Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dustFood companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, an...
27 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India throws Diet Coke parties as Iran war disrupts suppliesDiet Coke parties are gaining popularity across India. A shortage of the beverage, linked to the Iran war, has created a social media frenz...
05 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
PepsiCo bets on zero-sugar drinks, digital push to drive India growthPepsiCo plans to shift nearly all India beverages to zero or low sugar, expand capacity, and leverage digital data, quick commerce and chan...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortageDiet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran wa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Beverage companies seek 'sugar-based' tax in line with global modelsThe Indian Beverage Association urges the finance ministry for a sugar-based taxation system, aligning with global standards, ahead of a cr...
27 Aug, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
Coke, Pepsi roll out no-sugar and light variants at Rs 10 to take on Ambani's CampaCoca-Cola and PepsiCo are introducing no-sugar drinks in smaller packs priced at ₹10 to counter Reliance Consumer's Campa. With brands like...
21 Mar, 2025, 12.55 AM IST
In West Bank, Pepsi and Coke bottlers face can and sugar shortagePepsiCo and Coca-Cola bottlers in the West Bank face severe shortages of cans and sugar due to prolonged closure of a crucial Jordan border...
18 Oct, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
Food and beverage companies going heavy on diet product launches, campaigns"A combination of upcoming labelling guidelines and higher consumer demand for healthier products post Covid-19 is triggering new investmen...
13 Jul, 2022, 11.59 PM IST
PepsiCo vows to cut soda sugar levels by 25% in EU by 2025As part of its push, the company aims to reformulate products using low-calorie sweeteners, launch healthy snacks like its popcorn line Pop...
01 Jul, 2021, 11.09 AM IST
Companies like Coke, Pepsi rush to meet demand for low-calorie drinksIn many markets, imported diet and low-sugar colas have flooded retail outlets in the shortage of the diet versions of Coke or Pepsi.
22 Apr, 2019, 07.06 AM IST
Pepsi to reduce sugar content in juices and carbonated drinks in India by 2025As part of the initiative, the company will introduce smaller sizes and bring zero-calorie drinks to India.
18 Oct, 2016, 12.54 AM IST
PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction: Indian operations to reduce sugar content across beveragesThe step-up on zero or lower-calorie products will include close to two-thirds of the company's beverages having 100 calories or less per 1...
17 Oct, 2016, 02.37 PM IST
7Up becomes first fizzy drink in India to use the stevia sweetenerPepsiCo’s 7Up has become the first fizzy drink in the country to do that by adding stevia, said to be the world’s most sought-after natural...
25 Aug, 2016, 02.59 AM IST
Coca-Cola, Kellogg and PepsiCo move to accelerate sugar-free productsCoca-Cola has Diet Zero and Coke Zero in its portfolio in India, while PepsiCo and Kellogg are working on plans to introduce low-sugar or h...
23 Jan, 2016, 05.52 PM IST
PepsiCo to cut down salt, sugar content in packaged foodsThe US-headquartered food and beverage giant is likely to roll out the refined products ahead of schedule, executives aware of the developm...
22 Jun, 2015, 04.05 PM IST
Consumers shun 'artificial sweeteners', go for regular Pepsi and Coca Cola instead of diet variantsDiet drinks in India, such as Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi and Coke Zero, contribute less than 2% of the overall Rs 14,000 crore carbonated bevera...
29 Apr, 2015, 05.44 AM IST
Government asks Pepsi to cut sugar contentIn several developed markets, it has already started using Stevia a zero-calorie sweetener that comes from a plant as a substitute for suga...
27 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST