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News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
World Mango Day 2025: 7 Brands Making Mango Flavour Irresistible
Last Updated: This World Mango Day, India's biggest FMCG players are proving that mango isn't just a fruit, it's a flavour, a feeling, and for many brands, a billion-dollar opportunity What better occasion than World Mango Day to spotlight India's FMCG giants and how they're turning the king of fruits into blockbuster products? From iconic mango drinks to probiotic-infused innovations, brands are serving up mango in forms more exciting and refreshing—than ever. Here's a look at how leading FMCG players are bottling up nostalgia, health, and indulgence with this classic Indian flavour in 2025. 1. Frooti (Parle Agro) – The Timeless Mango Hit Why it matters: A mainstay since 1985, Frooti's no-fuss taste and fun packaging make it India's most-loved mango drink across age groups. It remains a massive category driver in the ₹10,000+ crore fruit beverage market, thanks to consistent market leadership and nostalgic value. 2. Yakult Light Mango Flavour – Gut Health Meets Great Taste Why it matters: Yakult Danone India's mango-flavoured probiotic drink is a strategic move to tailor global health trends to Indian palates. With 6.5 billion beneficial bacteria and an India-first flavour innovation, it's targeting health-conscious millennials and Gen Z consumers. Known for its thick, real mango pulp taste, Maaza is Coca-Cola's answer to India's mango obsession. With aggressive summer campaigns and a loyal consumer base, Maaza continues to challenge rivals and dominate menus nationwide. 4. Slice (PepsiCo India) – The Indulgent Choice Why it matters: Slice brings mango luxury to the mass market. Its smooth texture and campaigns like 'Aamsutra' have successfully positioned it as the sexiest mango drink on the shelf—with a loyal following to match. 5. Paper Boat – Nostalgia in a Sip Why it matters: Paper Boat continues to win hearts with variants like Aamras and Mango Panha, offering traditional recipes in contemporary packaging. Positioned as premium and honest, Paper Boat taps into regional tastes and modern lifestyles. 6. Amul – Dairy Meets Mango Delight Why it matters: Amul has given mango an all-season twist with lassi, milk drinks, ice creams, and yoghurts. Its vast dairy distribution network makes mango-based chilled products accessible even in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. 7. Mother Dairy – Mangoes Go Mainstream Why it matters: Whether it's mango milkshakes, seasonal ice creams and dahi treats, or fruit yoghurts, Mother Dairy's mango range delivers on both affordability and taste. Its strong presence in urban and semi-urban markets makes it a solid FMCG contender every mango season. This World Mango Day, India's biggest FMCG players are proving that mango isn't just a fruit, it's a flavour, a feeling, and for many brands, a billion-dollar opportunity. Whether it's nostalgia, nutrition, or indulgence you're after, there's a mango product waiting nearby. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 07:44 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"RIP Mango": Internet Reacts To Delhi Street Vendor's Bizarre Mango Gravy Momo
Food experiments are a way of life across India, with street vendors often pushing the boundaries of creativity. A viral Instagram video has now caught everyone's eye with a truly unexpected twist. It shows a street vendor in Delhi's Vivek Vihar locality combining two of the country's most beloved favourites, mangoes and momo, into one quirky fusion dish. The unusual pairing has sparked a lot of disbelief online, while adding yet another chapter to India's wild street food innovations. The video opens with the street vendor handing over a plate of momo soaked in a bright, red-coloured gravy to a customer. What follows is a step-by-step walkthrough of how this unusual dish is made. The vendor begins by holding up a ripe mango and a bottle of Frooti, both main ingredients in this unconventional recipe. He then sautes chopped onions and green chillies in a generous dollop of butter, creating the base of what seems like a savoury preparation. But then comes the twist. He adds peeled and chopped mangoes straight into the pan, followed by a generous serving of Frooti. The mixture is seasoned with salt and a few spices, and everything is stirred together to form a thick, red mango-based gravy. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kartik_bagh???????????? (@bhukkad_bagh) This is certainly not your regular momo experience. Mango and momo rarely share the same plate, let alone the same pan. The comments section quickly turned into a roast session. "RIP mango," one user wrote, mourning the fruit's fate. Another user was in full drama mode, writing, "Somebody shoot this man." Some questioned the very purpose of the experiment. "What was the need? What did you even get out of this?" one baffled user asked. A particularly savage comment read, "Isn't the police catching this guy on charges of selling poison?" And perhaps the most darkly hilarious line came from a Hindi comment, which, when translated to English, read, "Momo, we are ashamed. Your killer is still alive and walking free." Whether you're intrigued or appalled, there's no denying that mango gravy momo are the latest reminder that India's street food scene is as inventive as it is unpredictable. Would you dare to take a bite?
