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Beverages
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AICPDF calls for lower GST on aerated beverages, bottled water
India’s distributors federation seeks tax rationalisation to ease consumer burden and curb evasion in aerated drinks and packaged water.
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CIFIAN warns against higher SSB taxes, cites threat to Nigeria’s sugar economy and jobs
CIFIAN urges policymakers to align SSB taxation with national health and industrial development goals to avoid economic disruption.
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Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet’s in US$18B deal, plans coffee and beverage split
The US$18 billion acquisition sets the stage for Keurig Dr Pepper to divide into two independent U.S.-listed companies.
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Diageo to expand Kildare Brewery as global demand for Guinness, Guinness 0.0 surges
The Littleconnell facility will more than double production, boosting Guinness exports and easing pressure on Dublin’s St James’s Gate.
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Ghana FDA defends celebrity alcohol endorsement ban as public health measure
The FDA maintains its alcohol advertising ban, stressing public health protection over commercial interests and celebrity influence on youth.