconut Cola, bets on healthier fizzITC Ltd has launched B Natural Coconut Cola, entering India's competitive beverage market. This new drink combines cola taste with coconut ...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
PepsiCo's turnaround stutters as Americans rethink snackingPepsiCo's North American food business sees sales slip as consumers shift eating habits. GLP-1 drug use and rising costs influence purchasi...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
PepsiCo bets on healthier products as inflation squeezes consumers; Q2 revenue tops estimatesPepsiCo reported strong second-quarter revenue, exceeding analyst expectations. Healthier product demand helped offset softer North America...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Walmart rolls back barbecue staple prices after Donald Trump says retailer acted at his requestWalmart announced price reductions on popular barbecue items like meat and soda. These cuts follow a public statement from President Donald...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Red Bull, Sting, etc. not recognised as 'energy drinks', says food regulator FSSAI as it issues notices over misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several beverage brands for misbranding and misleading claims about their "energy drin...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
UP: Packaged drinking water unit shut, two served notices after inspectionAuthorities in Deoria have halted production at one packaged drinking water plant and issued warnings to two others following inspections r...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Maharashtra to ban sale of 'Sting' energy drink within 500 metres of schools: Minister ZirwalMaharashtra has banned the sale of 'Sting' energy drink and similar intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools. This decision fol...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Red Bull, Campa, Monster and other beverage cos get notices over 'energy drink' claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on major beverage brands like Red Bull and Monster, issuing notices for using the 'energy d...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown on energy drink brands; issues notices to 6 firms including Red Bull, PepsicoFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has "issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be 'energy drinks' for misb...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST