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ITC and the changing dynamics of the FMCG game

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on ITC and the changing dynamics of the FMCG game | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

Inherent demographic advantages of our country, increasing disposable incomes, rising brand consciousness and the deep pockets that the company has, might help the new Chairman, who assumes office early next year, achieve the ₹1-lakh-crore target…READ MORE

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10 interesting facts about retail chain Walmart

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on 10 interesting facts about retail chain Walmart | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

Wal-Mart is America’s biggest retailer which is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969. As of February 29, 2016, Walmart has 11,527 stores in 27 countries, under a total of 72 banners. We bring to you 10 facts about the retailer which will stun you…READ MORE

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Online delivery staff of Flipkart, Snapdeal are shifting back to QSRs

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Online delivery staff of Flipkart, Snapdeal are shifting back to QSRs | FOOD SERVICE | , , , ,

According to human resource service provider TeamLease, about 10,000 delivery persons who had joined online companies are keen on shifting back to companies like Domino’s, McDonalds, KFC and logistics firms…READ MORE

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Should consumers be given a junk food option?

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Should consumers be given a junk food option? | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

More than a third of consumers (and half of those ages 25 to 34) are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers some healthful selections, according to market researcher (and FSD sister company) Technomic, even if they don’t end up ordering those items…READ MORE

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Theme parks lean into healthy fare, larger menus

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Theme parks lean into healthy fare, larger menus | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Thrill seekers can often expect heaping piles of funnel cake and cotton candy when visiting a theme park, but Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, N.J., is hoping to boost its appeal with visitors who don’t want traditional fair fare…READ MORE

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Now get biryanis, kebabs from across India at your doorstep with InnerChef

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Now get biryanis, kebabs from across India at your doorstep with InnerChef | FOOD SERVICE | ,

All biryanis come with accompaniments like onion salad, salan (gravy), raita (yogurt-based side dish) and InnerChef’s signature heart-shaped cookies…READ MORE

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PepsiCo beats 2Q profit forecasts

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on PepsiCo beats 2Q profit forecasts | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

PepsiCo shares have climbed 6 percent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 index has risen nearly 3 percentREAD MORE

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Danone in $12.5 billion deal to buy US food group WhiteWave

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Danone in $12.5 billion deal to buy US food group WhiteWave | FOOD & GROCERY | , , ,

Danone said it was offering $56.25 per share in cash in a deal that would double its U.S. business and was its largest acquisition since the purchase of Dutch group Numico in 2007…READ MORE

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ITC to hire laterally to create FMCG leadership pool

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on ITC to hire laterally to create FMCG leadership pool | FOOD & GROCERY | , , , ,

The conglomerate, famous for its ability to retain and promote talent internally, has just roped in Sanjay Singal from Dabur, where he was heading marketing for the foods business…READ MORE

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Ferrero overtakes Nestle in India chocolate revenues

July 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Ferrero overtakes Nestle in India chocolate revenues | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

Nestle’s chocolate division, which sells Kit-Kat and Munch among other brands, had revenue of Rs 1,110 crore in calendar 2015…READ MORE

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