The Spinoff
5 days ago
- Business
- The Spinoff
A handy guide to shopping at the Indian supermarket
With prices continuing to rise at the big supermarkets, Perzen Patel offers some tips for Indian grocery shopping. The other day, I mentioned to some friends that I haven't stepped foot in a big supermarket in almost a year. I only do one click and collect Pak'nSave order a month. For the rest, there's my weekend ritual. Every Saturday, after the kids finish their sport, we swing by our local butcher – Pakistani, Indian or Asian – for meat. And once that's done, we head to our local Indian grocery store. We don't go there for the frozen naan or the Frooti (mostly). Nor do I go for 'Indiany' vegetables – though a bottle of chutney or achaar often sneaks into the trolley. No, I head to the Indian shop for basics. Milk. Eggs. Yoghurt. Rice. Most of my friends think of the Indian shop in the context of stocking up for curry night. And many I know avoid it altogether because yes, it can be overwhelming. The shelves are jammed, the aisles narrow and most of the packaging is unfamiliar. The bright white tube lighting is my pet peeve though I do enjoy the loud Bollywood hits from the 90s as I roll around my squeaky trolley. But here's the thing: in the middle of a cost of living crisis, your local Indian grocer is one of the best places to do your everyday shop. Especially when garlic feels like a luxury item now and the doctor tells you to eat more nuts and seeds without checking what they cost at the supermarket! At almost all Indian stores, you'll find several options for cheap milk and yoghurt. This is partly because most shops are owned by Punjabis, who buy several litres of milk a week to make paneer and various other goodies. But it's also because for us Indians, yoghurt isn't some new age fermentation superhero. We add yoghurt everywhere – salads, cereals, smoothies, marinades, curries and for lassi, of course. In my trolley weekly is four bottles of blue milk – 2x two litre bottles for $6.80 – and a 2kg tub of yoghurt that's normally about $7. Next up is rice. I never buy the tiny bags from the big box stores mostly because it wouldn't last longer than three days in my rice-loving household. At the Indian shop there's as many rice varieties as wines at New World. I'm partial to the Royal India or Daawat brand that have 5kg bags ranging from $12-$20 depending on the grain length and age of the rice. And then there's garlic. In my opinion, fresh garlic can be saved for the cooking shows. Woolworths sells one tiny bulb for $2.90 which is criminal and I can't be faffed with all the peels sticking to my fingers either. Instead, my go-to is Reet's ginger and garlic paste. A kilo tub is $5.49 and allows me to make everything I cook taste deliciously garlicky and gingery. Occasionally, I'll buy frozen, pre-peeled garlic cloves ($3.40) for dishes where only sliced garlic will do. Ghee is another win. These days, you can easily find jars of Gopala ghee at mainstream supermarkets for about $20, but at the Indian shop there's an entire shelf of different brands, types and tins. You can experiment with a tiny tub of New Zealand made Milkio ghee, there's the super cheap tin of Amul ghee for everyday dal and soup and also the giant 4kg or 8kg tubs you might want to gift the keto fanatic in your life. And while you're there, you might as well stock up on eggs too. You won't find them categorised by size or chicken origin but you can't go wrong with 30 eggs for $20. Especially if your house like mine is filled with boys who go through six eggs a day! For some of you maybe my everyday basics soliloquy didn't resonate. You're welcome to continue buying eggs, milk, rice and whatnot from the big box stores. But there are some categories for which it would be an absolute crime to do so. Nuts are the prime example. At Woolworths, a 250g mixed-nuts bag, loaded with peanuts and a sad sprinkling of almonds, can easily set you back $10 (or $40/kilo). But at the Indian store, almonds, walnuts, pistachios and cashews come in generous 500gm or kilo bags starting at about $24/kilo. When it comes to lentils and beans, it's more about the lack of variety. My doctor recently told me to focus heavily on lentils and beans. And if I shopped at the big box stores I'd mostly be having chickpeas, cannellini beans, red and yellow lentils. Meanwhile at the Indian shop there's an entire aisle devoted to these beauties – chana dal, moong dal, masoor, urad dal, black chickpeas and so many more – all for about half the supermarket price. It's a similar story for spices. You could cook with the overpriced spice blends sold in tiny cardboard packets, complaining that your food doesn't taste like it does at restaurants. Or, you could purchase your spices at the Indian store where they taste and smell fresher and punchier. They are also cheaper. While a 40gm packet of turmeric is $2 at Pak'nSave, at the Indian shop you'll get 