HealthMug and OMEO join forces to elevate natural skincare offerings

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HealthMug, a leading online platform in the health and wellness industry, is excited to reveal its strategic partnership with OMEO, a renowned skincare brand. This collaboration marks a significant achievement for both entities as they join forces to offer a unique blend of natural and homeopathic skincare solutions to a broader audience.

OmeoCare, a brand associated with BJain, has established a reputation rooted in a philosophy of natural ingredients and scientific innovation. Their products, crafted with botanical extracts, essential oils, and plant-based ingredients, distinguish the brand as one that is free from harmful chemicals and toxins. The collaboration with HealthMug.com aims to reinforce the position of both organizations, enabling them to reach a broader audience and deliver exceptional skincare experiences.

Saurav Singh, Sr. Category Manager at HealthMug said, “We collaborated with Team Omeo as their business completely aligns with our company mission and values. This partnership is an opportunity to leverage our organizational strengths and create something truly remarkable for our consumers. The Beauty and Personal Care market in India is expected to grow annually by 3.04% (CAGR 2023-2028). Together, we will be trying to attain a good sales number in the upcoming quarter and contribute to the exponential growth in the current sales for the particular category.”

Ajay Mahajan, the Marketing Manager of OMEO said, “At OMEO, we believe in a philosophy deeply rooted in nature and science. Our products are infused with botanical extracts, essential oils, and plant-based ingredients, free from harmful chemicals and toxins. OMEO brand collaboration with HealthMug.com (Online business partner) will provide us with opportunities to extend our reach to an even wider audience pool. We look forward to working hand-in-hand to explore new marketing strategies, expand our product offerings, and deliver exceptional experiences to customers on HealthMug.”

Both companies are excited about the prospect of combining their expertise to provide high-quality, nature-inspired skincare solutions to a wide-ranging audience.

Bira 91 takes beer innovation to new heights with latest taproom launch in Delhi

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Bira 91 has unveiled its second establishment in Delhi-NCR, situated at DLF Avenue, Saket. This marks the fourth Taproom for the company in India, with previous launches at DLF CyberHub and in Bengaluru.

This expansion is in line with Bira 91’s commitment to promoting beer innovation in India and cultivating a lively beer culture among local consumers.

Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO at Bira 91, said, “Delhi is home for Bira 91 and we are extremely excited to bring the Taproom experience to our home city. With the largest Tap wall featuring 16 beers on tap, this launch is yet another step towards fuelling the craft revolution in India and bringing the most flavourful beers to consumers in Delhi-NCR. Launching at DLF Avenue, a favorite amongst Delhites, am sure the Taproom will elevate the beer and dining experience for consumers.”

The Taproom places a strong focus on its culinary offerings, showcasing a thoughtfully curated food selection by Chef Vicky Ratnani that encompasses a range of international cuisines, perfectly complementing the diverse array of flavorful beers on offer.

“The beer revolution in India is currently at an exciting juncture, with out-of-home experiences playing a crucial role in nurturing the country’s growing beer culture. We are excited to bring the best of our beer flavours to the capital and lead the path with constant innovation. With the largest tap selection in town, our limited release beer drops every week, we are surely revolutionizing the experience for our consumers,” said Rahul Singh, Senior Vice President, Pubs at Bira 91.

Additionally, the venue introduces a unique cocktail menu curated by sommelier Magandeep Singh, featuring a blend of both traditional and innovative concoctions.

Moreover, patrons have the opportunity to explore the physical Bira 91 Merch Store, featuring a collection of popular brand merchandise.

Bikanervala teams up with The Montana Group to boost presence in domestic and international markets

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On Friday, Bikanervala announced a strategic partnership with The Montana group from Punjab, aiming to enhance its presence in both domestic and international markets.

The company stated that this partnership signifies a significant step toward expansion and is geared towards engaging a wider audience.

“It is a privilege to work with the iconic brand of India and the entire team will put best possible effort to make this brand a global leader in years to come,” said Manoj Madhukar, CEO of The Montana Group.

Established in 1905 as a modest sweet shop in Bikaner, Rajasthan, Bikanervala has evolved over time, diversifying its offerings to encompass restaurants and snack enterprises.

Currently, Bikanervala operates 175 combined sweet shop and restaurant outlets across India and in various international markets, including the UAE, the US, Singapore, New Zealand, and Nepal, as per the company’s statement.

Suresh Kumar, CEO of Bikanervala, briefed the media on the company’s current operations and outlined plans for further expansion in both domestic and international markets.

In the domestic market, the emphasis will be on regions such as Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in the Northern part, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the Southern part, and Maharashtra in the Western part of the country.

The company stated that in the international market, the primary focus will be on the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Burger House announces new franchise offers for rapid nationwide expansion

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Burger House has introduced fresh franchise offers, aiming to expedite its nationwide expansion.

As per a press release from ANI, the restaurant brand will be responsible for covering the store rent for the first two years.

Burger House seeks to empower entrepreneurs and alleviate the initial challenges associated with launching a new business.

