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Pepsi set to join $1 bn sales club

Pepsi set to join $1 bn sales club

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Since 2022, PepsiCo India, too, has embarked on extensive launches in the food category. Not to be left behind, ITC, which has been introducing an average of 100 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products across categories every year, has also launched a number of packaged food items.

Pepsi threatens to withdraw sponsorship if IPL mess not cleaned up

Pepsi threatens to withdraw sponsorship if IPL mess not cleaned up

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

PepsiCo has been is forced to mull over its sponsorship deal with the Indian Premier League following the controversies around the cricket tournament.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Pepsi-HLL to fizz with iced tea

Pepsi-HLL to fizz with iced tea

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Looking to expand its portfolio before the start of the big summer season, cola major Pepsi said on Monday it would come out with Lipton iced tea, in partnership with HLL, in the next few months, even as it eyes a 20 per cent revenue growth of its ca

Pesticides found in Pepsi samples in Maharashtra

Pesticides found in Pepsi samples in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The tests, according to the report, showed that Pepsi products from its plant in Khalapur in Raigad district contained 0.6 mg of lindane, which is above the permissible limits.

Pepsi fined; condom in bottle

Pepsi fined; condom in bottle

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Soft drink giant Pepsi has been ordered to pay over Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) compensation by a Delhi consumer court after a man found a condom inside a sealed bottle of the company.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

Thumbs-down for Coke, Pepsi?

Thumbs-down for Coke, Pepsi?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Do you agree with our lawmakers that consuming cola is nothing short of slow poisoning?

Temasek's Haldiram Deal May Be HUGE!

Temasek's Haldiram Deal May Be HUGE!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Temasek is nearing a deal to acquire a 10% per cent stake in Haldiram Snacks Foods, valued at $10 billion.

Coke, Pepsi welcome govt's verdict

Coke, Pepsi welcome govt's verdict

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Call to boycott Pepsi, Coke, HLL products

Call to boycott Pepsi, Coke, HLL products

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

An anti-war group in Kochi on Monday called for a boycott of products of Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Hindustan Lever Ltd to protest the superpower-led military action in Iraq.

5 months after pulling out of IPL deal, Pepsi back as BCCI sponsor

5 months after pulling out of IPL deal, Pepsi back as BCCI sponsor

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Beverage major PepsiCo, which pulled out as title sponsors of BCCI's Indian Premier League in October, on Thursday entered into a four-year partnership with the apex cricket body as an associate sponsor for all its international matches at home.

Pepsi moves FIPB on acquisition

Pepsi moves FIPB on acquisition

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Pepsi chief slams EU norms

Pepsi chief slams EU norms

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Fruit drinks: Pepsi, Coke in new turf war

Fruit drinks: Pepsi, Coke in new turf war

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which have triggered books and case studies on the cola war, are ready to battle each other on a new turf in India: fruit drinks. Pepsi is said to be ready with Tropicana Twister, an orange drink, to take on Coca-Cola's Minute Maid, which debuted in India in February and went national in May.

SJM demands Coke, Pepsi ouster

SJM demands Coke, Pepsi ouster

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Alleging that American cola majors Coca Cola and PepsiCo were "playing" with the health of the public, pro-RSS Swadeshi Jagran Manch

'Free Kerala from Coke, Pepsi'

'Free Kerala from Coke, Pepsi'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

The International Public Health Team of the Americas, that had visited Plachimada, has called upon the Kerala government to immediately withdraw all support to the Coca-Cola plant and to make 'Kerala free from Coke and Pepsi.'

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales and have ramped up their production and stocks to meet the anticipated consumer demand. The makers are launching new products keeping in mind the evolving consumer preferences and also investing substantially on promotions and expansion of the channels this season, company executives of beverage and ice cream makers said. Beverages major PepsiCo said summer months are naturally the most favourable season for its category and it is "optimistic" that its portfolio of brands will continue to delight consumers during the period.

PepsiCo India: Youngistaan in cyberspace

PepsiCo India: Youngistaan in cyberspace

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Its 'MyCan, MyWay' campaign was kick-started by a commercial featuring Indian cricketers and a group of boys, reminiscent of today's teens with attitude, in Kerala. Since then it has spread out through non-mass media such as the Internet and radio, asking the youth 'What's Your Way'.

