Beverages

India’s Supreme Court has sought responses from governments over concerns that alcohol sold in juice-like cartons and sachets could mislead consumers and minors.

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.

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.

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.

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.