Burger House’s franchise model operates on a franchisee-owned, franchisee-operated arrangement, offering a comprehensive turnkey solution for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The restaurant brand will provide the franchise owner with a fully operational store, complete with infrastructure, machinery, furniture, branding, signage, marketing collateral, and a trained workforce.

Burger House’s corporate teams will offer support to franchise owners by overseeing supply chains, merchandise, and marketing efforts.

This assistance will enable franchise owners to concentrate on delivering an exceptional culinary experience to their customers.

Burger House provides a menu that includes burgers, pastas, wraps, sandwiches, beverages, and a variety of other options.

The brand has expanded its footprint in various Indian cities, encompassing Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Dimapur, Gwalior, Noida, Patna, Rampur, Ropar, and Saharsa.

VC firm Iris Ventures fuels £5.5 Million investment in gut-health beverage brand Biomel

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Iris Ventures, a venture capital firm, has injected £5.5 million ($6.9 million) into Biomel, a UK-based brand specializing in gut-health beverages, with the aim of supporting an “unprecedented scale-up.”

The investment will be utilized to increase production capacity at Biomel’s “innovation and manufacturing facility” located in west London.

Established in 2017 by the husband-and-wife duo Steven Hegarty and Janett Lozano, Biomel specializes in crafting plant-based beverages, snack bars, and powders, with a dedicated emphasis on enhancing gut health.

The probiotic shots, available in 125ml and 510ml single-serve bottles, feature enticing flavors such as coconut, chocolate, and strawberry. Additionally, Biomel offers dairy-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free prebiotic cereal bars in both chocolate and chocolate hazelnut variants.

The company said “soaring demand… has driven its impressive sales trajectory and operating profitability since its second year”.

It added, “Biomel’s omnichannel route-to-market has driven extraordinary organic growth, averaging over 80% per annum since launch.”

Biomel’s offerings can be found in major UK retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, and Waitrose. Additionally, the brand operates a direct-to-consumer (D2C) subscription service through its website.

The startup also noted an expanding presence in independent retailers and global markets.

Hegarty, Biomel co-founder and CEO, said, “Biomel was born out of our own desire to live healthier and more fulfilling lives and is based on the premise that your gut is at the heart of your health.

“We have developed proprietary IP to bring differentiated and better solutions for consumers looking to improve their health and well-being through next-generation probiotic and prebiotic solutions that support digestive and immune health.

“Biomel is the market leader in the category and we are partnering with a global investor powerhouse to fulfil our mission to make good gut health delicious and easy through products modern consumers enjoy and love.

“We are excited to leverage Iris’s sector expertise and know-how to further drive total category growth and market expansion through our unique products and innovation pipeline.”

Iris Ventures said Hegarty and Lozano were “clear trailblazers in the plant-based gut health category”.

The venture capital firm serves as the advisor to Iris Fund I FCRE, a €100 million ($109.19 million) growth-equity fund focusing on European and U.S. brands. Among its portfolio, the firm has invested in Olistic, a vitamin-drink brand based in Spain, and Mammaly, a pet-health startup headquartered in Germany.

Henrik Andersen steps down as CEO of Arla Foods Ingredients to chart new course

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Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has announced that its CEO, Henrik Andersen, will be stepping down from the position.

After nearly three decades with AFI, Andersen is leaving to pursue a different career path, aiming to work on diverse projects and explore opportunities to serve as a board member. Serving as CEO since 2010, Andersen joined AFI in 1994, initially overseeing applications and R&D, and has maintained a strong focus on the whey business over the years.

Luis Cubel, a member of AFI since 2002 and presently holding the position of VP for commercial, is set to take over from Andersen starting February 1, 2024. He previously held the role of general manager for AFI in Germany for three years, overseeing the transition to an independent business entity when AFI separated from Arla Foods and became established as a subsidiary. Since 2015, Cubel has been responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of AFI in his role as vice president.

Arla Foods CEO Peder Tuborgh said, “Henrik has shown dedication throughout his career with Arla and latest as the CEO of AFI. I understand and support that Henrik would like to define the next chapter, focusing on different projects and board positions after his many years in Arla Foods and AFI. AFI is in great shape, and I would like to thank Henrik for an outstanding effort.”

“He will continue to support AFI on its future journey of growth by taking on the role as board member of the AFI business board, and I look forward to continuing our cooperation.”

Andersen commented, “I have been part of a fantastic development in AFI for many years, and feel proud of what we have achieved working together. It has been a journey of discovering and delivering powerful nutrition, and I continue to see great potential for sustainable growth.”

“We have come a long way with our Strategy26 implementation, and soon we will begin work to craft our next strategy – therefore, I think it is a good time for me to move on and let a new leadership take charge of this process.”

Cubel added, “I am honoured to have been appointed as the next CEO of AFI, an organisation I have been proud to serve during the last 20 years. Henrik leaves AFI in a very strong position to continue our growth ambitions, and I have truly enjoyed working with Henrik over the years. I am looking forward, together with the AFI team, to building on these strong foundations and taking AFI to the next level.”

7-Eleven Canada boosts growth with asset acquisition from Wallace & Carey

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7-Eleven Canada has announced its acquisition of “certain assets” from the Calgary-based food distributor Wallace & Carey.

