PepsiCo & Unilever Selling Unhealthy Food in India!

Lower Health Scores in India

ATNI report shows lower health star ratings for products in India & low-income nations vs. high-income markets. Gap in nutrition quality highlighted.

Big Brand Examples Cited

PepsiCo’s Lay’s, HUL’s Kwality Walls & Danone’s Protinex in India rated poorly compared to healthier versions in wealthier nations.

Star Rating Explained

Products rated on a 5-star scale; 5 is healthiest. Products in low-income nations scored 1.8 vs. 2.3 in high-income countries, per the report.

Health Commitments Not Global

PepsiCo targets healthier snacks in the EU, but limited commitments in lower-income markets, per the report’s detailed findings.

Industry Faces Pressure

Food giants feel market pressure in high-income nations due to weight-loss drug popularity, per the ATNI report. Focus shifting to lower-income markets.

Indian Regulatory Push

India's FSSAI intensifies rules for labeling sugar, salt & fat in packaged food, pushing companies to increase transparency for consumers.