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CIABC presses for unfettered advertising rights for liquor brand extensions amid regulatory scrutiny
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), a lobby representing the liquor industry, has communicated with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. In their...
FMCG sector embraces digital advertising: 47% ad spend directed towards digital platforms in 2023
Following the pandemic-induced surge in e-commerce, the momentum of business digitalization continues to grow. Companies are increasingly utilizing digital tools to streamline operations, understand...
IPO-bound Swiggy reports $207 Million loss in April-December 2023
IPO-bound foodtech giant Swiggy is reported to have recorded a loss of $207 million (INR 1,730 crore) in the first nine months of the...
Chai Sutta Bar expands into premium café market with Kaffee-La launch, eyes nationwide growth
Chai Sutta Bar, a popular tea chain, has ventured into the premium café market with the launch of its new brand Kaffee-La, as reported...
Bikano expands portfolio with ‘Madras’ and ‘Kerala’ flavor mixtures, targets 2-4% market share in Southern India
Bikano, India’s leading packaged snacks brand has launched its latest offerings - the 'Madras' and 'Kerala' Flavor Mixtures. This expansion into the flavors of...
Retail brands flock to religious cities as spiritual tourism surges
Retail brands are actively expanding into religious cities, drawn by the burgeoning tourism industry and the opportunity to establish a presence in these promising...
ONDC records over 30,000 daily food delivery orders during Holi festivities
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) recorded more than 30,000 food delivery orders each day during the Holi extended weekend, as revealed by...
Healthy snack brand Mr Makhana to hit UK shelves, talks with Tesco and Sainsbury’s underway
Delhi-based Mr Makhana is gearing up to broaden its retail footprint in the UK with its healthy popped lotus seed snacks.Founder Rishab Jain mentioned...
Zomato strengthens user experience by integrating Simpl’s 1-Tap Checkout across platforms
Simpl, India's leading Checkout Network, has strengthened its partnership with the food ordering and delivery platform, Zomato. The collaboration will integrate Simpl's 1-Tap Checkout...
Global cocoa supply shortage pushes Cadbury and major chocolate brands to consider price hikes
Consumers could soon see higher prices for their favorite Cadbury bars and chocolate cookies. The increase in cocoa prices, due to a global supply...
Rising inflation and shifting consumer preferences drive major brands to prioritize premium products over mass market offerings
The allure of the 'bottom of the pyramid' appears to be waning for major consumer goods manufacturers. Over the past two years, they've introduced...
Varun Beverages completes acquisition of South African bottler BevCo
Varun Beverages Ltd, the largest franchise bottler for PepsiCo, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the South Africa-based Beverage Company (BevCo)...