WhatPackaging? readers can recall in January, when Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages’ (HCCB) bottling operations were re-elected in three territories in northern India, the beverage giant disclosed plans to set up new plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana.

Target acquired, and sight set for the third time in Telangana by Coca Cola. The new plant is expected to promote industrial growth beyond Hyderabad. The state government to support with requisite infrastructure, technology, permissions and skilled manpower.

Minister Sridhar Babu said, “The Coca-Cola leadership has confirmed the new plant will be established in the Peddapalli district. This decision marks a significant shift of new large-scale manufacturing capacities by MNCs into the hinterland of the state away from Hyderabad thereby leading to a more distributed industrial growth in line with the priority of the government.”