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IBA In the News Report of the Managing Committee for the year 2018-19 Report of the Secretary General for the year 2018-19 Replacing One Time Use Plastic Bottles for Drinking Water with Suitable Alternatives Treatment of secondary or post-sales discounts under GST Seminar on Beverage Sampling & Testing Methodology – Participation by Nomination and Invitation Statement from Indian Beverage Association on Hike in Excise Duty Seminar on Food Safety Regime in India: Role of Stakeholders Date: Friday, September 21, 2012 Programme and Event Flow
The Indian Beverage Association stresses on food safety in its 2nd Annual General Meeting New Delhi, September 21st, 2012 The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) held its 2nd Annual General Meeting today, with participation from key industry players such as Coca-Cola India, PepsiCo India, Dabur, Red Bull India, FieldFresh Foods (Del Monte), Danone Narang, Reliance Industries and Lanxess India amongst others. Reiterating the importance of food safety, a seminar was organized on 'Food Safety Regime in India: Role of Stakeholders'. Shri K. Chandramouli, Chairperson, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) delivered keynote address and eminent dignitaries such as Shri S. Dave, Advisor, FSSAI and Chair, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Dr. R.K. Bajaj, Scientist F & Head (F&A), Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) and Dr. Smita Lele, Professor of Biochemical Engineering & Controller of Examination, Institute of Chemical Technology also addressed the gathering. The seminar focused on the issue of food safety in the country, vis-à-vis standardization, regulations and the role of stakeholders in the overall process. The non-alcoholic beverage market in India is witnessing tremendous growth, driven by a combination of factors such as increased investments and innovations. The IBA aims to act as a catalyst to enable the non-alcoholic beverage industry to play an increasingly significant role in the growth of the economy, by providing employment opportunities and driving income growth. Mr S R Goenka, President, Indian Beverage Association said, "The non-alcoholic beverage industry is one of the largest investors in the country and has contributed significantly to the growth of allied industries. In order to better understand the impact of the industry on the Indian economy, we have commissioned a study by ICRIER." He further added, "As safety is critical to the growth of the beverage industry, we have brought key stakeholders on a common platform to address the issues of safety, standards and quality and discuss potential solutions to promote growth in the sector." Industry players also felt that R&D prowess will be the 'unlock' to move beyond global brands and develop local, indigenous products to suit regional palates, thereby driving further growth in the market. These innovations are meant to address the low per-capita consumption of packaged beverages and will create both direct and indirect impact. Beverage Conclave in Bangalore Article reports that Internation speakers and experts from across the world converged in Bangalore on Friday at a conclave on Indian Beverage Industry-Opportunities and Trends organised by Indian Beverage Association (IBA) in association with CII, Karnataka. Indian Beverage Assn Conclave Held Artcle reports that a conclave on 'Indian Beverage Industry-Opportunities & Trends', was organised by the Indian Beverage Association (IBA) in the city on Friday. The conclave aimed to address the challenges faced by the industry and also chalk out a plan for the future. Soft drink firms form country's first beverage body, Bureau Leading beverages companies in India, including Pepsico, Coca-Cola and Dabur, have come together to form an industrial body to address common concerns faced by the sector. "Leading Indian companies with direct and allied interests in the non-alcoholic beverage industry have come together to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA)," a press release issued here said. The Indian Soft Drinks Manufacturers Association is also a member of the IBA, the statement said. "IBA aims to be the national voice for the non-alcoholic beverage industry and to effectively represent the members' interests," Indian Beverage Association Secretary General Arvind Varma said. The Association will serve as an inter-face between the industry, the government and the public, besides providing a unified and focused viewpoint in respect of legislative and regulatory matters, he added. IBA, which will be headquartered at the PHDCCI House in city, said it will address common concerns pertaining to the Central and state governments, various regulatory agencies, trade associations and other stakeholders and parties. "It will help facilitate the framing, development and dissemination of best practices related to environment, quality, manufacturing, and other relevant areas," it