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As food brands race to go global, their greatest challenge remains winning local. From Unilever’s margarine misadventure in India to Maggi’s iconic rise, and Yoplait’s uphill journey in the U.S., the packaged food industry offers a fascinating lens into the dynamics of globalization, localization, and the ever-evolving art of consumer connection. Our feature on pages 18-26 unpacks why some products soar across borders while others stumble—and lays out the new playbook for food brands navigating today’s complex, cross-cultural marketplace.
This imperative to adapt and evolve is equally urgent on the home front. India’s top FMCG players are entering a new phase of hypergrowth, powered by premiumisation, rural revival, wellness-led portfolios, and digitally rewired distribution models. As our deep-dive on pages 30-38 shows, from behemoths like HUL and ITC to agile disruptors betting on D2C and functional innovation, the sector is in full transformation mode. With a $1.3 trillion horizon in sight, the winners will be those who deliver not just scale—but also speed, precision, and relevance.

McDonald's India launches first of its kind 'Protein Plus Slice' in collaboration with CSIR-CFTRI

McDonald's India (West & South), operated by Westlife Foodworld, announced the launch of its innovative 'Protein Plus Range', featuring a first-of-its-kind 100% vegetarian, plant-based 'Protein Slice' that adds 5 grams of protein to any burger.

1 mins

Zepto Cafe scales down amid sourcing woes, staff shortages, and cash burn control

Zepto Cafe, the 10-minute food delivery arm of quick commerce startup Zepto, scaled back its operations as it grapples with sourcing challenges and a shortage of trained kitchen staff.

1 mins

Costa Coffee India reports 31% revenue growth in FY25, expands store network

British coffee chain Costa Coffee, operated in India by Devyani International Ltd (DIL), recorded a 30.76% rise in revenue from operations, reaching Rs. 198.5 crore in FY25.

1 mins

Burger King India and Nestlé KitKat introduce the new BK Fusion Range

BURGER KING India announced a new collaboration with Nestlé's beloved KitKat under its BK Fusion range.

1 mins

Korean biscuit snack brand 'Lotte PEPERO' arrives in India

Lotte PEPERO, a Korean biscuit snack brand from the house of Lotte Wellfood, officially launched in India.

1 mins

Bikaji Foods and Nepal's Chaudhary Groupe announce joint venture to boost ethnic snack market

Bikaji Foods International Limited has entered into a strategic joint venture with Nepal's largest multinational conglomerate, Chaudhary Group (CG).

1 mins

Shailesh Jejurikar elected P&G President and Chief Executive Officer

Procter & Gamble announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as Procter & Gamble’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.

1 mins

AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2025 Celebrates Industry Trailblazers in Grand Evening of Recognition and Camaraderie

The AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2025 honored the most outstanding individuals and institutions in India's hospitality and tourism sector. Hosted at The Suryaa, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, the prestigious event brought together a distinguished gathering of hospitality professionals, educators, rising stars, and changemakers from across the country.

2 mins

Protein foods brand Gladful raises Rs. 8 Cr in fresh funding to scale clean-label, protein-rich kids' nutrition

Gladful, a clean-label food brand focused on nutrition for children, has raised Rs. 8 crore in a funding round led by Eternal Capital by former BharatPe COO Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl.

1 mins

What Works Where: Lessons in Global Food Brand Reinvention

As food brands race to go global, their greatest challenge is winning local. From Unilever's margarine misadventure in India to Maggi's iconic rise, and Yoplait's long journey in the U.S, the packaged food industry is a thrilling study in globalization, localization, and the unrelenting pursuit of consumer connection. This story dives into why some products soar while others stumble and unpacks the playbook for food brands navigating the ever-complex world of cross-border taste.

10+ mins

Retail, Reinvented

How RetailGPT is Changing the Game

2 mins

From Chaos to Connectivity: How Badho is Building a Smarter Trade Network

India's kirana economy moves Rs 20+ lakh crore annually—but most of it still runs on guesswork. Badho is tackling the inefficiencies head-on, bringing digital structure to one of the world's most fragmented supply chains. By enabling smarter transactions without disrupting existing relationships, the platform is quietly rewiring how retail moves in Bharat.

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Rs.20 Lakh Cr in Sight: How India's FMCG Titans Are Reshaping for a $1.3 Trillion Consumer Future

India's top FMCG players are entering a new phase of hypergrowth, driven by premiumisation, rural resurgence, and digital reinvention. This story dives deep into the strategic pivots, category explosions, and ecosystem plays reshaping the future of consumer commerce—from legacy behemoths like HUL and ITC to new-age challengers and wellness-first portfolios.

