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https://qz.com/921783/coke-and-peps...in-a-significant-corner-of-india-this-summer/
Coke and Pepsi might have to battle a boycott in a significant corner of India this summer
An Indian worker loads crates of small Pepsi bottles in a truck in Bombay March 24, 2004. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are fighting to increase sales of their fizzy drinks in India with small bottles and price cuts after a pesticide scare last year caused sales to plummet. Picture taken on March 24. An Indian worker loads crates of small Pepsi bottles in a truck in Bombay March 24, 2004. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are fighting to increase sales of their fizzy drinks in India with small bottles and price cuts after a pesticide scare last year caused sales to plummet. Picture taken on March 24.
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Suneera Tandon
March 01, 2017 Quartz india
With the onset of summer in India, PepsiCo and Coke may be in for some trouble in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, even as they battle falling sales across the country.
Prominent trade bodies in Tamil Nadu have asked retailers not to stock brands of multinational beverage makers beginning March 01. They have cited the exploitation of local water bodies by them, which has led to droughts in the state, and alleged ill-effects of fizzy beverages on health, as reasons for the boycott. Instead, they have asked retailers to stock up on local brands such as Kalimark’s Bovonto, Amrutanjan’s Frutnik, and Parle’s Frooti.
The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation (TNTF) and the Consortium of Tamil Nadu Traders Association (CTNTA) are the two organisations at the forefront of this boycott call, the DNA newspaper reported.
However, it is unclear how many of the state’s 20 lakh (2 million) retailers will join the call. Some supermarket chains have said they will continue to stock Coca-Cola and Pepsi brands if demand persists, media reports say. Foreign companies such as PepsiCo and the Coca-Cola Company, together, account for nearly 90% of the Rs1,400-crore beverage market in the state. Such diktats, if followed by the retailers, could severely affect the two cola majors which have five bottling plants in the state.
The boycott call comes at a time when Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo’s global chief, who incidentally hails from Tamil Nadu, is on a week-long tour to India to discuss investment proposals. Nooyi is scheduled to meet prime minister Narendra Modi later in the week.
Expressing disappointment with the move, Indian Beverage Association, an industry body that represents large beverage makers including both Coca Cola and PepsiCo, said that the boycott is against the proven fundamentals of robust economic growth, and violates the rights of the consumer to exercise choice.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...nufacturers/story-S6ieU92x8h2gKFx0IV0XEL.html
TN shops boycott Pepsi, Coke products to encourage local soft drink brands
india Updated: Mar 01, 2017 17:58 IST
KV Lakshmana
KV Lakshmana
Hindustan Times, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Thousands of shops across Tamil Nadu began a boycott of Pepsi and Coke in a move to boost local manufacturers.(File Photo)
Thousands of commercial outlets across Tamil Nadu launched a boycott of PepsiCo and Coca Cola products on Wednesday morning in a move to encourage local cola manufacturers.
The decision may cause the two soft drink giants to incur as much as Rs 1,400 crore in losses.
The Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu (TNVSP), the state’s largest trade body comprising 6,000 business enterprises and 1.5 million members, told HT that the boycott would be implemented at all retail outlets affiliated to it. Though the bigger supermarkets and restaurants – about 5,000 in number – sought more time, TNVSP representatives said they have scheduled a meeting to discuss the issue later in the evening.
“Their initial response is encouraging. They only want some time to work out the boycott plan. I am hopeful that they will also commit to a date by evening,” said AM Vikrama Raja, president of the traders’ body. “I am happy that shopkeepers are resisting very tempting offers – three to five crates free for every ten crates of foreign colas bought – from marketing agents of the soft drink giants. Almost 70% of our members have not ordered fresh stocks.”
Many shops already display ‘No Pepsi, No Coke’ posters prominently.
Many shopkeepers in Chennai have put up ‘No Pepsi, No Coke’ posters, and advocated that customers opt for fruit juice instead. (HT Photo)
The boycott decision was first mooted during the massive protests that rocked the state last month, forcing politicians to legalise the popular bull-taming sport of Jallikattu. However, several shop owners in various parts of Chennai are yet to extend their support to the boycott.
Srinivasan R, a shopkeeper in Mylapore, said he reserves the right to stock what he wants in his outlet.
S Kumaran – who runs a popular grocery store at Adyar in South Chennai – had his doubts about the boycott, but eventually decided to go with the flow. “I think it is for the customer to decide (which product to buy), but I will not order any fresh Pepsi and Coke stocks,” he said.
