Snickers introduces new Almond variant
Mars Confectionery India has launched a new variant of its chocolate brand Snickers — the all new Snickers Almonds that offers a base of nougat and crushed almonds, topped with a layer of diced almond mixed with caramel and enrobed with chocolate. Traditionally associated with boosting brain power, Almonds have always been a favourite of […]
PepsiCo’s Kurkure signs Taapsee Pannu as brand ambassador
Kurkure, the snack brand owned by PepsiCo India, on Friday announced that it has appointed actor Taapsee Pannu as its brand ambassador. The brand has also launched a television campaign to unveil a new brand positioning ‘Khayal toh chatpata hai’ (loosely translated into ‘It’s a fun thought’) to celebrate the progressive thinking that young Indian […]
SEA in pact with Argentinian body to boost vegoil trade
The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) signed an agreement with the Chamber of Vegetable Oil Processors (CIARA) of Argentina and Association of Grain Exporters (CEC) to promote vegetable oil production, trade and consumption. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the industries bodies will facilitate engagement and enhance the trade in vegetable oil and […]
DuPont’s Shelf-life Expertise to Be Showcased at ASB BakingTech 2019
Technology innovations are brought into our world every day, sometimes reshaping industries and altering business practices. But throughout the baking industry, these types of advancements are exceptionally rare. DuPont Nutrition & Health will demonstrate its shelf-life expertise at the ASB BakingTech 2019 convention by showcasing its continual innovations with ‘multi-hurdle’ baking technology. DuPont also will […]
Lite Bite acquires four Phoenix arm brands
Indian restaurant chain Lite Bite Foods has acquired four brands from Bellona Hospitality, the food and beverages arm of Phoenix Mills Group, for an undisclosed amount. Rohit Aggarwal, director of Lite Bite Foods, confirmed the acquisition — the first by the chain — but declined to give the deal size. “The acquisitions will help us […]
FSSAI restricts yeast count in beer, microbreweries hit across the country
More than 170 microbreweries across the country may be hit by a recent notification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that restricts the yeast count in beer, a factor that’s central to its appeal. With the rule coming into effect on April 1, microbrewery owners and craft brewers will meet FSSAI […]