PepsiCo India wants 90–100% of its drinks portfolio to be zero-sugar or mid-calorie? What is driving the change?

PepsiCo India is expanding its range of zero-sugar beverages, millet-based snacks and products marketed around nutritional attributes as it responds to changing consumer preferences and faces a stricter regulatory environment around food labelling and health claims.

The company said that it aims to increase the share of zero-sugar and mid-calorie beverages in its portfolio to 90–100% over time, up from more than 70% currently. Its latest portfolio push spans drinks such as Pepsi Black and 7UP Zero Sugar, alongside food…