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Emami, the Rs 1,700 crore homegrown FMCG company in India has entered the light hair oils segment with the launch of its Emami 7 Oils in One. Actress Yami Gautam has been roped in as brand ambassador. Developed in...

The organic movement has touched a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics and home products. Possibly the most emotive area is organic food, because food products are directly taken into the body while other products have a limited and...

Explosive growth in the bottled water industry has now placed bottled water in every supermarket where dozens of brands are competing. The bottled water industry has become extremely prosperous, involving companies with different histories and approaches to water quenching...

When Shakespeare said “fat paunches have lean pates”, he was not only structuring his play but penning down the undeniable truth of the modern times. The way ‘consumerism’ has evolved today thrusts an impression that marketers and consumers are...

Products come in all shapes, purposes and sizes, but they have one thing in common – each makes a long journey from initial creation at the manufacturer to final purchase by a customer. This journey is fraught with many...

Parle Products, an Indian biscuit, confectionery and snacks manufacturer, has launched a new Ad campaign for one of its latest offerings in the cream category - Milk Shakti Milky Sandwich targeting the kids and the parents alike. The product...

With an increase in the demand of the convenience food market, Vegit, an agro division of Merino Industries and a ready-to-cook player plans to increase its retail presence by 25 percent and take its store count to 6,250 stores...

"For FY14, a sum of Rs 10 crore will be invested towards expansion of Maiya's restaurants through 20 franchise models in Bangalore and Delhi," reveals P. Sadananda Maiya, promoter of Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt Ltd, (MBFPL),  a Food...

On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary of operations internationally, Metro Cash & Carry will run the Metro Community Stars Awards 2014 contest from May 01 2014 till June 31, 2014 to recognise independent entrepreneurs with creative ideas efficiently...

Milk, cheese and yogurt are dependable dairy staples, but supermarket operators interested in growing the overall category should consider stocking their refrigerated and frozen cases with dairy products beyond the ordinary. Something, perhaps, like Elli Quark. Elli Quark is a...

India can be defined clearly as a “Land of Gaps” and thus, a “Land of Opportunities”. These gaps and the aligned opportunities are two sides of the same coin which has a vital impact on the production of food,...

If current growth patterns continue, “extra mouths to feed” will be an understatement in 2053, when our planet’s population is predicted to jump by 2 billion people. That’s going to be a big challenge for the food industry, and...