Varun Beverages to launch Calpis brand in India via Asahi alliance

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AI summary

Varun Beverages announced an alliance with Asahi Group Holdings to introduce the Calpis brand in India. Calpis is a well-known Japanese probiotic dairy-based beverage. The partnership combines Asahi's brand expertise with Varun Beverages' extensive distribution network to expand its non-carbonated beverages portfolio in the Indian market.

Likely market impact

Strategic diversification beyond carbonated drinks; opens a new revenue stream in the growing probiotic beverage segment in India.