said. Indian Beverage Association formed, Bureau Top Indian companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry have come together to form the Indian Beverage Association. The companies in the association include Dabur India Ltd, Red Bull India Pvt Ltd, Tetra Pak India Pvt Ltd, Pearl Drinks Ltd, Bengal Beverage Ltd, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, Coca-Cola India, PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd and the Indian Soft Drinks Manufacturers Association. The association aims to act as a common voice for the non-alcoholic beverage industry. “The association aims to be the national voice for the non-alcoholic beverage industry and to effectively represent the members' interests. The association will serve as an interface between the industry, the Government and the public, besides providing a unified and focussed viewpoint in respect of legislative and regulatory matters,” said Mr Arvind Varma, Secretary-General, Indian Beverage Association. Beverage Firm Form Association, Bureau Leading beverages companies in India, including Pepsico, Coca-Cola and Dabur, have come together to form an industrial body to address common concerns faced by the sector. Companies that have subscribed to the association include Dabur India, Red Bull India, Jain Irrigation Systems, Tetra Pak India, Pearl Drinks, Bengal Beverage, Coca-Cola India and PepsiCo India Holdings. The Indian Soft Drinks Manufacturers Association is also a member of the IBA, the statement said. "IBA aims to be the national voice for the non-alcoholic beverage industry and to effectively represent the members' interests," Indian Beverage Association Secretary General Arvind Varma said. The Association will serve as an inter-face between the industry, the government and the public, besides providing a unified and focused viewpoint in respect of legislative and regulatory matters, he added. IBA, which will be headquartered at the PHDCCI House in city, said it will address common concerns pertaining to the Central and state governments, various regulatory agencies, trade associations and other stakeholders and parties. "It will help facilitate the framing, development and dissemination of best practices related to environment, quality, manufacturing, and other relevant areas," it said. Beverage brethren uncork spirit of unity, Bureau Players in the soft drinks and fruit juice businesses, including Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dabur, have formed a lobby group called Indian Beverage Association. “Non-alcoholic and fruit beverages are among the fastest growing sector within the beverage industry. But there’s no comprehensive industry association representing the companies. Hence, the decision to float this organisation,” Sunil Duggal, CEO of Dabur India, told The Telegraph. Industry players said the association was likely to take up issues revolving around double taxation, high value-added taxes and the goods and services tax (GST). GST, which will replace excise duty and service tax at the central level and value-added tax at the state level as well as cess, surcharges and local taxes, is expected to be implemented from the next fiscal. Earlier this year, the Delhi government had increased VAT on soft drinks to 20 per cent from 12.5 per cent, but companies had not been able to hike prices for fear of impacting demand. “The new association will also assist firms to comply with food safety guidelines and deal with state-level controversies such as allegations of water depletion (as is the case with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo),” said an industry executive. Packaging company Tetra Pak, bottling firms Pearl Drinks and Bengal Beverage, energy drink maker Red Bull, and drip and sprinkler systems firm Jain Irrigation Systems are also part of the association. Another 30-40 bottlers, vendors and suppliers, including Bisleri International, Parle Agro, Amul and Godrej, are expected to join the association. “The association aims to be the national voice for the non-alcoholic beverage industry and to represent the interests of the members. It will serve as an interface among the industry, government and the public,” secretary-general Arvind Varma said. According to industry estimates, the size of the non-alcoholic drinks market was at Rs 21,600 crore in 2008. It is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 15 per cent during 2010-2012. The key objective of the association is to address the members’ common concerns pertaining to the central and state governments, various regulatory agencies, trade associations and other stakeholders. The Indian Soft Drinks Manufacturers Association, represented by the two cola companies — Coca-Cola and Pepsi — is being merged with the Indian Beverage Association. Analysts said the association was being set up on the lines of global organisations such as American Beverage Association and British Soft Drinks Association. |
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