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‘Cold Chain Investments in India Could Reach $15 bn in 5 Yrs’
Investments in cold chains in India could reach USD 15 billion in the next five years, according to a report by Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), states PTI. The report mentions that cold chains running on renewable energy can...
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ABRL Borrows Rs 500 Crore from Yes Bank to Boost F&G Biz
Aditya Birla Retail (ABRL) has borrowed a sum of Rs 500 crore from Yes Bank to boost its food and grocery business, according to a leading daily. Last year, the company announced plans to invest Rs 1,091 crore for...
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Historic Judgement to Help Import of Food Products
In a historic judgement, the Bombay High Court paved the way for the Indian food importers making it easier for them to import brands. Read more for the final verdict in the case Vital Nutraceuticals Private Limited and Indian...
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India Becomes Coca-Cola’s Sixth Largest Market by Volume Sales
In terms of volume sales, India now stands as the sixth largest market for Coca-Cola leaving behind Germany, according to a leading daily. Low price points and better distribution helped the beverages maker increase its sales in the country.Trailing...
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Diageo Acquires 26% Additional Stake in United Spirits for Rs 11,449 crore
Succeeding in its second attempt to gain controlling stake in United Spirits, liquor maker Diageo has acquired an additional 26 percent shares in India's largest alcoholic beverages company for Rs 11,448.91 crore, according to PTI.UK-based Diageo paid Rs 3,030...
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Chicago-based Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) sees India as one of the largest countries that it operates in within 10 years considering the acess to information through smartphones, says Mark Batenic, CEO, IGA. The company has opened a 1,500 sq.ft....
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Vijay Amritraj Launches Indian Wine in UK
Former Indian tennis star Vijay Amritraj has joined forces with one of India's largest premium wine producers to launch a new range of fine wines for the UK market, according to PTI. The Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection of...
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Freshkins Adopts Farm to Fork Model for Retailing Fresh Produce
Freshkins Foods India, the first of its kind retail model in Maharashtra, will source fresh produce from farmers directly at the right price and serve the urban consumer, thus making way for many more micro-entrepreneurs to earn a livelihood...
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MUM’S: GIANT LEAP IN CORNFLAKES SEGMENT
Bihar Based FMCG Company, venture of well-known Amrapali Group, Amrapali Biotech India Pvt Ltd has created a niche market for itself under the brand name Mum’s in FMCG Sector.Among its rapidly growing popularity of various products in processed food...
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Metro Cash & Carry Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Wholesale retailer Metro Cash & Carry is cenebrating its 50th Anniversary of operations internationally. The retailer will run offers for 50 days till August 13 across all its16 outlets in India.Some of the anniversary promotions include "Deal of the...
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Best Foods Conducts Cooking Workshop with Chef Rishi Verma
Best Foods organised a cooking workshop with Sattviko's Chef Rishi Verma displaying innovative recipes with Best Foods premium basmati rice. The initiative was to promote rice consumption and also to dispel myths about rice.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aayushman...
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WPPS to host International Seminar on Wheat and Wheat products in Chennai
The 7th International Seminar on “Wheat and Wheat Products - New Technologies & Marketing Opportunities” will be held in Chennai on September 2 and 3, 2014.Wheat Products Promotion Society is the main organiser of the seminar, together with the...
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Breads of World Concept by Puratos
Puratos, a leading manufacturer of ingredients for the bakery, confectionery and catering industries, has launched Breads of the World concept to meet growing consumer demand for different and new flavours. At the company's R&D centre in India products are...
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Godrej Tyson Foods Launches Chicken Kheema and Plans to Expand its Retail Footprints
Godrej Tyson Foods has expanded its frozen food portfolio under the brand, Real Good Chicken with the launch of chicken kheema in a 300 gm pack for Rs 68.Leveraging the strong distribution network of over 4000 retailers across India,...
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