BEVERAGES

A ‘clean’ picture for Horlicks’ campaign

A ‘clean’ picture for Horlicks’ campaign

0 / May 15, 2012 6:30 AM

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) added a touch of glamour to its latest CSR initiative. It recently roped in Bollywood actress Vidya Balan as the brand ambassador for Horlicks’ CSR campaign called ‘Ahaar Abhiyaan’, which will address the problem of malnutrition

Will India get nuts over doughnuts?

Will India get nuts over doughnuts?

0 / May 14, 2012 7:00 AM

The humble looking ring-shaped friedcake or the doughnut, which till now was one of the least fancy items in a patisserie, has found its own special place in the Indian confectionery market. The recent launch of popular US based chain

Low-income consumers hold key to dairy industry growth

Low-income consumers hold key to dairy industry growth

0 / May 10, 2012 7:00 AM

Low-income consumers in emerging economies hold tremendous potential and growth opportunity for the dairy industry, India being one of them. These are the findings of a research carried out by Tetra Pak, the multinational food packaging and processing company. “Low-income

Tata Global Beverages now part of USA’s Keurig portfolio

Tata Global Beverages now part of USA’s Keurig portfolio

0 / May 8, 2012 7:00 AM

In yet another global feat for the Indian multinational beverage company, Tata Global Beverages brand, Eight O’ Clock Coffee Company has entered into a partnership with US based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) to bring a whole selection of beverages

Local flavours not Barista’s cup of coffee

Local flavours not Barista’s cup of coffee

0 / May 4, 2012 6:10 AM

While most of the foods and beverages brands, particularly in the QSR category, have shifted focus to localising their menus to suit the Indian palate, Barista Lavazza is maintaining the international proposition of its product offerings. Hence, it recently launched

Bharti Walmart sweetens portfolio: launches beverages

Bharti Walmart sweetens portfolio: launches beverages

1 / April 27, 2012 6:40 AM

In a bid to titillate the Indian taste buds, Bharti Walmart has launched a varied range of ready-to-drink fruit based beverages under its Great Value brand. This is Bharti Walmart’s first step into the fiercely competitive beverage segment in India.

‘Jumpin’ back to action

‘Jumpin’ back to action

0 / April 19, 2012 8:04 AM

Jumpin is back. Last time the audience witnessed a campaign from the mango drink brand was in 2006. Six years later, the brand is back on TV and is pushing hard on the marketing front. However, while Jumpin was away,

Slice vs Maaza: The <i>aam</i> warriors

Slice vs Maaza: The aam warriors

0 / April 18, 2012 6:40 AM

Mangoes are a summer obsession and mango drinks their chilled, refreshing, pulpy substitute. To cash in on the scorching, sultry summers, beverage majors PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have launched new campaigns for their non fizzy mango drinks, Slice and Maaza. While

Duke’s battles out to conquer new markets

Duke’s battles out to conquer new markets

0 / April 16, 2012 10:11 AM

Tapping into the regional brand nostalgia and yet connecting with changing consumer preference, PepsiCo relaunched its beverages brand Duke’s after a seven years hiatus. Six months after the relaunch in Mumbai, the retro styled bottles of Duke’s are all set

Appy: Fizz-ling out?

Appy: Fizz-ling out?

0 / April 16, 2012 9:39 AM

In a major shift in its communication strategy, the aerated apple beverage Appy Fizz, from the Parle Agro family, has signed on Bollywood celebrity Saif Ali Khan to star in their latest television campaign. This is first of sorts since