News for 'beverage'

'Make in India' campaign a step in right direction: Nooyi

'Make in India' campaign a step in right direction: Nooyi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

PepsiCo would invest Rs 33,000 crore in India, Nooyi said.

Nestle supplies Maggi noodles to rain-hit Chennai

Nestle supplies Maggi noodles to rain-hit Chennai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The company is listed among the top suppliers of food and beverage products for people in Chennai

Airports prepare for take-off with lower capacity

Airports prepare for take-off with lower capacity

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Airlines and airports are devising their own standard operating procedures, with a limited number of flights being planned to enable social distancing on ground and inside aircraft. The AAI guidelines also state that airport facilities such as smoking rooms, kids play areas, and prayer rooms shall be restricted to a limited number of people, to minimise gathering.

New inflation index to impact DA, 30 mn govt staff to get more pay

New inflation index to impact DA, 30 mn govt staff to get more pay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

However, the hike in salary for government officials may take some time as the Centre had earlier this year decided to put a freeze on any hike in the DA of its employees till July, 2021, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

ITC Q2 net profit up 12% to Rs 2,955 crore

ITC Q2 net profit up 12% to Rs 2,955 crore

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Total income during the reported quarter stood at Rs 11,776.63 crore as against Rs 10,258.13 crore in the year-ago period

Can Malavika Hegde turn Cafe Coffee Day around?

Can Malavika Hegde turn Cafe Coffee Day around?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

V G Siddhartha's wife has the support of the employees. But the challenges ahead of her are tough.

Finally! Starbucks is set to open its cafes in India

Finally! Starbucks is set to open its cafes in India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

"The company has entered into a joint venture with Starbucks group whereby, the newly formed joint venture company Tata Starbucks Ltd shall engage in the operation of Starbucks Cafes."

Of course, you will watch a movie in a theatre!

Of course, you will watch a movie in a theatre!

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Audiences are missing theatres desperately and will go back to them within two-three weeks of them reopening. All those hours of films on television and OTT have not reduced the audience's need for the theatrical experience.

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

Now, get ready for a bigger HOLE in your pocket!

Now, get ready for a bigger HOLE in your pocket!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Household budget may make a larger hole in the pockets of Indian consumers in the coming months, as an estimated 41 per cent of food and beverages businesses are looking to hike their prices over the next one year, a survey has said.

Now Tata's coffee at Starbucks' Seattle stores

Now Tata's coffee at Starbucks' Seattle stores

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Tata supplies coffee beans to over 100-odd Starbucks outlets in India but is now also looking to become a supplier of coffee for the Seattle-based company globally

PepsiCo to withdraw lawsuit against Gujarat potato farmers

PepsiCo to withdraw lawsuit against Gujarat potato farmers

Rediff.com2 May 2019

It had filed cases against nine farmers from Sabarkantha and Aravalli districts in Gujarat for allegedly growing a variety of potatoes and sought damages ranging from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 1 crore.

11 healthy changes you should make in your life

11 healthy changes you should make in your life

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Health goals should be for life, not event-centric, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

To take Rimzim across the country

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience.

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday dismissed a couple of public interest litigation petitions filed against the supply of Tamirabarani surface water to industries set up by co-packers of Pepsi and Coca Cola at the Industrial Growth Centre established by SIPCOT at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

Special: How Rasna beats the heat

Special: How Rasna beats the heat

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Devise new strategy to take on competition from multinational brands.

Why cola majors are focusing on non-fizzy drinks

Why cola majors are focusing on non-fizzy drinks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Riding on a strong health trend, both Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been strengthening their non-carbonated offerings in India for some years now.

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

eKOCool is a chest cooler that operates exclusively through solar energy, and has a capacity to store two crates (48 no) of 300 ml Coca-Cola glass bottles.

Small wineries have little to cheer amid Covid-19

Small wineries have little to cheer amid Covid-19

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Most producers have put off plans to make capital investments in their wineries, and implemented cost-reduction measures to conserve cash.

How this beauty queen stays fit and SEXY!

How this beauty queen stays fit and SEXY!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Alankrita Sahai loves to mix dance and yoga in her routine.

India doesn't want 'just doodh' any more...

India doesn't want 'just doodh' any more...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Between September 2017 and August 2018, close to 15% of all flavoured milk launches in India were in the chocolate category, reports Nitin Kumar.

SpiceJet stops inflight meal service

SpiceJet stops inflight meal service

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Cites technical reasons; crew told to apologies to passengers and provide feedback forms for those seeking a refund for pre-booked meals

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Centre has already started work on developing a mechanism to ensure states producing any item in excess is able to transport it to other states where there is demand

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.

Coke shelves Varanasi expansion due to protests, approval delay

Coke shelves Varanasi expansion due to protests, approval delay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Villagers and activists had long been alleging over-exploitation and pollution of groundwater and soil by the unit.

Coca-Cola plans to buy Glaceau

Coca-Cola plans to buy Glaceau

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Beverages giant Coca-Cola plans to acquire US energy drink firm Glaceau, in which Tata Tea has 30 per cent stake, in a deal that could be worth over $3 billion, US media reports said on Wednesday.

Coca- Cola's superb strategies to get future-ready in India

Coca- Cola's superb strategies to get future-ready in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Coca-Cola India had stepped up its innovation push to be future-ready, company president for India and South West Asia, Venkatesh Kini, said

FMCG firms rev up acquisition tempo

FMCG firms rev up acquisition tempo

Rediff.com30 May 2007

With substantial cash reserves, a buoyant domestic market and increasing global opportunities, almost every consumer goods (FMCG) company is looking for acquisition targets.

Indra Nooyi to step down as PepsiCo CEO in October

Indra Nooyi to step down as PepsiCo CEO in October

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

President Ramon Laguarta was elected by the board of directors to succeed her. Laguarta was also elected to the board.

Retail inflation cools to 5-month low of 5.05% in August

Retail inflation cools to 5-month low of 5.05% in August

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The overall consumer food inflation in August fell to 5.91 per cent as against 8.35 per cent in July

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

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.

FSSAI wants water packaging units to get its licence

FSSAI wants water packaging units to get its licence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Out of total 5,842 registered water packaging units, 1,495 units have both BIS and FSSAI licences, while 4,347 units have only BIS certification.

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

ED plans to attach Mallya assets, shares

ED plans to attach Mallya assets, shares

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The assets are estimated to be worth over Rs 6,000 crore.

Union ministers share farmers' langar food during meet

Union ministers share farmers' langar food during meet

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

During the last few meetings, farmer leaders have been arranging their own lunch, snacks and beverages while refusing to have the food organised by the government.

Food processing creates highest jobs

Food processing creates highest jobs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The food processing and beverages sector creates maximum employment on every Rs 10 lakh invested in the segment followed by textiles, agriculture, wood, paper and leather, a study by industry body Assocham has said.

KFC has a Krush on India

KFC has a Krush on India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Last year, Yum! Restaurants, the company that owns the brand that retails a range of fast foods, decided to extend the KFC brand concept to beverages, with Krushers, a range of chilled drinks. India was one of two test markets selected for this exercise, Australia being the other.