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Packaged food makers explore use of electrical equipment, bio-fuels to tackle LPG supply crunchPackaged food firms are seeking new energy sources for their kitchens. Companies like Balaji Wafers and Gopal Snacks are looking at electri...- $4 billion: How a small-town brand caught global attentionGlobal investors are showing keen interest in India's smaller snack companies. Balaji Wafers is set to receive substantial funding, valuing...
- US private equity firm General Atlantic set to acquire 7% of Balaji Wafers for ₹2,500 croreGeneral Atlantic is close to acquiring a 7% stake in Balaji Wafers for ₹2,500 crore. This deal values the Gujarat-based snack maker at appr...
- Balaji Wafers may rethink stake sale plan as PE funds cite steep valuationBalaji Wafers' minority stake sale is currently stalled as private equity funds and strategic investors withdrew due to the snack maker's s...
- US multinational General Mills craves stake in Balaji Wafers, tooThe Minneapolis-based owner of global brands such as Pillsbury and Betty Crocker has approached Balaji’s founders for a deal that could giv...
- FMCG companies think small to make it big during pollsConsumer goods companies in India are increasing stocks of small packs of biscuits, bhujias, chips, packaged water, and beverages costing ₹...
- Locked out of distribution networks, regional brands may find it hard to regain groundIndustry executives said companies with deeper distribution networks, extensive supply chains and broader retail outreach have been able to...
- HC restrains Balaji Wafers from manufacturing, selling & advertising Rumbles brandThe Bombay HC noted that the Balaji Rumbles design was similar to that of the Lay’s Maxx registered design, and passed the interim order la...
- 10 snacks a day keep 3 meals awayNearly three-quarters of Indian adults snacked more than they did a year ago, compared with a global average of 49%, according to a study b...
- Munchies Makeover: Why snack companies’ next winners will be branded desi productsDosa masala burgers, jaljeera and aam panna drinks, masala oats — these are just a few products in portfolios of snack-makers, even the mul...
- Lay's share falls from 51.1 to 49.5% between 2013 & 2015 as local players like Haldiram's gain steadilyBalaji Wafers, the second biggest player in the potato chips segment, has seen its share rise from 16.7% to 18.5% during the period.
- ‘Healthy' corn moves beyond snack to full mealsRiding high on its health benefits owing to high fibre content, it is embraced by families looking for healthy options,” said Suresh Saraf,...
- After PepsiCo's Lays and ITC's Bingo, Balaji Wafers to now challenge McCain India in the potato snack segmentNeel Kotak, MD and CEO at Iscon Balaji, said, “We will have a number of potato speciality products, including Indianised innovations to com...
- MNC stake in Balaji wafers: Why patriarch Chandu Virani may yield to his GenNext managementVirani isn’t sure that bringing in an external investor, but the GenNext is convinced, and since they are running the show, he will go with...
- Food majors, PE funds look to snack on Balaji WafersBalaji Wafers plans to invest Rs 200 cr in next 2 years to expand to the south and north Indian markets by setting up local units.
- Homegrown potato wafer brand Balaji to now make potato flakesThe new plant of potato flakes will come up near Boriavi, a small town between country's milk capital Anand and Nadiad.
- Desi namkeen replaces potato chips, finger sticks as top seller in branded salty snacks marketBranded namkeen like dal, chivra & bhujia accounted for 52% of total salty snacks sales of Rs 9,400 cr in the year ended June.
- Regional brands aim high, attempt to carve out pan-India presenceThe Bakemans debacle serves as a grim reminder that the journey from one state to a pan-India presence is fraught with risk.
- Pepsi takes on Haldiram & Parle with 40% cheaper new chips brand 'Lehar'With a 20g pack priced at Rs 5, the US-based snacks and soft drink maker hopes to reclaim market share nibbled away by domestic players.
- Balaji Wafers a name to reckon with in Gujarat snacks marketChataka Pataka Tangy Tomato Snacks happens to be all over Gujarat - present in almost every paan shop and organised retail outlet, but with...
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