PepsiCo sues Indian farmers for growing potatoes used in its crisps

Farmers in the state of Gujarat, India, are seeking government intervention after Pepsi Co, whose products include Pepsi, Lays, Doritos, Tropicana, 7up, sued for farmers for allegedly infringing its rights by growing a potato variety registered by the company for use in its Lays crisps.

Four farmers are reportedly being sued by the company for approximately €134,000 in damages each.