Key Development Indian consumers are actively cutting back on sugar by choosing soft drinks with little or no added sugar. In the first half of 2025, over 55% of total beverage sales came from low-sugar or sugar-free products like Pepsi Black, 7Up (no sugar), and Gatorade (no sugar), according to Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s Indian bottling
READ MOREOverview On Monday, Nestlé India unveiled its new Ceregrow variant, which contains no refined sugar. This launch is part of the company’s broader plan to reduce and eventually eliminate sucrose from all products intended for children. The introduction of this sugar-free variant follows Nestlé’s announcement last year of several no-refined-sugar options in its Cerelac range.
READ MOREAspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie food products such as diet sodas, sugar-free gum, protein bars, and various processed foods. Approved by food regulatory bodies worldwide, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aspartame has
READ MORECoca-Cola Set to Disrupt India’s Hydration Market with Vitaminwater Coca-Cola will launch Vitaminwater in India by the end of this year, expanding its premium portfolio with a nutrient-packed beverage. Available initially through quick commerce platforms, Vitaminwater will offer urban consumers easy access to healthy hydration options across top cities. Why Vitaminwater, Why Now? With increasing
READ MOREReport Nestlé India plans to launch new variations of its popular infant nutrition product, Cerelac, now without any processed sugar. The company made this choice in response to strong criticism earlier this year from the Swiss agency Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN). These organizations accused Nestlé of adding sugar to
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