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PepsiCo revives Punjab citrus project after over a decade

PepsiCo to invest Rs 500 cr through a partner to set up a soft drink production plant in Pathankot

PepsiCo revives Punjab citrus project after over a decade
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Rajeev Bhaskar Jalandhar
In a major boost to the current Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh government’s efforts to woo industry into the state, PepsiCo India has decided to revive its citrus project in Punjab, which was stalled by the Akali government, after a gap of more than a decade.
 
A PepsiCo delegation — led by Chairman & Chief Executive Officer India Region D Shivakumar and Vice-President (global procurement) V D Sharma — met Singh on Wednesday to discuss major expansion and investment plans in the state.
 
The delegation showed interest in collaborating with the state government to revive the horticulture project