Krishna Veni

Line Operator

"15 years with HCCB" - the story of Krishna Veni

A journey that spans more than a decade is often taken in small steps. But for Krishna Veni, each one of those small steps were giant leaps.

15 years ago, Krishna Veni, an ITI graduate, joined HCCB as a final line inspector on contract. However, the dedication and passion she brought consistently to the factory floor saw her being chosen as an associate of the company. Something that did not make any difference to her work ethic.

“I have always thought of myself as a part of the HCCB family, from the very first day.” Krishna Veni reminisces. Ever since then, she has been a source of inspiration for the 8000-strong family of HCCB, and all the women who work here.

Moving recently to work at the HCCB factory in Patna, she settled in quite easily into her new role, unnerved by the change in location. She continued to bring in the same dedication to her job that she had displayed since day one. Something that did not go unnoticed by the ones around her, as she was recently felicitated at an event organised for outstanding operators in the workforce. The sense of achievement on her face as she walked up to receive the award was evident. For her, this was much more than just an award. It was a reminder of the 15 years of relentless passion and perseverance that she brought to her job every day.

“We are proud to have her here.” says Devajit Sharma, Manager of the Patna Factory. “She is very dedicated, passionate and punctual. Beyond her duty, she makes sure that she contributes to the system by helping in other activities like inspection and maintenance.”

Today as HCCB rewards her for her outstanding contribution, it is also a fitting tribute to the passion and fighting spirit she has been carrying with her for the past one and a half decades.

“15 years ago, feels just like yesterday,” says Krishna Veni.

So, for every one of those 15 years, and for every day of the next 15, gracias Krishna Veni!

HCCB Celebrates International Women's Day In The True Spirit Of Empowerment

Bengaluru, March 8, 2019: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd. today celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) unlike any other. The Company did not offer flowers and gifts, or gave cards. Instead, 100 HCCB associates across India joined hands to spend quality time with 300 women from the local community, to understand the journey of their life, and create an impactful resume for them. The HCCB team also made these profiles digitally available for easy accessibility by potential employers.

HCCB associates carried out the engagement at its offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi offices and its factories at Nemam, Goblej, Ameenpur, Pirangut, Khurda and Dasna. In keeping with the requirements of modern day job searches, HCCB associates curated the resumes to highlight the most searched skills and also keywords that Artificial Intelligence systems prefer. All this in a span of one-and-half hours! The profiles were also converted into additional local language of choice, of the ladies. To add to this, these resumes were made available on social platforms, meant for job searches and requisitions.

Speaking on the occasion, Christina Ruggiero, CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, said, “We know that Indian woman can do the impossible. Our role is to enable them and in some cases, show them the path. As we were going through the process of creating resumes, we heard so many impactful stories and discovered skills that could easily be showcased. It just needed the right language and prioritization. We are so happy to have done this. Being able to do this for 300 women is a good start. I am thankful to my associates who took out time and accomplished this very fulfilling exercise.”

Aligned with the global International Women’s Day theme of #BalanceForBetter, HCCB’s unique initiative titled #InspiredByYOU had a series of activations through the day. The first half of the day was spent recognizing the efforts of HCCB associates, men and women, and their partners who contributed to their success in life. Panel discussions with company’s senior leadership team, quizzes around gender stereotypes, coaching workshops, etc were also held to set the tone for the day, which culminated with the bio-data creating session and fun activation.

About HCCB (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages) Pvt Ltd

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd is one of India’s largest FMCG manufacturing and distribution companies. It is responsible for the manufacture, package, sale, and distribution of beverages under the trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. A network of 3,900 distributors, 250,000 farmers, 7,000 suppliers and over 2 million retail outlets distribute the high quality, great tasting beverages manufactured by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. HCCB operates across 25 states in 493 districts. With 18 factories, HCCB manufactures and sells 55 + products in 9 different categories.

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Introducing Colour - Joy of Sparkling & Juice

The new Minute Maid Colour is a product, manufactured by HCCB, which combines the taste of real grapes with the power of fizz. One of the first products to bring in the best of both worlds – sparkling and juice. First made available in Tamil Nadu

Krishna Veni

Line Operator

A journey that spans more than a decade is often taken in small steps. But for Krishna Veni, each one of those small steps were giant leaps.

HCCB Celebrates International Women's Day In The True Spirit Of Empowerment

Works with over 300 women from local communities to create an impactful resume for them and make it digitally available

HCCB Wins Legal Team Of The Year

HCCB had a lot to celebrate at the recently held edition of India Legal Awards 2018. On the day, the HCCB Legal Team won the prestigious ‘Legal Team of the Year’ award.

Educating Communities in Bidadi

In an initiative to support our SHG (Self Help Group) members in generating more income through various business ventures, HCCB organized EDP (Entrepreneurship Development Program) training in Bidadi recently.

