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Innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka has secured ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, as it looks to accelerate its expansion in the fast-growing intimate wear segment. The Faridabad-based...
Global spirits giant Sazerac Company has acquired Austin-based RTD brand Dirty Shirley, marking a strategic push into nostalgia-driven, high-growth ready-to-drink cocktails. The deal, announced on March 19, 2026, underscores Sazerac’s ambition to deepen its presence in...
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DryWater Eyes $100M Milestone as It Scales the “Next Liquid I.V.” Playbook
Emerging hydration brand DryWater is rapidly scaling its presence in the competitive functional beverage market, with projections to reach $100 million in sales by...
Kelly Slater’s Freaks of Nature Enters Functional Hydration with “Inside-Out” Sun Care
Performance skincare brand Freaks of Nature, co-founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater, has expanded into ingestible wellness with the launch of its Skin Support...
Urban Company Shares Jump 9% as SBI Mutual Fund Buys ₹632 Crore Stake
Shares of Urban Company surged nearly 9% after SBI Mutual Fund acquired shares worth ₹632 crore through block deals, boosting investor sentiment following recent...
“Is Coffee the New Cocoa?” Price Rally May Reverse as Demand Softens
A growing number of industry experts believe coffee prices could mirror the sharp rise-and-fall trajectory seen in cocoa, with expectations building for a potential...
Unilever Weighs Food Business Spin-Off to Double Down on Beauty and Wellness
Consumer goods giant Unilever is exploring a potential separation of its food business, as it looks to sharpen focus on faster-growing segments like beauty,...
Hemp “Spirits” and Functional Energy Lead U.S. Retail Distribution Push
The third week of March 2026 is seeing a wave of distribution activity across the U.S., with emerging beverage brands expanding into new retail...
Little Spoon Enters Infant Formula Market with “Radical Transparency” Play
D2C baby nutrition brand Little Spoon has officially entered the $4 billion U.S. infant formula market, launching its Organic Grass-Fed Whole Milk Infant Formula...
Early Summer Heat Triggers Surge in Quick Commerce and D2C Demand
An early onset of summer across India is accelerating demand for seasonal essentials, prompting brands and platforms to ramp up inventory, supply chains, and...
Ferrero Acquires BOLD Snacks to Enter South America’s “Better-For-You” Segment
Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire BOLD Snacks, marking its entry into the fast-growing health and wellness snack category in South America...
Brown-Forman Plans New Premium Spirit Launches in India Amid Luxury Liquor Boom
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...
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...