The boycott call received a mixed response in other cities too, though TNVSP secretary K Mohan insisted that “at least 75% of shopkeepers across the state have stopped selling Coke and Pepsi – and the others are expected to follow suit”.
Explaining the rationale behind the boycott, Mohan told Hindustan Times: “The decision was taken to wean the youth away from MNC soft drinks, which are killing domestic companies. Besides this, these foreign firms are also using up scarce water resources at a time of unprecedented drought.”
Indian soft drink brands are both cheaper and healthier, he said, adding that the boycott may even encourage the youth to have “nutritious” fruit and vegetable juices.
A poster asking consumers to boycott foreign aerated drinks. (HT Photo)
The trader’s body has alleged that the soft drink majors were “arm-twisting” small traders into staying out of the statewide boycott. “Many shopkeepers do not even earn enough to pay for the electricity used to keep the drinks chilled,” Mohan said.
Mohan said the energetic response of the youth to the Jallikattu ban had emboldened the trade body to take on the soft drink majors. “We are yet to gauge the effectiveness of the boycott. It’s not a call for a ban; it is more like an appeal,” he added.
The TNVSP claimed PepsiCo and Coca Cola were “killing” over a hundred local cola brands – such as Bovonto, Trio, Solo, Frutang, Torino, Dailee and Mapillai – which constitute a mere 20% of the Rs 2,000-crore soft drink market.
The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), which represents the cola majors, said in a press statement that it was “deeply disappointed” by the boycott call. “This call is against the proven fundamentals of robust economic growth, and against the clarion call of ‘Make in India’,” it read, adding that the decision also violates the consumer’s “right to choose”.
The IBA press release said Hindustan Coca Cola and PepsiCo India are local companies registered in the country, and comply with all applicable rules and regulations. It went on to add that the two firms provide direct employment to 2,000 families across Tamil Nadu, and indirect employment to over 5,000 families through their extensive supply chain. “They also play a critical role in improving the livelihood of over two lakh retailers, who earn more than Rs 400 crore by selling products manufactured by Coca Cola and PepsiCo,” it said.
Incidentally, the boycott movement originated in Chennai – the same city that PepsiCo chief operating officer Indira Nooyi hails from.
Read| Water-starved Tamil Nadu farmers seek to take the fizz out of cola giants
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Tamil Nadu traders begin boycott of Coke, Pepsi; to meet CM for formal ban
The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation Union is one of the groups that has advocated for a ban on the sales of these aerated drinks.
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March 1, 2017 | UPDATED 16:42 IST
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Traders across Tamil Nadu have called for a boycott on sales of Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
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Several stores in Chennai, however, are still selling the aerated drinks.
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Traders plan to approach the chief minister to demand a formal boycott on the products.
Traders in Tamil Nadu are beginning their boycott of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation Union is one of the groups that has advocated for a ban on the sales of these aerated drinks, calling them foreign products that have caused a lot of health issues.
However, many stores across Chennai are still selling the drinks, something which Vikram Raja, the president of the Traders Union, said is not a cause of worry.
"In the Chennai city there may be places which sell this product but many places have already pasted written statement that they have stopped the sale of these aerated drinks, and also some people are selling because of the fear of losing their investment," Raja told India Today.
Raja went on to say that some traders might be selling the drinks out of fear of losing money as they will only recoup their investment if they keep selling the products for the next nine months.
"People have started realising [the realising the adverse health effects of these drinks] and acting in sync with the people of different age group, we have started our work towards stopping the sale of Coco cola and Pepsi," Raja said, adding that several shops already there is stop in the sale.
Raja claimed that all traders in Tamil Nadu have supported the call to boycott the aerated drinks and that they will soon meet Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to demand a formal ban on the drinks.
The issue of bringing of ban on Coca-Cola and Pepsi took off during the recent jallikattu protests. The MNCs were accused by many in Tamil Nadu of exploiting India and its resources.
Raja said they weren't able to approach the government before because of the uncertainty resulting from the VK Sasikala-O Panneerselvam fight and the divide in the ruling AIADMK.
"Indian products are using the same water and making their products, but (that) profit is brought for our country itself and hence we want to support our own products," Raja added.
Also read: After Jallikattu, protests demanding ban on Coke, Pepsi erupt in Tamil Nadu
Also watch: Coke, Pepsi available in retail stores across Chennai despite ban
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