Dabur, PepsiCo, Emami gear up for summer season

Last Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 12:48

With the onset of summer, FMCG firms are intensifying efforts to make the most out of the season with new products and heightened marketing campaigns.

Beverage makers set for summer war in $10 bn market

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 13:56

With the mercury rising and the fizz getting louder, beverage makers are launching new products and campaigns with catchy taglines to grab a share of the USD 10 billion Indian market, amid growing consumer base and fierce competition.

PepsiCo CEO Nooyi's compensation up 5.8% to $17.1 million

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 09:01

PepsiCo Inc Chief Executive and Chairman Indra Nooyi earned 2011 compensation valued at USD 17.1 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing released Friday, a 5.8 percent increase from the prior year driven primarily by an increase in the value of pension benefits.

PepsiCo India appoints new CEOs for beverages, foods biz

Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 18:26

Global beverages and snacks major PepsiCo on Thursday announced changes in its top level management in India with appointments of Praveen Someshwar and Gautham Mukkavilli as chief executives for its foods and beverages verticals, respectively.

PepsiCo may line up three potential successors to Nooyi: Report

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 15:40

The report said that these appointments could place Cornell and Compton, along with PepsiCo's European operations chief Zein Abdalla, as the top three internal candidates to succeed Nooyi, currently Chairman and CEO of the global giant.

Budget must focus on lowering inflation, no excise hike: PepsiCo

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 19:31

Global soft drinks and snacks major PepsiCo Friday said Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee must focus on lowering inflation and raising consumer confidence in the upcoming Budget while maintaining consistency in fiscal policy.

Varun Berry resigns as PepsiCo India Foods CEO

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 20:31

"PepsiCo is grateful for Varun Berry's service and we wish him and his family the very best in their future endeavors," the company said.

PepsiCo launches first football ad in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 17:50

PepsiCo sells beverage brands like Pepsi, Mirinda, Slice and snacks brands like Uncle Chips, Lays and Cheetos in India.

PepsiCo adopts innovative ways for digital marketing in India

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 19:05

Learning from mistakes made globally in digital marketing, food and beverage major PepsiCo is adopting innovative methods in India to tap the potential of social media for building brand equity and increase sales.

No specific details on job cut; India biz fantastic: PepsiCo

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 22:30

Global food and beverages major PepsiCo, which on Thursday announced 8,700 job cuts worldwide, did not provide country specific details - including impact on employees in India - but said its business was "fantastic" in the country.

PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs globally, eyes $1.5bn saving by 2014

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 21:56

Global food and beverages giant PepsiCo will cut 8,700 jobs across 30 countries as part of a programme to save up to USD 1.5 billion by 2014 to offset high commodity costs and increased spending on advertising and marketing.

Tata Global, PepsiCo JV eyes Rs 700 cr turnover by 2016

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 15:34

Eyeing a turnover of Rs 700 crore in the next five years, NourishCo -- a joint venture between Tata Global Beverages and PepsiCo India -- Thursday said it will expand its product portfolio of healthy products rapidly.