The HCCB Ecosystem

The HCCB Ecosystem

About Us

Welcome to the world of HCCB – a company that started in 1997 with the simple aim of making beverages for the India of the 21st century. Two decades later, we are among the top 10 FMCG companies in India. While we have grown in scale, our soul remains unchanged. We still find our answers in the questions of India; we continue to find our ink in the stories of India. We are driven by India’s hopes; we are fuelled by India’s dreams. Come explore the world of HCCB – a company #inspiredbyIndia.

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For more information about the product and its ingredients, visit the Coca-Cola India website.

Minute Maid Colour
Minute Maid Litchi
Minute Maid Mixed Fruit
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Fanta Orange
Limca
Thums Up
Thums Up Charged No Sugar
Thums Up Charged
Sprite
Maaza Gold
Maaza Refresh
Aquarius
Bonaqua
Perfect Fruit
Freshly Roast and Ground Coffee and Premixed Tea Dispensing Solution
Iced Tea and Cold Coffee Dispensing Solution
Premix Coffee and Tea Dispensing Solution
Kinley
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Schweppes Tonic Water
Schweppes Soda Wate
Smart Water
Rim Zim
Monster

Minute Maid Guava
Minute Maid Pulpy Orange
Minute Maid Pineapple

Minute Maid Apple
Minute Maid Anar
Minute Maid Tomato

Minute Maid Cranberry

Minute Maid Colour
Minute Maid Litchi
Minute Maid Mixed Fruit
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Fanta Orange
Limca
Thums Up
Thums Up Charged No Sugar
Thums Up Charged
Sprite
Maaza Gold
Maaza Refresh
Aquarius
Bonaqua
Perfect Fruit
Freshly Roast and Ground Coffee and Premixed Tea Dispensing Solution
Iced Tea and Cold Coffee Dispensing Solution
Premix Coffee and Tea Dispensing Solution
Kinley
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Schweppes Tonic Water
Schweppes Soda Wate
Smart Water
Rim Zim
Monster

Minute Maid Guava
Minute Maid Pulpy Orange
Minute Maid Pineapple

Minute Maid Apple
Minute Maid Anar
Minute Maid Tomato

Minute Maid Cranberry

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Aranya Factory
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Chittoor Factory
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Bhopal Factory
Jammu Factory
Chennai Factory
Khurda Factory
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Siliguri Factory
Varanasi Factory
Vijayawada Factory
Wada Factory
Dasna Factory
Sananda Factory

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Unique Initiatives

PATERNITY LEAVE

Offering 4 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months, if father is the primary caregiver (equivalent to maternity)

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Providing effective sign language interpreter facility at town hall meetings

ENABLING DISABILITY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

Facilitating the HCCB family with disability-friendly environment at corporate office

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Small is beautiful, and path-breaking

When Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages was challenged with keeping smaller-sized products fresh and affordable, the innovators with the Company (HCCB) created what may possibly be the lightest bottle in the world for fully carbonated products. , The “Affordable Small Sparkling Package"? (ASSP).

It is a 250 ml PET bottle that maintains aesthetic appeal and the imperative product quality protections, needed for bottles to travel long distances to reach consumers in rural areas and often-extreme tropical temperatures. It is also helping the company reduce its carbon footprint.

The ‘affordable’ part of the bottle’s name relates to a historic hindrance: The product cost of bottles made specifically to reduce carbonation loss, typically increases because an increased amount of plastic is required to bolster the inner walls of the bottle walls. This is neither environment friendly not cost wise.

So HCCB took a new approach to deliver a high performing, lower-cost bottle that also used lesser PET resin.

The ASSP, which was introduced in 2016 and weighs less than 10 grams, took nearly two years to create. Proprietary Coca-Cola computer simulation methods were used to design the package using one-third less plastic than a standard plastic bottle in India (wt 15.5 gm) and an incredibly thin barrier layer was added to the bottle walls to prevent carbonation from escaping. When combined, these two advances extend product shelf life by a remarkable five months or more. This innovative technology can be used to reduce plastic usage in the production of plastic bottles for sparkling products up to 40 percent as compared to a the production of a standard plastic bottle, in some cases. The improved design does not compromise recyclability.

Recognizing the success of the ASSP in India, Coca-Cola Amatil, one of the largest bottling partners of The Coca-Cola Company in the Asia-Pacific region, commissioned an ASSP production line in Indonesia March 2017. The ASSP packs replaced an existing 250-milliliter bottle that used considerably more plastic resin per liter of product

Minute Maid Pulpy Orange: The way we made it

For a decade now, orange lovers of the country have enjoyed the delightfully natural, juicy and pulpy taste of Minute Maid. And there is a lot that goes into maintaining this amazing taste and consistency in all Minute Maid bottles. Here is how HCCB innovated our manufacturing processes and bottling lines to bring about the taste and texture of Minute Maid Pulpy Orange.

