Girding up to fight growth pressures globally, Unilever is doubling down on performance-led pay cheques for its directors across the globe after its shareholders flagged excessive pay amid fears of uncertain business environments and intense competition this year. The Anglo-Dutch consumer giant has implemented a new reward framework across markets including India with metrics more … Read more
Regional FMCG brands are rapidly expanding to challenge national brands after outpacing them and posting double-digit sales growth in the past two quarters as inflation cools off. Brands like Rungta Tea, Balaji Wafers, Mario Rusk, and Bovonto soft drinks are among those increasing their brand visibility and diversifying their offerings after emerging stronger from pandemic … Read more
Kellogg’s said the product was inspired by demand for more portable options. Instabowls come in four varieties: Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Raisin Bran Crunch. The products are available at select Walmart stores and retail for $1.98. Something is loading. Craving a bowl of Frosted Flakes but out of milk? Kellogg’s is here … Read more
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) that sells products under the Amul brand has forayed into organic whole wheat flour, and plans to expand the range to include organic pulses and rice, the cooperative said on Saturday. “The prime objective of launching Organic Atta is to help our customers embark on a mission to … Read more
Marico has acquired 53.98% of HW Wellness Solutions Private Limited, that operates under the brand name “True Elements” (TE). Key points to note – TE operating for last 5-6 years sells products in the healthy breakfast and snack segment. It offers 70+ products including oats, quinoa, muesli, granola, flakes, poha, upma, dosa, roasted seeds, seed … Read more
Leading food company Britannia Industries on Monday said it has judiciously increased prices in the January-March quarter on account of cost inflation and would further take such calibrated price hikes to retain its profitability. The Wadia group firm has “continued to take price increases judiciously and remained aggressive on the cost front,” said Britannia … Read more
Colgate Palmolive India (CPI) has informed the following top management changes – The current CEO and MD, Mr. Ram Raghavan has been promoted as President, Enterprise Oral Care, for Colgate Palmolive Company, the parent Company of CPI and will be based out of its headquarter at New York. In place of Ram, CPI has hired … Read more
Emami is buying 19% stake into TruNativ. Key points to note – TruNativ, founded in March 2019 is focused on healthy food and nutrition products. Emami has not disclosed the amount invested for the 19% stake. Consideration has been paid in cash to subscribe fresh equity of TruNativ. In FY21, TruNativ reported revenues of Rs … Read more
GlaxoSmithKline Plc said it rejected an offer from Unilever Plc for the drugmaker’s consumer healthcare unit last year that valued the business at about 50 billion pounds ($68 billion). Glaxo in a statement Saturday said that it had received three unsolicited offers from Unilever for its consumer healthcare business, the final one on Dec. 20 … Read more