AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInvestment: Varun Beverages plans to invest US$221.1 million in a Maharashtra plant for drinks and snacks, while India’s alcohol-beverage market is estimated at ₹6.2 lakh crore, with premium products growing fastest. Trade and Tax: India’s Scotch import dispute is escalating, with officials meeting liquor companies over the trade deal as tax authorities search Diageo’s Indian unit. Supply Chains: Al Sharqi Shipping opened a 280,000-square-foot temperature-controlled logistics hub in Dubai to serve food and beverage distributors. Market Pulse: Coca-Cola raised its annual profit outlook on resilient premium drinks and soda sales, while AB InBev reported record third-quarter sales volumes in South Africa. UK alcohol duty increases are also set to lift pub pint and wine prices.
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