7 mins

How Haldiram’s Became India’s Biggest and Most Trusted Food Service Brand

Few brands have captured India’s culinary imagination quite like Haldiram’s. From a trusted name in sweets and snacks to a national and now global foodservice powerhouse, the brand has reinvented itself without losing its core identity. With over 150 outlets and a presence across high streets, highways, and airports, Haldiram’s delivers speed, scale, and soul in equal measure. It’s not just serving food—it’s serving trust, tradition, and a taste of modern India.

9 mins

Trends Shaping the Future of Cooking

From Al-powered ovens to loT-connected ecosystems, the next wave of kitchen technology is transforming how we cook, live, and eat, making cooking more efficient, personalized, and sustainable than ever before.

3 mins

Greening India's Plate: Inside the Plant-Based Wellness Boom

How Organic, Herbal, Natural & Ayurvedic Foods Are Reshaping India's Food Culture and Retail Futures.

9 mins

KFC India Battles Headwinds to Clock Rs.1,500 Cr Profit in FY25 Despite Dip in Daily Sales

In a year marked by external pressures, KFC India has demonstrated remarkable resilience. Despite a 6.4% drop in average daily sales per store-down to Rs.94,000 in FY25 from Rs.1.05 lakh the previous year the brand posted a gross profit of Rs.1,500 crore, up from Rs.1,420 crore in FY24. The downturn in store-level performance was primarily linked to disruptions caused by avian flu in select regions and geopolitical headwinds.

1 mins

Reliance Gears Up for Mega IPO by Carving Out FMCG Powerhouse Worth Rs.11,500 Cr

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is undertaking a major corporate restructuring by hiving off its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio into a newly created entity named New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL).

1 mins

Pulse Eyes Rs.1,000 Cr Milestone with Bold Expansion Play

Pulse, the innovative candy brand from the DS Group, has cemented its dominance in the Indian hard-boiled confectionery market by clocking over Rs.750 crore in consumer price sales for FY 2024-25. This remarkable feat translates to nearly 750 crore candies sold in just one year—effectively one for every Indian, multiple times over.

1 mins

Captain Fresh Charts IPO Course with Public Listing, Eyes $1 Billion Valuation

Captain Fresh, a B2B seafood and meat supply startup, has officially transitioned from a private limited company to a public limited entity-marking a critical milestone as it readies for its upcoming IPO. In a regulatory filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the company confirmed the board's June 14, 2025 resolution approving the name change from \"Infifresh Foods Private Limited\" to \"Infifresh Foods Limited.\"

1 mins

Boba Bhai Brews a Korean-Desi Revolution, Targets Rs.100 Cr Revenue by FY26

Launched in Bengaluru in 2023 by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai has quickly made its mark blending Korean street food with Indian flavors. Now with 60+ outlets across nine cities and over 1 lakh monthly orders, its playful menu—bubble teas, kimchi fries, corn dogs, and more—is a hit with Gen Z and millennials. The inspiration behind Boba Bhai is simple: channel Korea's snack culture—bold, fast, and trend-driven—and tailor it for Indian tastes. Signature offerings such as Gochujang Paneer Burgers and Cheese Maggi Corn Dogs reflect this cross-cultural twist. With guidance from Chef Vikram Chawla (formerly ITC Hotels), the menu now includes 40+ SKUs, all stress-tested for repeat appeal before becoming permanent.

1 mins

Blinkit and Instamart Surge as Profitability Takes Center Stage

India's quick commerce sector entered FY26 on a recalibrated note, with Blinkit and Instamart emerging as clear winners in Q1. According to ICICI Securities, Blinkit's gross order value (GOV) jumped over 25% quarter-on-quarter, while Instamart clocked 22% sequential growth—outpacing the sector's sub-20% average growth.

1 mins

How Alpino Turned a Humble Peanut into a Rs.100 Crore Nutrition Revolution

What started in 2016 as a Rs. 5 lakh gamble by six college friends from Gujarat has become one of India's standout health food stories. With no prior experience, the founders launched Alpino from a rented shop, inspired by the humble, protein-rich peanut native to Saurashtra. Initially reselling peanut butter online via Snapdeal and Amazon, Alpino quickly resonated with urban health-conscious consumers. By year three, it had hit Rs. 5.5 crore in revenue-riding India's clean-label and fitness wave. The real test came in 2023, when a warehouse fire wiped out months of stock. Instead of retreating, the team took pay cuts and rebuilt. The result: Alpino 2.0—a brand driven by mission, not just margins, tackling India's protein deficit with culturally rooted, science-led nutrition.

1 mins

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IMAGES BUSINESS OF FOOD has been the voice of the food retail industry for over 80 years in the USA. Serving a wide audience in the Indian market, Progressive Grocer India's readers are top management at headquarters and top decision makers at store level. By anticipating, reporting and interpreting important data and trends, IMAGES BUSINESS OF FOOD fulfils its mission of identifying and highlighting insights and opportunity for leading grocery retailers, thereby accelerating brands and sales success for leading manufacturers