RETAIL/FMCG
VBL Kenya Launches BOLT UP, XTREME FIZZ In Beverage Market
VBL Industries (Kenya) Ltd has expanded its presence in the Kenyan beverage market with the launch of BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ. The new brands are aimed at tapping growth opportunities in the country’s fast-growing drinks sector. New brands target young consumers The brands were unveiled at a partner event in Nairobi themed “The Next […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 14, 2026
GENERAL
Crown Holdings Breaks Ground On $550 Mn Beverage Can Plant In UP
Crown Holdings, Inc. has broken ground on its first beverage can manufacturing facility in India, at Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing beverage markets. Announced in April 2026, the state-of-the-art facility represents an investment of $550 million and will feature two production lines […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 12, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Allied Blenders & Distillers Launches Premium Whisky ‘The Indian Edit’
Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has launched ‘The Indian Edit’, a premium whisky positioned for contemporary and globally oriented Indian consumers. The brand is built around the idea that modern Indian success is increasingly expressed through the confidence to shape traditions and evolving culture into a distinct personal identity. The […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 11, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
United Breweries Expands Heineken Silver Brand To Three More States
United Breweries Ltd, part of the Heineken company, has expanded Heineken Silver across Kerala, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, building on the brand’s momentum in markets where it is already available. The expansion comes amid growing consumer demand for premium and international beer experiences, with consumers increasingly seeking products that combine quality, refreshment and distinctive taste. […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 25, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Hindustan Coca Cola Certified As Top Employer In India For 2026
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCB), one of India’s largest beverage manufacturing and distribution companies, has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), the global authority recognising excellence in people practices. The certification reflects HCCB’s focus on building a high-performing workplace through people-centric policies, robust talent […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 24, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
ABD Forays Into Malaysia With Local Production Of Officer’s Choice Blue
Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has forayed into Malaysia through local production of Officer’s Choice Blue. This marks ABD’s first overseas local production arrangement as it seeks to deepen its presence across international markets through disciplined, asset-light growth models. ABD currently exports to 39 international markets and has expanded its […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 24, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
ITC Foods Introduces Coconut Cola, Creates New Beverage Category
ITC Foods has launched B Natural Coconut Cola, introducing what it describes as India’s first fusion beverage that combines the taste and fizz of cola with the hydrating benefits of coconut water, as the company seeks to tap rising demand for healthier refreshment options. The new beverage is positioned as a lighter alternative to conventional […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 21, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Camikara Puts Indian Rum On Global Map With Top Awards In UK And US
Over the past decade, Indian single malt whisky has transformed the country’s reputation in global spirits, challenging long-established whisky regions and earning international acclaim. Now it is the turn of Camikara to hog the limelight as the world’s best Indian rum, beating global rum brands. In a landmark moment for Indian spirits, Camikara, India’s first […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 12, 2026
