Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Manager decides to terminate employee for taking ice cream break. But HR’s simple question changes office rule permanentlyA manager sought to fire an employee named Florence for eating ice cream. Florence met all deadlines. HR intervened, questioning the policy...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Manu Chandra's Sauce, the VC making a feast of small servingsSauce VC is set to make an estimated Rs 500-550 crore from L'Oréal's acquisition of Innovist, validating founder Manu Chandra's strategy of...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, which led to the creation of the ice-cream cone as a dessert iconThe ice cream cone's origin is not a simple tale. While a popular legend points to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, historical research rev...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
All Kwality Wall's items to be milk-based next year, says CEO Peter ter KulveMagnum Ice Cream is transforming its Kwality Wall's business in India. The company is moving from vegetable fat frozen desserts to dairy ic...
29 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Craving ice cream, cold drinks, packaged shakes? Top nutritionist recommends 6 healthier summer food swaps to beat the heatBeat the summer heat with smart food choices. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra suggests simple swaps for popular treats. Trade sugary cold drinks...
27 May, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...
26 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Say no to cold drinks, ice cream, sugary treats: Celebrity nutritionist shares 5 simple foods to stay naturally cool during a summer heatwaveAs India swelters, integrative lifestyle expert Luke Coutinho advises against relying on sugary drinks for heat relief. He emphasizes that ...
22 May, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India sees no need to curb sugar exports for now as demand weakens, sources sayIndia will not restrict sugar exports currently. Lower production is expected, but stable prices indicate weaker demand is balancing the sh...
06 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
The 9 pm rule inside India’s predictable summer shopping patternIndia's summer consumption reveals a nationwide pattern: ice cream orders consistently peak at 9 PM, with demand doubling between 6 PM and ...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
HUL Q4 Preview: Volume recovery or margin illusion? Here's what the consumer giant may show in earningsHindustan Unilever is set to report its March quarter results. Growth is anticipated from increased sales volumes. The demerger of its ice ...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Heatwave spurs surge in AC, beverage, ice cream output in IndiaSoaring temperatures have triggered a sharp demand rebound for ACs, beverages, and ice cream, with companies boosting output after a 50% sa...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Quick commerce firms face heat as riders stay off peak hoursQuick commerce firms are facing a shortage of delivery partners due to intense heatwaves. Companies are offering extra pay to keep riders w...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tourist snacks are making the Rock of Gibraltar's monkeys sick, and their solution will make you laughMonkeys in Gibraltar are changing their behaviour after consuming human snacks provided by tourists. Foods like chocolate, crisps, and ice ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
India ice cream market expected to touch Rs 45,000 cr in next 3 years: IICMAThe Indian ice cream market has surged four-fold in the past decade and is projected to achieve Rs 45,000 crore within three years. Factors...
28 Mar, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
Snacking space gets dollops of ice creamThe contribution of the so-called family packs (bricks, tubs) to the ice cream category has reduced from 50% in 2010 to 40% today.
07 Apr, 2015, 11.25 AM IST