It all begins with the concentrated juice and sacks prepared from fresh oranges. They are supplied separately, in hygienically packed frozen form, (at -18 degree Celsius) to maintain quality and freshness while in transit; and to prevent any external contamination.

The frozen juice and sacks are then made to undergo ambient thawing in a hygienic environment inside the Factory. The juice and the sacks are then blended to get the pulpy juice concentrate.

After thawing, the concentrated juice and sacks are taken to a beverage-blending tank where a specially designed agitator ensures the intactness and consistency of orange pulp. The agitator in the factory also prevents the pulp from settling down.

During these processes, the pulpy juice concentrate is effectively blended with sugar syrup and water in the same tank. This makes the blended beverage ready with right proportions of juice and pulp.

A positive displacement pump transfers this blended beverage to the bottling line. The pump also ensures that the orange pulp remains intact through the process lines.

The beverage is then passed through a pasteuriser, which is heated up to 96 degree Celsius to ensure its safety, until the product reaches the consumer. The pasteurised beverage is then filled in bottles maintaining its pulpy consistency in every bottle. Next, the bottles are cooled down to room temperature for further secondary packing and distribution.

The beverage is then subjected to a series of quality checks before and after it is packed into the bottles. The formulation of the output ensures that on shaking the bottle once, the pulp remains in suspension and takes time to settle again, thus giving you the pulpy experience in every sip!

Innovations

Curious, empowered, inclusive and progress over perfection — these tenets guide the many innovations which our people are able to see through at HCCB.

ASSP

Heat-Resistant
Tarpaulin

Minute Maid Pulpy
Orange

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We are happy that communities and civil society are seeing value in what we bring to the table - our expertise - our know-how - our unique and specific strengths.

Sustainability Initiatives

People

They want us to help find solutions and make a measurable and meaningful difference in the world.

Planet

We are happy that communities and civil society are seeing value in what we bring to the table - our expertise - our know-how - our unique and specific strengths.

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Press Releases

HCCB Celebrates International Women's Day In The True Spirit Of Empowerment

March 8, 2019, Bengaluru

WORKS WITH OVER 300 WOMEN FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CREATE AN IMPACTFUL RESUME FOR THEM AND MAKE IT DIGITALLY AVAILABLE

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages achieves 100% led lighting at Aranya factory in Bengaluru

February 22, 2019, Bengaluru

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd. today announced that it has achieved 100% LED lighting at its second factory located at the Bidadi

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HCCB launches new driver management centre in Goblej, Ahmedabad

January 31, 2019, Ahmedabad

HCCB (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages), through various initiatives, has been continuously working towards creating a safe work environment

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Bengaluru, February 22, 2019: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd. today announced that it has achieved 100% LED lighting at its second factory located at the Bidadi Industrial Area, in Bengaluru. Referred to as the HCCB Aranya factory, this is one of the newer greenfield sites of HCCB, built with the state of the art technology and latest machines. The factory achieved the distinction of being a 100% LED lighted factory over a short span of two months. The intervention will save 2.5 lakh KWH per annum, reducing 200 tons in carbon footprint.

HCCB now meets 40% of its energy requirements across all factories through renewable and clean energy sources.

The Aranya factory becomes HCCB’s fourth factory to have 100% LED lighting, after Vijayawada, Ameenpur and Siliguri. The project was implemented in phases by installing 1300 lights, replacing panel lights, high bay lights, flameproof lights, tube lights and high mast lights among others.

In addition to being 100% LED lit, this factory also sources more than 60% of its power supply through solar energy under state open access policy. The factory also has a boiler, which runs on 100% CNG. The CNG supply to the factory is by GAIL.

According to Ganesh G, Factory Manager, HCCB Aranya, “We are proud about the contribution that we will make to a sustainable and green ecosystem. This has been a great collaborative effort and I would like to thank all our partners and associates for their contribution. We are already looking at solar power as our primary energy source and use CNG for our boilers."

Many HCCB factories procure solar energy under state open access policy, and Briquette/CNG fuel for their thermal energy requirements. All HCCB factories in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have started using solar power for their primary energy requirements. The factory at Ameenpur has 75 per cent of its needs met by solar energy while the two others at Vijayawada and Srikalahasti have 50 per cent of their requirements met by solar power. The Company now meets 40% of its energy requirements across all factories through renewable energy sources.

HCCB has taken several other initiatives like the adoption of briquettes - made out of agricultural waste like groundnuts and coconut shells - to power boilers. Installation of solar rooftops, adoption of energy efficient technology and greater investments in high-speed manufacturing lines, are some other examples.

