D2C brands tweak packaging as West Asia conflict pushes up costsInput cost hikes, fueled by the West Asia conflict, are forcing direct-to-consumer brands to adapt. Companies are shifting packaging, intro...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
TABP expects Rs 800 crore revenue over the next three yearsTABP aims to nearly quadruple revenue to Rs 800 crore in three years. The company is focusing on mass-market consumers with Rs10 priced bev...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
US-Iran truce brings respite, but no quick fix for India Inc's supply painCEOs express cautious optimism following the US-Iran ceasefire, anticipating a consumer sentiment boost after a month of geopolitical uncer...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Nestlé India adds desi touch to UK kitchens with Maggi Masala; cat food drives pet biz back homeNestlé India had a successful quarter, marked by the UK launch of Masala-Ae-Magic, targeting the Indian diaspora with authentic flavors. Ex...
24 Jul, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
UFlex introduces single-pellet solution for food packagingUFlex has launched an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution, integrating recycled and virgin PET for food and beverage packaging, simplify...
19 Jun, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
VCs smell a big opportunity as petcare expands beyond foodIndia's petcare market is booming, attracting investors. Nestle invested in Drools, making it a unicorn. Supertails and Heads Up For Tails ...
29 May, 2025, 07.31 AM IST
Pet food brand Drools turns unicorn after Nestlé SA picks up minority stakeThe deal values Drools at over $1 billion, making it India’s third unicorn of 2025. This is Drools’ second major fundraise after L Catterto...
26 May, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
French pet food maker Royal Canin opens new plant in Maharashtra with ₹100 crore investmentThe new packaging center, which is Royal Canin’s first facility in India, will have automatic packing machines and associated utilities ins...
24 Apr, 2024, 06.20 PM IST
Affinity Petcare to invest 20% revenues on marketingAffinity Petcare has entered the India market in partnership with pet foods and products maker Scientific Remedies. The company has first l...
24 Oct, 2023, 08.26 AM IST
Coca-Cola India launches 100% recycled PET bottlesCoca-Cola said consumers could return empty PET bottles by recycling them at conveniently placed drop-off points or reverse vending machine...
04 Oct, 2023, 08.04 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $103 million this week as funding drought persistsStartups raised just $103 million across 17 rounds in the last seven days. The funding raised by these companies plunged 85% year-on-year, ...
23 Jun, 2023, 06.09 PM IST
L Catterton pumps $60 million into pet food maker Drools at $600 million valuationThe funding will be used to enhance the company’s existing manufacturing capabilities, meet the growing demand for high-quality pet food pr...
20 Jun, 2023, 01.36 PM IST
Nestle India takes over Purina; Logs 4.3% dip in profit for Q2 at '515 crPackaged foods company Nestle India announced the acquisition of pet food maker Purina Petcare for 123.5 crore, and the launch of its globa...
29 Jul, 2022, 12.46 AM IST
Treat your pet to gourmet delights & beer at DoggyBoxDoggyBox has taken a step forward with what its founders Manish Gowda and Lakshmi Kaushik call the country's first dog beer.
16 Nov, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
Mars International launches pet food brand 'Eukanuba' in IndiaMars International India has launched its international pet food brand 'Eukanuba' in the domestic market.
12 Oct, 2015, 08.05 PM IST
- Six global pet food and accessory brands enter India
About 10 million pet pooches in India may be in for a treat as six global pet food and accessory brands enter India from next month.
15 Apr, 2009, 02.08 PM IST
- Effem renamed Mars International
As part of a global restructuring exercise, the Hyderabad-based confectionery and pet foods maker Effem India Pvt Ltd, wholly-owned subsidi...
14 May, 2008, 04.54 AM IST