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Fanta, Maggi, KitKat: Why are they different in India? | Expalined

26 Aug 2026

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Fanta, Maggi, KitKat: Why are they different in India? | Expalined

AI Synopsis & Key Briefing

Why does the same food product often have different ingredients, sugar levels and warning labels in different countries? From Fanta and Maggi to KitKat and Bournvita, this explainer looks at how multinational companies adapt products for different markets and why India’s debate over front-of-pack warning labels remains unresolved.

Key Highlights & Official Takeaways

✓Why does the same food product often have different ingredients, sugar levels and warning labels in different countries?
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Fanta, Maggi, KitKat: Why are they different in India? | Explained

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