HCCBis one of the topFMCG companies in India, bringing some of the best-known beverages to the market, includingCoca-Cola, Thums Up, Maaza, Minute Maidand more. They have proved themselves, over the course of time, to be ever ready and capable of quenching an entire nation’s thirst.

From their flagship brand,Coca-Cola, they have gone on to make a lot of progress in the field of beverages. From a fruit juice likeMinute Maidthat incorporates some interesting breakthroughs, to amango juicelikeMaaza, which has seenHCCBbe one of the world’s largest institutional buyers of mango pulp, they have always promoted a fruit circular economy.

They also have done a considerable deal of work in the field of corporate social responsibility.HCCBis one company which takes the social responsibility of business very seriously. From multiple interventions that include adoption of villages, improving the overall quality of life of its residents, groundwater recharge projects, among others.

Be it through bringing quality products, or in being harbingers of innovation,HCCBhas always stayed one step ahead of the rest. Here’s to the great achievements they have accomplished in the two decades since their incorporation in India, and the many more to come.

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As one of the largestFMCG companies in India,Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages(HCCB) creates some of the most popular drinks.Coca-cola, Minute Maid, Maaza and Spriteare household names in India. Over 1000 drinks are manufactured and sold. The competitive market ofFMCG companies in Indiarequires that a maximum number of drinks be manufactured to meet the market needs.

ForHCCB, the big challenge is meeting those targets and yet ensuring quality for every product that comes off the manufacturing line.

Here’s how they do it.

Bottle Inspection

Along with human inspectors and an electronic bottle inspection technology, bottles are inspected for damage and foreign matter. Bottles that are damaged or dirty are taken out of the manufacturing line.

Filled Bottle Inspection

An inspection is conducted when the bottle is filled.HCCB’sfilled bottle inspection technology checks the net content of the bottle and ensures uniformity in height. It also checks the cap, making certain it is placed correctly.

COBRIX Analyser

Sugar and carbon dioxide are necessary ingredients in many of the beverages made by HCCB. The COBRIX analyser does two jobs:

1. Certifying that sugar and CO2 levels are maintained within specified levels.
2. Establishing that the quality of sugar and CO2 levels are the same in all the bottles packaged.

Flow Diverter

The Flow Diverter Valve pasteurises the juice at a pre-set temperature. If the juice goes below the set temperature, it is not out to the filler; rather the juice is re-pasteurisation. This is a key element in setting a standard quality for the juice.

Interlocks

A standard practise ofFMCG companies in Indiais to set the manufacturing line in stages.HCCBdoes things differently by setting interlocks through the manufacturing line. If at any stage, the quality criteria are not met, the interlocks are applied and that processed is paused.

Much of these steps are taken with virtually no human assistance and are run completely by machines. Advanced technology plays a key role in maintaining the quality onHCCBmanufacturing lines.

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