Marico to acquire PVR Inox snacking brand for Rs 226.8 crMarico is acquiring a majority stake in Zea Maize, the company behind the 4700BC snacking brand. The deal with PVR Inox is valued at up to ...
27 Jan, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Makhana Board holds first meeting; Rs 476-crore scheme rolled out for development of makhana sectorA significant scheme worth Rs 476.03 crore has been approved for Makhana development. This initiative will span from 2025-26 to 2030-31. Th...
13 Dec, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
Diwali Snack Wars: New kids aim to bite into India’s legacy brandsDiwali 2025 India Snacks: India's Rs 46,571-crore snack market is a fierce battleground this Diwali, pitting legacy giants like Haldiram's ...
21 Oct, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan predicts 'record-breaking win' for NDA in Bihar pollsUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed strong confidence in the NDA securing a "record-breaking majority" in Bihar's upcoming assem...
04 Oct, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Makhana must grow more and at a lower cost, Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan saysUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bihar for the Makhana Festival, advocating for increased production and reduced co...
04 Oct, 2025, 04.05 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates interim terminal building at New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport in BiharPrime Minister Modi inaugurated the New Civil Enclave at Purnea Airport and launched development projects worth Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar. H...
15 Sep, 2025, 07.35 PM IST
Makhana prices surge 32% post-budget amid rising global & domestic demandMakhana prices have surged by nearly 32% driven by strong interest from domestic and global buyers. Prices rose from ₹950 per kg to ₹1,250 ...
14 Feb, 2025, 12.05 AM IST
Budget 2025 answers expectations, raises questions for Gulf NRI businessesUnion Budget 2025 brings mixed news for Gulf-based NRIs and businesses. While revisions in tax structures to boost consumer spending and ad...
01 Feb, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
In Budget 2025, Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath's favourite superfood Makhana gets a big boostFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a specialized Makhana Board in Bihar to boost the makhana sector. This n...
01 Feb, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Makhana is Nikhil Kamath's go-to snack. Weight loss to diabetes control, India's superfood is now becoming global crazeMakhana, or fox nuts, comes from the Euryale ferox plant and is widely grown in Asia. Known for its rich nutrients and traditional medicina...
21 Jan, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
Nikhil Kamath’s next big bet is makhana - Zerodha founder believes Bihar superfood will create a billion-dollar industryMakhana, or foxnut, is gaining global acclaim as a superfood. Rooted in Indian traditions and predominantly grown in Bihar, which produces ...
19 Jan, 2025, 11.15 AM IST
73% of Indians choose healthier snack options despite costs; prioritize reading ingredient lists and nutritional valueFarmley’s Healthy Snacking Report 2024 reveals 73% of Indians read ingredient lists amid food adulteration worries. Millennials, Gen Z, and...
07 Jul, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Snacking brand Farmley raises Rs 56 crore in funding from BC Jindal Group, othersFarmley cofounder Akash Sharma said the company registered a revenue of around Rs 150 crore in the financial year 2023 and has now touched ...
17 Dec, 2023, 04.51 PM IST
Olive oil, Fox nut prices increase 80% in a yearInclement weather has increased inflation of not only the daily kitchen essentials, but also of gourmet superfoods consumed by the rich and...
07 Aug, 2023, 09.10 AM IST
TagZ Foods eyes Rs 1,000 crore sales; to expand manufacturing units, product portfolioDuring the year ended March 2022, TagZ Foods expanded sales eight times and turned cash profitable helped by increased portfolio and distri...
24 May, 2022, 02.56 PM IST
TagZ Foods sales expand nine-fold, turn cash profitable in FY22"We are looking at creating the largest urban GenZ snack brand which changes the way consumers snack on potato chips, gourmet dips, chocola...
20 Apr, 2022, 07.47 PM IST
Nearly 1,500 companies entered F&B segment over past 5 years: TracxnHowever, direct to consumer brands in the health food space have managed to raise just about $100 million, despite most companies claiming ...
07 Dec, 2021, 04.37 PM IST