PepsiCo accused of harassment after suing Indian potato farmers
Farmers sued for allegedly growing potatoes used in Lays crisps without permission
PepsiCo is suing four Indian farmers who allegedly grew a patented strain of potatoes used in its Lays crisps brand without the company’s permission.
The US-based food-and-beverage company is seeking about $150,000 (£116,000) in damages from each of the farmers, arguing they broke the law by sourcing and dealing the potatoes without participating in the company’s programme.