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PepsiCo to invest Rs.1,266 crore to set up new unit in Ujjain

NEW DELHI, April 2 -- PepsiCo India on Tuesday announced an investment of Rs.1,266 crore to build a new flavour manufacturing facility in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, aimed at expanding the company's bever... Read More


When summer sizzles, can beverage, AC sales be far behind?

New Delhi, April 1 -- Forecasts of a warm summer this year bode well for beverage, ice cream, and cooling appliance manufacturers. Following last summer's demand disruptions due to unexpected rains, c... Read More


D2C brands can be seen as a threat or an opportunity, says Harsh Mariwala

New Delhi, March 30 -- The emergence of e-commerce, quick commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands has dramatically transformed the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Harsh Mariwala, cha... Read More


The focus is really to be in B2C businesses, says Dabur's Mohit Burman

New Delhi, March 30 -- Long associated with everyday names like Dabur Chyawanprash and Dabur Amla hair oil, owners of the household brand name Dabur are looking to chart a new growth path for the comp... Read More


Cocoa crisis: Chocoholics beware as prices surge & portions shrink

New Delhi, March 29 -- Indulging in chocolates is a universal delight, with their irresistible allure sparking a sweet frenzy among enthusiasts. But amid this craze, a bitter reality looms: the possib... Read More


Chocolates could get pricier-or less chocolatey-as cocoa breaches historical mark

New Delhi, March 29 -- Chocolates could get more expensive, smaller (although perhaps not noticeably, a typical shrinkflation trait), or simply have less cocoa in them in a few months if cocoa prices ... Read More


Cocoa crisis: Chocoholics beware as prices surge & portions shrink

New Delhi, March 29 -- Indulging in chocolates is a universal delight, with their irresistible allure sparking a sweet frenzy among enthusiasts. But amid this craze, a bitter reality looms: the possib... Read More


Retailers flock to religious destinations for new avenues of success

New Delhi, March 28 -- Large organized retailers are flocking to religious destinations in India as better infrastructure coupled with a surge in tourism creates new avenues of growth for offline reta... Read More


As raw material prices inch up, FMCG firms brace for margin pressure

NEW DELHI, March 26 -- Recent increases in the prices of essential raw materials, including crude oil, palm oil, coffee, and cocoa, could halt the "meaningful" expansion in gross margins that makers o... Read More


Packaged food, beverage firms stock up ahead of election rallies

new delhi, March 25 -- Packaged food and beverage companies are stepping up supplies on the ground ahead of the coming general election, as large rallies and outdoor gatherings raise demand for low-pr... Read More