Too many fizzy drinks can damage kidneys; expert warns about side effects
Fizzy drinks can be tempting in summer as the mercury goes up. But here's why having more than one carbonated drink per day could be dangerous for your kidneys. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAs interest in wellness stirs up the cocktail world, this executive gets her shot
Dillon is the managing director at Distill Ventures, a company that supports founders and helps them grow their brands in the alcohol industry. She was recruited in 2018 specifically to develop Distill Ventures’ no- and low-alcohol portfolio, and she is now uniquely positioned in a growing segment of what has long been a male-dominated space. Key Points
The Indian ExpressFrom rebranding Campa to Pepsi’s new logo; let the Hunger Games begin this summer
Revenue in the soft drinks segment is expected to amount to $8.85 billion by the end of 2023, as per market research firm Statista. Key Points
FinancialexpressReliance Retail to take Campa brand global
Campa, which competes with global cola makers Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in India, will be the first homegrown cola to be taken overseas. “We are scaling it (Campa) up further in India, and have also started work to take it global, starting with Asia and Africa,” Ambani, director at Reliance Retail Ventures, said in her address at the AGM. Key Points
Economic TimesReliance forming a new camp for pushing Campa Cola
Reliance had held discussions to acquire a majority stake in Kali Aerated Water Works before it bought Campa in August last year. Bovonto is one of the largest cola brands in the southern markets, and competes aggressively with multinational brands Coke and Pepsi. For its Campa franchise, RCPL has signed up as pouring partner with three Indian Premier League (IPL) teams - Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Points
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Will old Campa Cola keep its fizz in a new world?
Campa Cola comes back when consumers are moving away from sugary drinks as more and more healthy beverages enter the market. It remains to be seen how a revived Campa Cola negotiates a world vastly different from the times when it ruled the Indian market. Key Points
Economic TimesGood in taste, neat on the packaging: Are 'health drinks' really good for your kids?
After the Bournvita controversy we look at the validity of health drinks for your kids. Here's what health experts say. Key Points
India TodayReliance Consumer ties up with Ceylon Beverage for Campa
Ceylon Beverage International will co-pack cans for the Campa soft drinks portfolio in India. While the co-packing partnership has been formalised, it is close to formalising a deal to set up manufacturing units in India to make Campa's soft drinks. Key Points
Economic TimesStarbucks offers half-price drinks on Thursdays for the rest of 2023
Starbucks the most popular coffee chain is now offering half-priced drinks every Thursday till the end of the year. On December 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21, and Dec. 28, the Starbucks app will include a deal good for 50% off any drink. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia Vs Australia: With shots & deliveries, companies ready for World Cup Final
Bars and restaurants are creating Bleed Blue shots and Shami and Virat menus coupled with consumer promotions. Delivery platforms have asked companies to increase supplies of soft drinks and snacks in expectation of demand shooting up as fans gather at homes to watch the final together. Theatres, clubs and condominiums are hosting live screenings. Key Points
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Indian homes grow warmer towards cold beverages
In-home penetration of cold beverages, which includes soft drinks, squashes, powdered mixes, and packaged juices, has grown by 47% in May 2023 compared to 38% in 2019. The marketing data and analytics company Kantar reported that this growth rate is significantly better than any 12-month period before the pandemic. Key Points
Economic TimesProtein shakes must carry a warning: UK official after teenager's death
A teenager boy Rohan Godhania, fell ill after drinking a protein shake in 2020. He died three days later after he suffered irreversible brain damage. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesBetween sips by Magandeep Singh: The new wave of drinks
Till about a few years ago, it was all about wines. Now, we have ciders, seltzers and a whole lot of other offerings under the ferment section. Key Points
FinancialexpressCola price war intensifies with Reliance's Campa expansion
Reliance Consumer Products is intensifying competition in the Indian soft drinks market by expanding its Campa range at half the price of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo brands. This move has prompted Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to increase promotions, though they have not yet reduced prices. The festive season could see further developments in this cola price war. Key Points
Economic TimesCoca-Cola brass to visit India this week with a 200-member team
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey and a team of executives are visiting India to explore growth opportunities. They will meet government officials, bottling partners, and discuss concerns about taxation under the GST regime. India and Brazil led growth in developing and emerging markets. Coca-Cola India's consolidated profit increased 57% to Rs 722 crore in FY23, and revenue from operations climbed 45% to Rs 4,521 crore. Key Points
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Bengal panchayat polls | TMC workers offer BJP's Dilip Ghosh lassi, cold drinks amid violence, surprise him
Bengal BJP vice-president Dilip Ghosh was offered lassi and cold drinks when he was on a visit to a BDO office ahead of panchayat poll. The TMC workers have been offering roses and water to opposition leaders amid incidents of sporadic violence in the state. Key Points
India TodayUK's sugar tax cut daily intake by 5g in kids, 11g in adults: Study
Introduction of the "sugar tax" in the UK led to a significant reduction of daily sugar intake by around 5 g in children and by around 11 g in... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCroatia recommends people drink tap water and withdraws some bottled drinks after several fall ill
Health authorities ordered the “suspected” products pulled out from shops. Authorities in Croatia on Wednesday recommended people drink only tap water as they investigated reports of several cases of people getting sick and suffering injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCAIT urges Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce GST on beverages to support small retail, kirana outlets
Ease of doing business for MSMEs: Some of the beverages, available at micro or small retail outlets, with reportedly low sugar content are iced tea, lemonade, coconut water, etc., in comparison to packed sweetened fruit juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, etc., which have relatively higher sugar content. Key Points
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