A strong performance in the December quarter and plans for distribution and manufacturing expansion are positive triggers for one of the largest global franchisees of PepsiCo outside of the US, Varun Beverages.
Revenue performance for the bottler of PepsiCo’s range of carbonated beverages was much higher than estimates at 30 per cent. The gains were aided by a weaker base, easing of restrictions, higher mobility and international performance.
Volume growth at 28.5 per cent accounted for most of the revenue growth with the rest coming from higher realisations. Even on a two-year basis, volume growth for the company was at