As China slows, global FMCG and consumer giants from L'Oreal to Nestle bet big on IndiaIndia is becoming a key growth focus for global consumer companies. Rising incomes and expanding retail offer major untapped market potenti...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
PepsiCo bullish on India, targets top-10 global market statusPepsiCo envisions India becoming one of its top ten global markets and plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030. This ambitious growth...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Why the PB&J still runs the American lunchbox at 125: Allergies and school bans could not kill itThe peanut butter and jelly sandwich celebrates 125 years of enduring simplicity and affordability. Industrial innovations and wartime need...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Murukkus show that extruded foods can be healthy and deliciousMurukkus are not just a popular Indian snack; they symbolize the culinary elegance integral to Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Crafted into d...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspendedH1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
India is swapping solo bites for group dining and healthier picksOut-of-home food and beverage consumption is increasingly shifting towards group occasions. Solo consumption has declined while larger grou...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Swiggy says one in every seven food orders now comes from 99 Store99 Store has a dedicated section within the Swiggy Food app. While it offers food across categories, the most popular food choices on 99 St...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Khoobsurat’ heroine was once chubby and considered an ‘ugly duckling’. She lost weight by eating one popular snack regularly. Studies say it can also lower risk of cancerRekha has been synonymous with grace and sensuality for decades. However, there was a time when she underwent much trolling and hostility f...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Haldiram's London outlet closed just weeks after its opening; Here's why and will it reopen?Haldiram's Leicester Square restaurant has temporarily closed its doors for essential electrical works. The popular Indian eatery shut down...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Times Food Delivery Awards – North 2026: Celebrating excellence in India’s digital dining economyThe Times Food Delivery Awards North 2026 recently honored India's dynamic food delivery sector. This event recognized numerous restaurants...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Seven boys widened India's door to South Korea and everything changedSouth Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substanti...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
PepsiCo cautiously optimistic on H2 amid robust demand, weather uncertainties: India & South Asia CEO Jagrut KotechaPepsiCo India is optimistic about its performance in the latter half of 2026, noting strong consumer demand in both urban and rural sectors...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Crax maker DFM Foods up for grabs as Advent scouts buyersAdvent International is negotiating to sell its majority stake in DFM Foods. Several consumer goods companies and private equity firms are ...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Indian Snack House raises Rs 2.2 Crore in pre-seed funding led by Titan CapitalThe funds will fuel expansion to new cities and online platforms. The company plans to broaden its product line with snacks from South Indi...
25 Jun, 2025, 05.32 PM IST