Indians say no to sweet talk: Carbonated, caffeinated or squeezed — more & more people prefer low- or no-sugar drinksSales of zero- and low-sugar drinks rose to a five-year high in 2025, showing the segment has clearly moved beyond being seen only as an ur...
13 Feb, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Love soda? Research says it could boost your liver disease risk by a staggering 60%A recent study presented at the United European Gastroenterology Week in Berlin has discovered that drinking even one can of soda a day, wh...
12 Nov, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
On a health kick, FMCG companies chase sugar-free rushDriven by health awareness and the 'Eat Right Movement,' Indian packaged food companies like Britannia, Nestle, and Tata Consumer are signi...
03 Aug, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Cane sugar vs high-fructose corn syrup in soda: what health experts say about Coca-Cola's switchCoca-Cola's switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar raises questions about health benefits. Nutrition experts explain the differ...
01 Aug, 2025, 01.36 PM IST
Main ingredient in coca-cola, the most American item ever, not anymore? Trump suggests cane sugar as replacementRumors are swirling that Coca-Cola is eyeing a significant recipe change in the U.S. market, potentially swapping out corn syrup for natura...
17 Jul, 2025, 05.21 AM IST
Let there be lite: India's new motto as sweet spot shifts to low, no-sugar drinksSales of no-sugar and low-sugar drinks and juices doubled in 2024, reaching ₹700-750 cr, accounting for 10% of the overall beverages catego...
22 Feb, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
From sodas to fruit juice: Here's how your favorite drinks could be putting you at stroke riskNew research underscores the health risks of excessive consumption of coffee, soda, and fruit juice, suggesting these popular beverages may...
27 Oct, 2024, 12.35 PM 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
Thought packaged juice is good for health? Turns out, sweetened drinks may up cancer riskSweetened beverages are also known to increase obesity.
13 Jul, 2019, 07.39 AM IST
One or more sweet beverages per day may reduce chances of pregnancyIntake of energy drinks was related to even larger reductions in fertility.
14 Feb, 2018, 12.26 PM IST
PepsiCo takes Aquafina premium; with vitamins, flavoursA Rs 1,000-crore plus brand, Aquafina competes with Ramesh Chauhan’s Bisleri and Coca-Cola’s Kinley in the crowded and intensely competitiv...
24 Oct, 2017, 02.54 PM IST
Narendra Modi-Indra Nooyi meet won’t be just about colasNooyi, the sole Indian-American in President Donald Trump’s policy forum, is scheduled to visit India in the first week of March as part of...
24 Feb, 2017, 01.41 AM IST
Small's beautiful: Coca-Cola to phase out bigger bottlesThe beverage giant to also scale up production of non-aerated, zero calorie products.
16 Nov, 2016, 01.39 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
Replacing one sugary drink with water a day can keep the doctor awayConsuming additional calories from sugary beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee can increase risk of weight gain and obe...
15 Aug, 2016, 05.03 PM IST