Suntory PepsiCo opens biggest Asian factory amid shift from soda

Food & BeverageVietnam's growing thirst for healthier beverages underpins $300m investmentUS-Japanese joint venture Suntory PepsiCo opened a $300 million factory in southern Vietnam as it bets on rising demand for healthier drinks. The facility includes the company's first fully automated warehouse in Asia. (Lien Hoang)LIEN HOANGJuly 13, 2026 15:16 JSTTAY NINH, Vietnam -- Suntory PepsiCo has opened its largest factory in Asia, in southern Vietnam, betting that rising incomes and demand for healthier beverages will continue to fuel growth even as consumption of traditional soft drinks slows.