When is April Fools’ day — why we celebrate, origins, myths, and perfect prank timingApril Fools' Day is a global tradition of pranks and hoaxes. Its origins are debated, with links to 15th-century France and ancient Roman f...
'Life-threatening' ingredient in popular US ice-cream brand prompts FDA's urgent recall: What should you do?Blue Bell Ice Cream has initiated a recall in 16 states for its Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream due to a packaging error. The ice cream, cont...
HUL to demerge ice-cream business into independent entityHindustan Unilever plans to spin off its ice-cream business. The new entity will be independently listed. This move aims to unlock value an...
As HUL reviews ice-cream biz, cos line up for a scoopHindustan Unilever has set up a committee of independent directors to evaluate the future of its ice-cream business, sparking interest from...
HUL's scoop: In a hot market, all scream for ice creamSeveral firms are interested in acquiring Hindustan Unilever's ice-cream business, which includes brands like Kwality Wall's and Magnum. HU...
Ice cream pizza receives polarizing reactions on social mediaThe latest in a long line of funky foods is pizza with an ice cream topping. But, surprisingly the pizza also has vegetables and chocolate ...
- Hindustan Unilever told to erase 'Ice Cream' word from Kwality Walls advertisements
Advertising regulator has told Hindustan Unilever to stop mentioning its Kwality Walls brand as 'ice cream' in certain advertisements.
- Frozen desserts by Kwality Walls, Vadilal, Lazza, Cream Bell grab 40% share in ice-cream market
Ooriginal ice-cream makers such as Amul and Mother Dairy feel companies are misleading consumers by masquerading frozen dessert as ice crea...
Ice creams set to cost more as input prices surgeIn the past one year, the skimmed milk power prices have risen 90%, sugar 30%, white butter 40%, and milk by over 30%.
Varun Beverages, promoted by PepsiCo bottler RJ Corp, files for IPOA statement issued by RJ Corp said the IPO will entail sale of up to 2.5 crore shares of Rs 10 each, including fresh issue of 1.5 crore sha...
- Mother Dairy aims at capturing 20% ice-cream market share by 2014
Mother Dairy, which reported Rs 300 crore sales in year to March 2012, claims a share of around 18% in the Indian ice cream market.
- Higher VAT squeezes cola, ice-cream cos margins
Higher value-added tax (VAT) rates and raw material costs have hit the margins even as sales failed to match the rising temperature, partly...
- India Gate: India's single largest ice-cream selling point
All big brands agree that the monument designed by Sir Edward Lutyens is the largest ice-cream selling point in the country followed by Che...
- RJ Corp takes 100% in ice-cream venture Cream Bell
RJ Corp-owned Devyani Food Industries has acquired 100% stake in ice-cream venture Cream Bell, having acquired part-owner CK Jaipuria’s sha...
- IFC to invest Rs 23 cr in Cream Bell
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private equity arm of World Bank, may invest Rs 23 crore in Jaipuria Group’s Cream Bell. If th...
- Disney to whip up Cream Bell
What if Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Mini Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck joined the fun? Delhi-based ice-cream maker.
- There's no stopping the genie in the bottle
He is as reclusive as the brands he represents are ubiquitous. Think Pepsi, Pizza Hut, KFC, Costa Coffee, Disney and the French ice-cream b...