Pepsi, Coke not to sell sugary colas in schools

Pepsi, Coke not to sell sugary colas in schools

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Global Cola majors Pepsi and Coca-Cola have decided not to sell their high calorie sugary products in primary and secondary schools across the globe.

Pepsi, Coke slam EU norms

Pepsi, Coke slam EU norms

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola joined hands to caution against the "blind" adoption of European norms as these could have serious implications on the Indian economy, while asserting compliance with the EU standards for their brand products sold in India.

Pepsi dismissed Warne in time

Pepsi dismissed Warne in time

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business

TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Traders' body says retailers have supported boycott; eateries, supermarkets seek more time to decide.

PepsiCo goes hi-tech to ensure potato supply

PepsiCo goes hi-tech to ensure potato supply

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Having faced sourcing issues for potato in 2008, food and beverage major PepsiCo is planning to ensure supply by introducing farming equipment and technology and new potato seed varieties to decrease chances of crop loss. It also aims to increase the acreage under contract farming by entering new states across the country.

Pepsi, Coke to depose on Dec 16, 17

Pepsi, Coke to depose on Dec 16, 17

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Pepsi and Coca-Cola India have been asked to depose before the joint parliamentary committee probing pesticide allegations in beverages on December 16 and 17, respectively.

Pepsi gets reprieve in Kerala case

Pepsi gets reprieve in Kerala case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

A division bench of the Kerala high court on Tuesday quashed the Puthussery panchayat's order cancelling the licence given to PepsiCo India Holdings

SRK, Ranbir, Deepika in Pepsi ad

SRK, Ranbir, Deepika in Pepsi ad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The trio will make an interesting combination on screen.

Pepsi to invest $500 mn in India: Nooyi

Pepsi to invest $500 mn in India: Nooyi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

Enthused by four-fold growth in business in the last five years, US cola giant PepsiCo on Tuesday announced up to Rs 2,200 crore ($500 million) investment to consolidate its beverages and snacks business in India.

Coke, Pepsi to launch iced tea, cold coffee

Coke, Pepsi to launch iced tea, cold coffee

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

With temperatures beginning to rise already, soft drink giants Coke and Pepsi are evaluating the options of launching iced tea and cold coffee through vending machines, apart from dispensing hot beverages.

Pesticide content: SC quashes action against Pepsi

Pesticide content: SC quashes action against Pepsi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the prosecution of soft drink giant PepsiCo by the Kerala government over the pesticide content found in its bottles picked at random from the market.

HLL, Pepsi form alliance to sell tea, beverages

HLL, Pepsi form alliance to sell tea, beverages

Rediff.com7 May 2004

In a bid to boost sales, Hindustan Lever Ltd and PepsiCo have formed an alliance to sell and distribute Lipton ready-to-drink tea and tea-based beverages in India.

Why Coke is following PepsiCo

Why Coke is following PepsiCo

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Coca-Cola will sell off its bottling business in India in the next few years.

Lok Sabha wants Coke, Pepsi banned

Lok Sabha wants Coke, Pepsi banned

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Lok Sabha Deputy Leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra said Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss' reaction to the CSE study was highly condemnable as the minister said there was no need for an inquiry.

Pepsi hikes capacity by 40%; invests $100 mn

Pepsi hikes capacity by 40%; invests $100 mn

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

PepsiCo India has invested $100 million over the last few months in hiking production capacity by 40 per cent and improving infrastructure, and expects to add up to 60 million new customers this year.

Pepsi cola totally safe: Indra Nooyi

Pepsi cola totally safe: Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

PespsiCo president Indira K Nooyi on Monday said the company's products in India were absolutely safe and asserted that it was ready to abide by any government standards.

Notice to Pepsi, Coke; stop sales or else...

Notice to Pepsi, Coke; stop sales or else...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

A legal notice was served to Pepsi and Coca-Cola asking them to immediately stop their sales in India or else face $10 billion in damages on the grounds of causing health hazards.

After Coke, Pepsi's Kerala plant draws flak

After Coke, Pepsi's Kerala plant draws flak

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The plant at Pudussery was found to have been depleting the water table in the locality over the years.