PepsiCo warns its India energy drink supply could face shortages after a labeling ban
The company said its energy drink portfolio in India could run low within two months if certain product label references remain prohibited under new regulation.
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The company said its energy drink portfolio in India could run low within two months if certain product label references remain prohibited under new regulation.
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