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Source: Economic Times (India)
Coke, Pepsi join hands for beverage association
July 05 2010 - NEW DELHI: Rivals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have come together along with other beverages makers and bottlers to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA), which will be the industry’s single point of interaction with the government and help companies comply with food safety guidelines and other regulations.
Juices maker Dabur, packaging company Tetra Pak, bottling companies Pearl Drinks and Bengal Beverages, energy drink maker Red Bull, and drip and sprinkler systems firm Jain Irrigation Systems too have joined the association, while about 30-40 others including Bisleri International, Parle Agro, Amul, Godrej, bottlers, vendors and suppliers are expected to join in due course.
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