FMCG (15 unread)
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Mysore Sandal Soap maker 'Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited' to foray into Maharastra, Gujarat
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 12:34am EST
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FMCG player KSDL, manufacturers of Mysore Sandal Soap and sandalwood oils, are all set to foray into the Maharastra and Gujarat regions. -
Green drive makes Coca-Cola & Pepsi see red once again; new bottles from cola cos to be 30% biomass-based
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:53am EST
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Instead of petroleum, Coca-Colawill use ethanol, a derivative of molasses, to make part of the PET bottle. Archrival Pepsi has similar plans for India.
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Coke and Pepsi heading for battle: Coke to revive Crush & Schweppes; Pepsi to launch more 7Up flavours
Posted: February 21st, 2012, 2:37pm EST
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Forget the cola war; Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are heading for a highpitched battle in the flavoured soft drinks segment this summer.
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Elder Health Care forays into face wash segment
Posted: February 20th, 2012, 5:28am EST
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Elder Health Care Ltd today said it has forayed into the estimated Rs 700 crore face wash market in the country by introducing products under 'Skin Origins' brand. -
Mysore Sandal: The sarkari soap MNCs can't wash away
Posted: February 18th, 2012, 1:59pm EST
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Starting as a king's whim to becoming a state enterprise that faced post-reforms bankruptcy and now a viable PSU, Mysore Sandal's manufacturer has seen it all.
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Young urban users and modern trade boost demand for premium products in FMCG sector
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 6:20pm EST
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Contribution of premium items is growing in most FMCG categories, giving a breather to marketers fighting rising input costs and slowing demand. -
Marico buys Paras personal care brands from Reckitt Benckiser
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 10:01pm EST
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Marico has bought the personal care business of Paras Pharmaceuticals from UK consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser, edging out Emami.
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Marico buys up personal care brands of Paras Pharmaceuticals from Reckitt Benckiser
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 9:58am EST
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Marico today acquired a part of the personal care business from Reckitt Benckiser India, which the domestic arm of the British major had bought from Paras Pharma last year. -
Unilever Nepal shut down for two weeks; efforts to re-open fail
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 7:07am EST
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Efforts to re-open Unilever Nepal, an Indian joint venture which has remained shut for the last two weeks, have failed.
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Amway India aims turnover of Rs 2,500 crore in FY'12
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 6:31am EST
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Direct selling FMCG company Amway India today said it is aiming a turnover of Rs 2,500 crore in the current fiscal. -
Amway Corporation to commission its India manufacturing plant in 2014
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 6:06am EST
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Amway Corporation will commission its first own manufacturing centre in India in 2014, investing Rs.3 billion, a top company executive said. -
Coca-Cola to revive Citra after 19 years, aims mopping up volumes
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:16am EST
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Coca-Cola will revive Citra, a clear-lime drink it bought from Ramesh Chauhan two decades ago but junked in favour of Sprite.
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Future Group partners Disney to launch cookies
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 6:36am EST
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India 's largest retailer Future group has partnered Disney to launch the country's first cookies for kids under its own brand - Brand Tasty Treat. -
Wipro to relaunch brand Santoor
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:44pm EST
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FMCG player Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (WCCL) today announced re-launching of flagship soap brand, Santoor. -
Dabur to invest Rs 100 cr in 2 years on new plants in Africa
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 7:26am EST
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FMCG major Dabur India today said it will invest about Rs 100 crore over the next two years to set up plants in Africa.