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Kraft's new avatar to begin Rs 2,200-cr cocoa pivot

Kraft's new avatar to begin Rs 2,200-cr cocoa pivot

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

Mondelez looks to securing supplies, earning greater revenues from India, emerging markets

We have increased prices by 4-5%: Vinita Bali

We have increased prices by 4-5%: Vinita Bali

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

Interview with Britannia's MD on how she proposes to steer the company.

Britannia to boost its regional portfolio

Britannia to boost its regional portfolio

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

Company proposes to in-source manufacturing and build healthy portfolios of national and regional brands.

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

A year after test-marketing its traditional snacks in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai-based Parle Products is set to launch the product in the west and the north of the country.

Meet little masters of the brand market

Meet little masters of the brand market

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

The world over, small brands have challenged the big boys. India is no exception

FMCG firms likely to report good Q2 sales

FMCG firms likely to report good Q2 sales

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2012

Price-led growth during the quarter is likely to stand at three to five per cent

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Piqued by the number of states opting to ban the production, sale and marketing of gutkha, a group of manufacturers under the aegis of the Smokeless Tobacco Association have issued print ads saying it is unfair to ban their products when the tobacco content in these is lower than that in cigarettes.

Prices may shoot up with new FMCG packaging norms

Prices may shoot up with new FMCG packaging norms

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

The new packaging norms, which will kick in on November 1, will push up the product prices.

Hershey's goes for the kill in India

Hershey's goes for the kill in India

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

But the company will have to differentiate itself in a market that has well-entrenched players.

Amway cracks the consumer code

Amway cracks the consumer code

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2012

Its model has come under intense scrutiny in recent months, but the direct marketing major attributes its success in India to strict quality control and aggressive brand-building.

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

The franchisees from the National Capital Region were protesting against the new terms proposed by the German sports goods major for operating stores in India.

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2012

For the quarter ended June, most FMCG companies reported growth of 15-20 per cent in revenue, as demand for daily-use items continued to be high.

Kraft's premium chocolate bet

Kraft's premium chocolate bet

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2012

After Oreo and Tang,Toblerone will be the third brand from the Kraft portfolio to be integrated with the Indian entity

FMCG bosses may see sales, pay dip

FMCG bosses may see sales, pay dip

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2012

Salaries are performance-linked and FY12 was good on both counts; now, persistent inflation and patchy rains show on rural market.

Lifebuoy takes a dig at Dettol again

Lifebuoy takes a dig at Dettol again

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2012

Reckitt Benckiser's Dettol brand appears to be the target of arch-rival Hindustan Unilever (HUL)'s Lifebuoy for the second time in a row, with a new commercial saying the latter is far more effective than the former.

FMCG companies keep fingers crossed over monsoon

FMCG companies keep fingers crossed over monsoon

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2012

Consumer goods companies remain hopeful of good rainfall this year despite the prediction of a possible drought-causing El Nino weather phenomenon in August-September.

Adidas' key former employees denied anticipatory bail

Adidas' key former employees denied anticipatory bail

Rediff.com   28 May 2012

In a new twist to the battle between German footwear major Adidas and its key former employees, a trial court in Gurgaon denied anticipatory bail to Subhinder Singh Prem, former managing director, and Vishnu Bhagat, former chief operating officer, of the company in India.

Cola war out in the field

Cola war out in the field

Rediff.com   25 May 2012

Coke's latest commercial for the summer opens in a desert with children enjoying a game of cricket despite the blistering heat.

Adidas CEO likely to visit India amid crisis

Adidas CEO likely to visit India amid crisis

Rediff.com   7 May 2012

Adidas chief executive officer Herbert Hainer is expected to be in India soon, as the local unit of the German sportswear maker, Reebok India, finds itself embroiled in a controversy, following the exit of its senior management, including Adidas India managing director Subhinder Singh Prem, amid allegations of commercial irregularities.