In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
MyFitness forays into UAE's Rs 2,000 crore peanut butter marketBRND.ME has launched its popular Indian peanut butter brand MyFitness in the UAE. The brand has already seen significant initial sales. BRN...
24 Oct, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
Lighthouse Funds invests Rs 700 crore in FMCG contract manufacturer Parsons NutritionalsPrivate equity fund Lighthouse Funds has invested Rs 700 crore in Parsons Nutritionals, a contract manufacturer of cookies, chocolates, con...
15 Apr, 2024, 08.32 PM IST
World Chocolate Day: Fudgy oats for breakfast or low-calorie hot drink - take your pick!Who doesn't love a delicious serving of chocolate?
07 Jul, 2022, 10.36 AM IST
Nestle India eyeing new categories to push growth"The growth strategy of the company continues to be aggressive. Our categories have headroom for penetration. There are new opportunities w...
01 Jun, 2022, 10.21 PM IST
Nestle India won’t sell products that won’t contribute to operating margins: Suresh NarayananNestle India is reworking all its promotional and trade activities in the new reality where footfalls in shopping malls and modern trade st...
09 Nov, 2020, 12.32 PM IST
Biscuit association writes to Sitharaman; seeks lower GST on packs below Rs 100 per kgThe GST Council is scheduled to meet on 20 September to consider tax revisions on various categories including biscuits and the auto sector.
16 Sep, 2019, 05.17 PM IST
Calorie is new MRP for packaged foodNow, to engage with the new-age, calorie conscious consumer, marketers are turning conventional wisdom on its head and displaying nutrition...
31 Dec, 2016, 05.44 PM IST
ITC to focus on nutrition, health for FMCGDeveshwar said these products will address widespread concern of Indian population in areas like diabetes, cognition, gut and cardiovascula...
22 Jul, 2016, 12.48 PM IST
North and west regions show lowest consumption of malted food drinksTraditional milk consuming regions north and west show the lowest consumption of malted food drinks (MFDs) as compared to the east and sout...
17 Oct, 2014, 12.01 PM IST
- Food majors go for image makeover to stay healthy
This may not be walking the talk, but food companies, including McDonald’s, KFC, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are incr...
12 Jul, 2010, 02.03 AM IST
Indian market will teach us a lotDanone India GM Jochen Ebert who is spearheading Danone’s dairy business in India at a critical time spoke exclusively to ET about the Indi...
18 Mar, 2010, 12.32 AM IST
- Horlicks, Complan slug it out over price points
A no-holds-barred legal battle has now broken out between GlaxoSmithKline and Heinz India - in the Bombay and Delhi high courts over their ...
23 Dec, 2008, 03.14 AM IST
- Nestle plans buyouts here to spur growth
Foods major Nestle India, which has so far not done any acquisitions in the country, is now eyeing the inorganic route to growth. Potential...
06 Jul, 2007, 05.35 AM IST
- Sweet & Sour: Light on calories, light on value?
After a year the confectionery and drinks giant would rather forget, Cadbury Schweppes is pinning its hopes on consumer interest in healthy...
23 Jun, 2007, 03.40 AM IST