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Digital-first packaged spices brand Zoff Foods has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity, highlighting continued investor interest in direct-to-consumer (D2C) food brands.This marks the second investment by JM Financial Private Equity...
US spirits giant Brown-Forman, best known for producing Jack Daniel's, is planning to introduce several premium alcohol brands in India over the next two to three years, as it looks to strengthen its presence in one...
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Estée Lauder Acquires Full Stake in Forest Essentials, Strengthens India Expansion
Global beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies has acquired the remaining 51% stake in Indian luxury skincare brand Forest Essentials, taking full ownership of the...
Starbucks Partners with SuperYou to Introduce Protein Cold Foam in India
Coffee giant Starbucks has partnered with nutrition brand SuperYou to introduce a protein-enriched cold foam add-on across its India network, reflecting the growing demand...
Rapper Badshah’s Vodka Brand Shelter6 Generates ₹5.46 Crore in Three Months
Premium vodka label Shelter6, co-founded by rapper Badshah in partnership with Cartel Bros, has reported revenues of ₹5.46 crore within three months of launch,...
Curefoods Expands into Chicken, Coffee, and Ice Cream Ahead of Planned IPO
Food-tech company Curefoods is broadening its business strategy as it prepares for a stock market debut. The company is expanding into new categories including...
10on10 Foods Raises ₹2 Crore to Reinvent India’s Staples Market with Freshly Milled
Food-tech startup 10on10 Foods has secured ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding from a group of angel investors as it looks to disrupt India’s staples...
Amazon India Eliminates Referral Fees on 12.5 Crore Products to Support Sellers
Amazon India has expanded its Zero Referral Fee programme to cover more than 12.5 crore products, aiming to support lakhs of sellers and accelerate...
Middle East Conflict Raises Risks for Global Luxury Brands
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating fresh challenges for global luxury brands, adding pressure to an industry already grappling with weak...
Pricklee Rebrands as “Natural Hydration” Drink to Accelerate National Expansion
Functional beverage brand Pricklee has unveiled a major brand refresh, repositioning itself from a “cactus water” product to a broader Natural Hydration drink. The...
Dabur Invests ₹60 Crore in Luxury Skincare Brand RAS Beauty
FMCG major Dabur has announced a ₹60 crore investment to acquire a minority stake in luxury skincare D2C brand RAS Beauty. The investment has...
Pronto Raises $25 Million, Achieves $100 Million Valuation
Home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million in a funding round led by Epiq Capital, with participation from existing backers Glade Brook Capital,...
Mezcla Raises $9.5 Million in Series B to Accelerate Growth in Plant-Based Protein Bars
Plant-based snack brand Mezcla has secured $9.5 million in a Series B funding round, reinforcing investor confidence in the evolving protein bar category. The...
Mumbai Airport Launches ₹10 Tea Initiative with Udaan Yatri Café
The long-standing perception of inflated food prices at airports received a reset on February 20, 2026, with the launch of the Udaan Yatri Café...