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India's giant aims for Tunisia market
Faron Beverages Company, one of the largest bottling and distribution firms affiliated with PepsiCo outside the United States, has entered the Tunisian market with an initial investment of nine million dinars to establish a joint venture with a Tunisian partner. The ownership will be split 75% to the Indian company and 25% to the Tunisian partner, Bivenda. The company's activities will include the production and distribution of soft drinks, juices, water, and dairy products, with the possibility of establishing a factory in Tunisia to expand production. This move comes at a time when Tunisia's beverage sector is dominated by the Sanaa Beverage Group, which controls over 80% of the soft drink and beer markets, making competition more challenging for the new company after legal procedures are finalized, as it will face a widespread distribution network and a strong position held by the Tunisian group. The entry of Faron is viewed as an opportunity to develop the market and increase competition, with potential benefits such as job creation and the introduction of new technologies. However, the possibility of future exports remains uncertain. A genuine industrial investment will ultimately determine the full impact of this entry on the Tunisian beverage market.
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