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Ahmedabad, January 31, 2019: HCCB (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages), through various initiatives, has been continuously working towards creating a safe work environment for all its stakeholders, internal or external. In line with this philosophy, HCCB has launched a state-of-the-art Integrated Driver Management Centre (DMC) and Driver Rest Facility at its Goblej factory on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. The new facility was launched by Dinesh Jadhav, Executive Director, Supply Chain, HCCB.

HCCB's Driver Management Centre has been created with the single-minded focus of driver welfare and benefits, and with the hope that it positively contributes to the overall road safety and driver well-being in India. The state-of-the-art centre has a comprehensive set of facilities, which will enable drivers to have a safe and convenient driving experience.

The facilities at this Driver Management Centre include:

Driver counseling room
Driver change room
Dedicated Transporter office
Canteen
Storage rooms
Toilet & Bathroom
Driver sleeping and seating area

HCCB has 18 factories across the length and breadth of India and as one of the top FMCG companies, works closely with stakeholders across the entire manufacturing and distribution value chain. Our logistics and distribution partners along with the driver partners thus form an integral part of the HCCB ecosystem.

Dinesh Jadhav, Executive Director, Supply Chain, HCCB, said, Safety of our associates and all our partners is fundamental to the way to do business. We will continue our relentless pursuit of safety for everyone, in all possible ways. The new centre that we inaugurated and the host of activites that we have planned on the occasion of the upcoming Road Safety Week are only some steps in this direction.

The new DMC kickstarts HCCB's preparations for the 30th National Road Safety Week which will be observed from Feb 4, 2019. HCCB has planned a host of activities to sensitise its associates and other stakeholders on the importance of observing road safety and demonstrate responsible behavior all the time. HCCB will organize training and safe driving sensitization sessions for its associates and sales representatives known as market growth representatives (MGRs), apart from holding safety quizzes, creating safety brand ambassadors covering all the seven business zones of the company, blood donation camps targeting more than 1000 associates, distribution of fliers with messages on road safety and other onground activations.

About Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt Ltd

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd, is one of India's largest FMCG manufacturing and distribution companies. It is responsible for the manufacture, package, sale and distribution of beverages under the trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. A network of 3,900 distributors, 250,000 farmers, 7000 suppliers and over 2 million retail outlets distribute the high quality, great tasting beverages manufactured by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. HCCB operates across 25 states in 493 districts. With 18 factories, HCCB manufactures and sells 55 + products in 9 different categories.

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Introducing Colour – Joy of Sparkling & Juice

Krishna Veni

"15 years with HCCB" - the story of Krishna Veni

HCCB Celebrates International Women's Day In The True Spirit Of Empowerment

About HCCB (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages) Pvt Ltd

HCCB Wins Legal Team Of The Year

Educating Communities in Bidadi

Latest @ HCCB

Introducing Colour - Joy of Sparkling & Juice

Krishna Veni

HCCB Celebrates International Women's Day In The True Spirit Of Empowerment

HCCB Wins Legal Team Of The Year

Educating Communities in Bidadi

The HCCB Ecosystem

The HCCB Ecosystem

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Our Products

Minute Maid Colour

Minute Maid Litchi

Minute Maid Mixed Fruit

Coca-Cola

Diet Coke

Fanta Orange

Limca

Thums Up

Thums Up Charged No Sugar

Thums Up Charged

Sprite

Maaza Gold

Maaza Refresh

Aquarius

Bonaqua

Perfect Fruit

Freshly Roast and Ground Coffee and Premixed Tea Dispensing Solution

Iced Tea and Cold Coffee Dispensing Solution

Premix Coffee and Tea Dispensing Solution

Kinley

Schweppes Ginger Ale

Schweppes Tonic Water

Schweppes Soda Wate

Smart Water

Rim Zim

Monster

Minute Maid Guava

Minute Maid Pulpy Orange

Minute Maid Pineapple

Minute Maid Apple

Minute Maid Anar

Minute Maid Tomato

Minute Maid Cranberry

Minute Maid Colour

Minute Maid Litchi

Minute Maid Mixed Fruit

Coca-Cola

Diet Coke

Fanta Orange

Limca

Thums Up

Thums Up Charged No Sugar

Thums Up Charged

Sprite

Maaza Gold

Maaza Refresh

Aquarius

Bonaqua

Perfect Fruit

Freshly Roast and Ground Coffee and Premixed Tea Dispensing Solution

Iced Tea and Cold Coffee Dispensing Solution

Premix Coffee and Tea Dispensing Solution

Kinley

Schweppes Ginger Ale

Schweppes Tonic Water

Schweppes Soda Wate

Smart Water