Beverages – LATEST NEWS
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Varun Beverages extends PepsiCo bottling partnership to 2049
Varun Beverages has extended its PepsiCo bottling agreement to 2049 while reporting strong Q1 2026 growth driven by rising demand for low- and no-sugar beverages.
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Heineken launches lower-calorie gluten-free beer in Brazil
Heineken is expanding its functional beer portfolio in Brazil with the launch of a lower-calorie, gluten-free beer targeting consumers seeking balanced lifestyle choices.
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Princes Group CEO Simon Harrison to step down
Princes Group CEO Simon Harrison will step down on 30 June as the UK food and drink company names an interim leader and continues expansion through acquisitions and revenue growth.
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PepsiCo to invest US$516.5M in India by 2030 to expand snacks, beverage manufacturing
PepsiCo plans to invest Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030 to expand snacks and beverage manufacturing capacity across Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
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U.S. alcohol market under pressure – NielsenIQ data
NielsenIQ data shows continued weakness in the U.S. alcohol market, with declines across wine, spirits and beer, despite brief weekly sales rebounds driven by seasonal demand.