The assets encompassed in the deal are situated in British Columbia and Alberta.

In addition, 7-Eleven has committed to obtaining lease facilities and offering a transition service agreement, exclusively procuring from Wallace & Carey. Furthermore, 7-Eleven has provided financial support to Wallace & Carey to facilitate its recovery and return to a stable operational state throughout Canada. This comes after both Wallace & Carey and its parent company, Carey Management, filed for creditor protection under CCAA in June 2023.

The transaction, which closed on 21 November, solidifies the preservation of a vital supply link for businesses and communities across the region.

Marc Goodman, vice president and general manager of 7-Eleven Canada, said, “This transaction positions 7-Eleven well for continued growth in Canada, strengthening our already robust business in the country and bringing with it a range of long-term benefits for our stores by stabilising our supply chain. We feel confident that this acquisition will bring the maximum quality of service to our stores so that we can continue to serve our customers at the highest level.”

Pat Carey, chair and venture architect for Carey Management, added, “7-Eleven is a long-standing customer of Wallace & Carey and we’re excited to further strengthen our partnership. Wallace & Carey will continue its day-to-day operations as usual, and we expect to emerge from this process better positioned for the future.”

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Délifrance announces India debut in partnership with Bahri Hospitality, unveils ambitious expansion plans

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Délifrance, with a century of expertise in French bakery, is poised to make its debut in India through a partnership with Bahri Hospitality and Cuisines Pvt Ltd, a division of the Bahri Group.

The first store is scheduled to open in Defence Colony, South Delhi. Bahri Hospitality has secured the exclusive master franchise rights for Délifrance across the country, with potential sub-franchising plans in the pipeline.

Délifrance is strategizing its presence across three distinctive formats: Bistro, Bakery & Coffee Shop, and Express Delivery outlets.

The Bistro will present a specialized menu comprising viennoiseries, patisseries, hot dishes, and beverages, while the remaining formats will primarily emphasize bakeries and patisseries.

“We are very excited to launch Délifrance in India. There is a huge potential in the bakery segment and this alliance with Délifrance will allow us to contribute in bringing the authentic taste of French bakery delicacies to the Indian subcontinent across many different channels,” said Hemant Bahri, Founder and Managing Director of the Bahri Group.

Bahri Hospitality aims to enhance the brand’s footprint among Indian consumers through various channels. This involves offering specially curated hampers and presenting a blend of French bakery classics infused with local flavors. To complement the importation of traditional French bakery goods from Délifrance, the group has established a central production unit in Delhi. This unit is dedicated to crafting additional local baked goods using French bakery techniques and premium-quality ingredients.

Fabrice Herlax, International Marketing and Concept Strategy Director for Franchise and Branded Solutions, Délifrance, said, “Entering the Indian subcontinent is a fantastic challenge for our brand, in its ability to connect and adapt to the local taste and flavors, based on our 100 years legacy in milling and French bakery.”

By the end of FY 23-24, Délifrance plans to launch five additional outlets in Delhi-NCR.

In the next five years, the brand envisions expanding its presence by opening 25 to 30 Délifrance outlets in various formats across India.

Govt grants extension for onion exports until November 30, clarifies criteria for eligibility

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On Thursday, the government provided clarification that onion shipments, which have been submitted to customs authorities and recorded in their systems prior to October 29, are eligible for export until November 30. This decision comes in the wake of the government’s imposition, on October 28, of a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 800 per tonne on onion exports until December 31. The aim is to enhance the availability of onions in the domestic market and control prices.

“Where onion consignment has been handed over to the customs before October 29, 2023… and is registered in their system/ where onions consignment has entered the customs station for exportation before this notification and is registered in the electronic systems of the concerned custodian of the customs station with verifiable evidence of date and time stamping of these commodities having entered the station prior to October 29.

“The period of export shall be up to November 30 this year,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said.

It emphasized that export duties paid prior to the issuance of this notification will not be subject to refund.

Amazon partners with WBIDC to boost exports from West Bengal

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Amazon and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of boosting exports from West Bengal. This collaboration will enable a multitude of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the region to showcase and sell their ‘Made in India’ products to customers across more than 200 countries through the Amazon platform.

The WBIDC is slated to create e-commerce export hubs and institute an e-commerce export facilitation cell in strategic districts of West Bengal, such as Kolkata, North 24 Paraganas, South 24 Paraganas, Howrah, Hooghly, among others. In tandem, Amazon will arrange awareness sessions and lead capacity-building workshops for MSMEs within these designated e-commerce export hubs.

Currently, over 3000 exporters based in West Bengal have collaborated with Amazon to present their products to customers spanning over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Raju Mishra, Joint Secretary, WBIDC said, “With the new logistics policy and the exports policy, we aim to establish West Bengal as the Global Trading Hub and double the State’s exports over the next decade. The West Bengal Government has invested a lot in setting up dedicated export promotion committees in key districts and exports facilitation cells to boost exports from the state.”

He added, “We are now furthering our vision and WBIDC will set up dedicated e-commerce export hubs in key districts. Our partnership with Amazon will help exporters across the state become more aware and equipped to tap into the global export opportunity.”

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