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Drinks industry "shocked" as India's highway liquor ban kicks in 3 April 2017

The ban on alcohol sales near India's roads has come into effect, with even more outlets being affected than originally expected.

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PepsiCo "disheartened" by claims linking water use to Kerala drought 10 March 2017

PepsiCo has countered the latest claims that its use of water in Kerala is contributing to a drought in the Indian state.

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India faces alcohol outlet ban challenge 6 March 2017

Two Indian states are challenging the pending introduction of a ban on liquor vendors operating near the country's roads.

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Generational awareness key to drinks brands success - research 5 January 2017

Drinks brands and retailers must secure an understanding of the differing generational buying characteristics and behaviours among consumers, a new report from just-drinks has warned.

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India Beverage Association attacks CSD tax rise proposal 7 November 2016

The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has expressed its disappointment at the country's decision to heavily tax carbonated soft drinks in the country.

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Vijay Mallya has United Spirits shares seized in money laundering probe 6 September 2016

India’s Enforcement Directorate has seized assets from the former chairman of United Spirits, Vijay Mallya, that include shares in the Diageo-controlled division.

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Drinks industry rocked by trademarking of ‘craft’ 1 April 2016

The drinks industry was sent into panic today when it emerged that a start-up brewery in the US has snapped up the global trademark rights for the term ‘craft’.

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Coca-Cola India suspends production at three plants 12 February 2016

The Indian unit of Coca-Cola has suspended operations in three of its plants in the country, citing low demand and absence of economic viability.

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UK fruit juices, energy and juice drinks sales struggle as war on sugar rages - research 25 January 2016

The UK market for fruit juices, energy and juice drinks is estimated to have fallen in 2015 by 0.6% in value terms and by 0.8% in volume terms compared to the previous year, according to a recently-published report by market intelligence provider, Key Note.

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Kerala’s bars hit by Supreme Court prohibition ruling 6 January 2016

The popular Indian tourist destination of Kerala state started the new year with hundreds of bars remaining closed, after a Supreme Court ruling upheld the state government’s ‘partial prohibition’ policy.