FMCG News & Views

Hindustan Unilever Limited to roll out new hair care brand TRESemme in India

Fmcg News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on Aug 1 2012

Hindustan Unilever Limited, the FMCG major, is planning to roll out its premium hair care brand TRESemme in India targeting the salon-frequenting consumers in the urban market.

Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee blended scotch whisky launched at Delhi Duty Free

Fmcg News by Jayashankar Menon on Jul 27 2012

In keeping with its tradition of launching exclusive and extremely high end products in India, Delhi Duty Free, India’s largest duty free retail set up at T3, IGI Airport in Delhi, has exclusively launched the ‘Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee’ blended scotch whisky.

Lavazza accentuates fine dining experience at Espression

Fmcg News by Jayashankar Menon on Jul 25 2012

Lavazza, Italian beverage major has introduced exquisite wine and beer menu in its Delhi Cafe.

Amra Remedies launches India’s first toilet seat sanitizer spray

Fmcg News by KR Iyer on Jul 18 2012

Amra Remedies Ltd., the emerging pharmaceutical and healthcare company, today launched a unique Toilet Seat Sanitizer Spray named elavO in Mumbai. This is a first of its kind product and will be followed by other innovative health care products that the company plans to introduce in the Indian market shortly. The product was unveiled by television actress, dancer and performer, Sanjeeda Sheikh, who is also the brand ambassador, at a press conference.

Amway plans Rs 400 crore manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 28 2012

Direct selling FMCG firm Amway India is contemplating on establishing a manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu.

Himalaya forays into nutraceuticals space with the launch of HiOwnaJunior for children

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 28 2012

Ayurvedic products company Himalaya Drug Company has entered the nutraceuticals space with HiOwna-Junior, a nutrition supplement drink for children.

Sugar futures on NCDEX gains 0.62 percent to Rs 2,914 a quintal

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 27 2012

Sugar futures on the National Commodities and Derivates Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) gained 0.62 per cent to Rs 2,914 a quintal on Tuesday, according to a BL report. It is expected that the Government may lower sugar quota for open market sale in the September quarter. This will tighten supply and boost prices, noted the report.

India's non-carbonated drinks industry to scale Rs 54,000 crore by 2015 says ASSOCHAM

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 26 2012

Growing at a CAGR of about 35 percent annually, the Indian non-carbonated drinks market is likely to touch the Rs 54,000-crore mark by 2015, industry body Assocham said yesterday.

Reliance Mart opens first hypermarket in Mysore

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 26 2012

Reliance Mart has announced the launch of its first hypermart in Mysore, spread across an area of over 70,000 square feet, showcasing a range in excess of 30,000 products.

Kerala to implement projects worth Rs 650 crore for development of fisheries sector

Fmcg News by Jayashankar Menon on Jun 25 2012

The Government of Kerala has initiated steps to implement projects worth Rs 650 crore for the development of fisheries sector in the State.

India is contemplating on exporting two million tonnes of wheat

Fmcg News by Jayashankar Menon on Jun 24 2012

India is thinking of exporting two million tonnes of wheat from government stock involving a subsidy of Rs 1,000 crore and a decision in this regard is expected soon.

US-based FMCG major Amway to foray consumer durable segment in India

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 22 2012

Amway India is now scouting for suitable place to establish two such facilities at an expenditure of around Rs 400 crore.

Sapre Nutritions to take up direct marketing of its branded products in India

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 20 2012

One of the big names Indian confectionery industry, Sampre Nutritions is set to expand its manufacturing base located near Hyderabad and is planning to take up direct marketing of its own branded products.

Amul aims to achieve Rs 30,000 turnover by 2018-19

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 20 2012

Riding back on the humungous growth in its dairy business for the last five years, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells popular products under Amul brand is aiming at a two-fold increase in its turnover at Rs 30,000 crore in the next seven years.

Parag Milk to foray into milkshakes business

Fmcg News by Chitra.G on Jun 18 2012

The Pune-based Parag Milk Foods, the producer of Gowardhan brand of milk, curd, ghee and cheese, will soon make an entry into milkshakes segment as well, a top official said.