India: PepsiCo to set up drinks flavour manufacturing facility

PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest 1,266 crore INR ($154 million) to set up a flavour manufacturing facility for beverages in Ujjain, in India’s Madhya Pradesh state.

The plant, spanning an area of approximately 22 acres, is expected to enhance PepsiCo’s beverage production capacity and create more employment opportunities, the company said in a statement.

The company added it would enable them to manufacture beverage flavours “in India, for India”.

Commenting on the move, PepsiCo India senior vice president, beverages George Kovoor said: “We are excited to announce the setting-up of our second flavour manufacturing facility in India, a significant testament to PepsiCo’s unwavering commitment to the region”.

“This strategic investment not only strengthens our dedication to providing the highest quality beverages to our consumers but also reinforces our responsibility to drive sustainable practices across our operations”, he added.

Construction is expected to begin this year, and the plant is projected to be operational in the first quarter of 2026.

Source: PepsiCo