- Landmark acquisition opens a major global FMCG market for RCPL
- Nexba, PACE and other ‘Better-For-You’ brands set for India and global expansion
- Deal accelerates RCPL’s ambition to build a health-led global beverage powerhouse
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
BENGALURU, FEB 9
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired a majority stake in Australia-based Goodness Group Global Pty. Ltd. (GGG), the founder company of popular ‘Better-For-You’ beverage brands such as Nexba. The strategic acquisition marks RCPL’s formal entry into the Australian consumer goods market, while reinforcing its commitment to deliver global-quality products at affordable prices.
Strategic Partnership with Global Expansion at the Core
Under the partnership, RCPL will actively support the expansion of Goodness Group’s flagship health-focused beverage brands—including Nexba and PACE, a hydration brand co-created with Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins—into newer international markets, including India.
The deal significantly strengthens RCPL’s health and wellness beverage portfolio and cements its position as one of the fastest-emerging global FMCG players from India. RCPL already has a growing international footprint across UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Nepal and Sri Lanka, backed by a robust portfolio that includes RasKik and Sun Crush juices, zero-sugar carbonated soft drinks, and the herbal-natural beverage brand Shunya.
Leadership Speak: Building a Global FMCG from India
Krishnakumar, Director, Reliance Consumer Products Limited, said, “This strategic partnership is a bold step towards establishing RCPL as a global FMCG company from India. The addition of GGG’s health-focused consumer brands like Nexba and PACE will add strength to RCPL’s healthy beverages portfolio. With our strong supply chain and distribution capabilities, RCPL will ensure expansion of GGG’s brands across newer markets and wide availability in India. This move will further help RCPL meet its promise of making the global quality accessible to everyone.”
Echoing the optimism, Troy Douglas, Founder, Goodness Group, stated, “We are thrilled that our brands and innovation have resonated so strongly and that our strategic partner RCPL recognizes the business opportunity for us all. RCPL is one of the fastest growing players and a leading FMCG company. In RCPL, we have found an incredibly strong and sophisticated partner as part of our evolution as we become a global player in up to 50 western markets over the next five years. This partnership will provide opportunity for the business to become the global leader in the ‘Better-For-You’ category.”
Goodness Group: A Health-First Beverage Innovator
Sydney-headquartered Goodness Group Global is a well-established player in Australia, offering healthier, global-quality beverage choices across Australia and 21 other international markets. Anchored in its ‘Better-For-You’ philosophy, its flagship brand Nexba is globally recognised for gut-health beverages made using Goodsweet®, a proprietary all-natural, plant-based, zero-calorie sweetener.
The group’s diversified portfolio also includes BISON, a light and refreshing protein-based beverage; GOOD BREKKIE, a range of nutritious liquid breakfast options; and PACE, a modern hydration brand co-created with Pat Cummins—further strengthening its health-led innovation credentials.
With this acquisition, RCPL sharpens its global ambition—blending Indian scale, global brands and health-centric innovation to compete decisively on the world FMCG stage.
