Nestle withdraws Kitkat wrappers with Jagannath pictures

Facing flak on social media, Nestle India on Thursday said it has 'already withdrawn' from the market packs of its popular chocolate brand Kitkat which depicted images of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra......

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

Japan today imports 500,000 tons of coffee annually.Barely 60 years earlier, it was a market that hardly sold a cup!Ad guru Sandeep Goyal reveals how Nestle won the Coffee versus Tea Battle. IMAGE......

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

The United Kingdom votes on June 8.A quick guide to the post terror election. IMAGE: Puppets of Conservative Party leader Theresa May and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Photograph: Neil......

The year that was: 2015 tongue-in-cheek awards

2015 is finally coming to an end, and it is that time of the year when we collectively reflect on all that has transpired in Indian politics during the last 12 months. It is also the time for......

Soon, daily essential items may cost up to 10% more

Consumers may have to pay more for their daily essential items with FMCG companies mulling another round of price hike to offset the impact of an unprecedented level of inflation in commodity......

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

Higher prices are burdening household budgets and threatening the margins of leading manufacturers.Arnab Dutta reports. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As if the high prices of petrol and......

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

The move is significant since it signals the growing importance of foods in Marico's overall strategy. It also comes six months after Marico stepped into honey, a Rs 1,500-crore category dominated......

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that......

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

The 73rd Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners: The winner's names are in bold.   Best motion picture, drama Mad Max: Fury Road Carol The Revenant Room......