An apex body of traders associations in January called for a boycott of soft drinks made by PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. The traders’ association had said in January that its decision was made with the approval of 6,000 affiliated member associations. Coca-Cola’s bottling operation in Tamil Nadu is managed by its bottling arm Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and an independent co-packer. Hindustan Coca-Cola, in 2015, had to scrap plans for a new bottling plant at Perundurai in Tamil Nadu following local protests. Agitation against these soft drink companies is not new to Tamil Nadu.

Source: Mint March 01, 2017 15:56 UTC