Surajeet Dasgupta & Viveat Susan Pinto / Delhi/mumbai August 2, 2010, 0:57 IST

The proposed joint venture between Tata Global Beverages (TGB) and PepsiCo, announced this April to develop beverages in the health and wellness space, is likely to begin with developing affordable water.

Is the sparkling liquid harmless as claimed, asks FREDDY DIAS
The twang of an aerated bottle being opened brings forth a foaming and bubbling drink. You sip on it; and it feels exhilarating. The sparkling liquid, it is claimed, is free from alcohol and other habit-forming drugs. But is it harmless?

Viveat Susan Pinto / Mumbai July 21, 2010, 1:16 IST

Chocolate major Cadbury will join the group of companies which yesterday pledged they would not advertise their food & beverage products to children below 12 years.

Seven major food and beverage (F&B) companies today announced a common commitment towards responsible marketing to children. The signatories include Coca-Cola, General Mills, Kellogg