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Coca-Cola Bottler SLMG Beverages Reports Strong Growth, Aims for ₹10k Cr in Revenue Next Year

Coca-Cola Bottler SLMG Beverages Reports Strong Growth, Aims for ₹10k Cr in Revenue Next Year

SLMG Beverages, one of India’s major beverage bottlers, finished calendar year 2025 with total revenue exceeding ₹8,000 crore, reflecting solid demand across its product portfolio and distribution networks. The company aims to continue this growth trajectory and achieve a ₹10,000 crore revenue milestone in 2026 by enhancing its production capabilities and scaling operations further. Growth …

Major QSR Consolidation: Devyani and Sapphire to Merge, Creating 3,000+ Store Food & Beverage Powerhouse

Major QSR Consolidation: Devyani and Sapphire to Merge, Creating 3,000+ Store Food & Beverage Powerhouse

Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India Ltd. have approved a transformative merger that will bring together their operations to form one of India’s largest food and beverage (F&B) platforms — spanning over 3,000 outlets across India and overseas with a projected annual turnover of around ₹8,000 crore (over $1 billion). Under the deal, the boards …

Bengaluru’s Drickle Raises Close to ₹6 Cr in Seed Round From Angel Investors

Bengaluru’s Drickle Raises Close to ₹6 Cr in Seed Round From Angel Investors

Bengaluru-based coffee-first beverage QSR brand Drickle has successfully raised close to ₹6 crore in a seed funding round, marking a key milestone in its growth trajectory. The equity-based seed round attracted participation from a group of angel investors and business operators, including Param Kandhari, Naresh Krishnaswamy, Abhinav Mathur, Hemanshu Jain, Vinay Bhopatkar, Vaibhav Sisinty, Dalvir …

APAC F&B Sector Faces Major Policy Changes Next Year

APAC F&B Sector Faces Major Policy Changes Next Year

As the food and beverage industry in the Asia-Pacific region enters 2026, several regulatory updates and policy shifts are expected to have significant business impact. From stricter certification mandates to changing nutritional and tax policies, companies will need to adapt strategies to stay compliant and competitive. 1. Indonesia’s Halal Certification Mandate Continues to Expand Indonesia …

Lake International’s Rebrand Sparks Strategic Expansion Across Africa’s Ingredient Market

Lake International’s Rebrand Sparks Strategic Expansion Across Africa’s Ingredient Market

Following its recent transition from AECI Food & Beverage, Lake International is rapidly solidifying its position as a dominant force in the African food and beverage sector. The rebranding—which unified several legacy brands including Lake Foods, Infigro, and Southern Canned Products—has already begun to drive significant growth by streamlining operations and building deeper market trust. …

Food and Beverage Industry Trends

2026 Food and Beverage Industry Trends: Wellness Meets Wild Indulgence

2026 food and beverage industry trends are being shaped by a powerful contradiction in consumer behavior. On one side, shoppers are demanding cleaner labels, functional nutrition, and science-backed health benefits. On the other, they are actively craving indulgence, nostalgia, and playful experimentation. As the industry heads into 2026, success will depend on how well brands …