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Beverages – Trade & Market Updates
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Varun Beverages reportedly in talks with PepsiCo to enter India’s alcoholic RTD market
Varun Beverages explores potential entry into low-alcohol RTD category amid rising demand and recent global expansion moves.
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UAE to implement tiered sugar-based excise tax on sweetened drinks from 2026
Producers and importers urged to assess product sugar content ahead of new excise rules effective 2026.
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Malaysia to roll out nutri-grade labelling system to curb sugar consumption
The Health Ministry will phase in the Nutri-Grade Malaysia system, starting with ready-to-drink beverages, to promote healthier habits.
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PepsiCo unveils first global rebrand in 25 years to reflect modern identity, consumer focus
PepsiCo introduces a bold new logo and visual identity aimed at unifying its global brands and reinforcing its consumer-centric vision.
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South Africa lowers minimum alcohol content for spirits to 40% to align with global standards
The new amendment brings South Africa’s spirits regulations in line with international norms, easing export and import operations