Despite canned beer having clear advantages over bottles – like keeping out oxygen and light – cans have developed a negative reputation that's been difficult to shake. But the can is making a comeback, with craft brewers designing quirky tins for their beer.

India's array of indigenous exotic fruits may be the stuff Western smoothie drinkers' dreams are made of, but Indians are choosing packaged fruit drinks over fresh fruit juice as branded juice takes off, despite being more expensive.

The Indian food and beverage sector is seeing a transformation. As eating out becomes more frequent and less formal, Indian diners are looking further than food and service. Today’s restaurant goer demands unique experiences, speciality offerings and niche concepts.

Coke has used a vending machine to connect two countries at odds - India and Pakistan. The 'Small World Machines' let ordinary people from both countries interact and engage across borders through a live touchscreen experience.