200gm for $3.50. It's the same-ish scenario for other spices like cumin, coriander, mustard seeds and chilli powder too. My favourite buy? A packet of Gaay's whole garam masala, which is essentially a mixed bag of bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and more. If you're a baking enthusiast, the Indian shop has you covered too. At Woolworths, cinnamon quills are like rare treasures priced at $4 for a measly 20gm. Meanwhile you could grab an 80 – 100gm packet of these for $5 at the Indian store – enough for you to add cinnamon everywhere from cake to scrolls to porridge. Every visit to the Indian store feels a bit like exploring my grandma's kitchen. During my last visit I found a shelf of ayurvedic health powders such as ashwagandha, beetroot and moringa to add to my smoothies. At $7 for 200gm, it's worth a try even if my skin doesn't magically become goddess-like in two weeks. And I always do a slow walk across the snack aisle where I'm bound to find a new type of poppadum or biscuit. Back in 2002, the Indian shop used to be the place I went to get a flavour of home. Stock up on spices or buy a packet of Haldiram chakli. Now, it's just where I buy food.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Gurdwara murder & theft case: Police release CCTV images of suspects
Ludhiana: About five months after Ludhiana rural police registered a murder and theft case following the death of a person from Nagpur, allegedly after drinking a fruit drink offered by some individuals at a gurdwara, the cops Friday released CCTV footage of the three suspects in the case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police said the photographs of the suspected individuals were obtained after examining the CCTV footage installed near the place of the incident. As the suspects couldn't be identified, their pictures are being shared along with the phone numbers of the police. The police assured that the name and address of the informant will be kept confidential. According to reports, Gursharanjit Singh and his wife, Kanwaljit Kaur, from Nagpur, came to attend a religious ceremony at a place near Jagraon when three unidentified individuals reportedly gave them a fruit drink (Frooti) laced with a poisonous substance. Although Kanwaljit Kaur took a small quantity of the drink, her husband consumed the entire pack. Subsequently, both fell unconscious, and upon being admitted to the govt hospital, Kanwaljit regained consciousness, whereas Gursharanjit Singh was declared dead by the doctors. tnn
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Swiss packaging firm SIG commits to invest Euro 100 million more in India
Bern [Switzerland], June 10 (ANI): SIG Group, the Swiss packaging solutions provider with over 170 years of heritage, announced plans to invest an additional Euro 100 million in India, building on its existing Euro 200 million commitment as the company capitalises on the country's growing consumer market and government support for foreign investment. Talking exclusively to ANI, Samuel Sigrist, CEO of SIG Group, made the announcement during Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Switzerland, praising the Indian government's commitment to supporting foreign direct investment and outlining ambitious expansion plans for the world's most populous nation. 'I had a very positive meeting,' Sigrist said, referring to his discussions with Minister Goyal. 'I am impressed by the level of detail the minister is involved in and his commitment to support Foreign Direct Investment in India. We are very pleased with the administration and the support we get.' The CEO's comments underscore the growing confidence international companies have in India's business environment under the current administration's investment-friendly policies. SIG's success in India is built on partnerships with some of the country's most recognizable consumer brands. The company's packaging solutions are prominently featured on household names, including Frooti, Maaza, and various Amul products, demonstrating its deep integration into India's consumer goods ecosystem. 'We are partnering in India with big names. Those are really household brands,' Sigrist explained. 'You will find our packaging on brands like Frooti, Maaza... You will also find a lot of different products from have already committed to the next phase of our plant. We invested already EUR200 million and have committed now another EUR100 million to keep expanding in India.' The company's extensive client roster also includes major players such as Coca-Cola, Dabur, PepsiCo (Varun Beverages), Heritage dairy, MilkyMist, Haldirams, Hamdard, Godrej Jersey, and ITC, positioning SIG as a critical supplier to India's food and beverage industry. SIG has established a comprehensive manufacturing footprint across India with facilities strategically located in key industrial hubs. The company operates two offices in Gurgaon and Mumbai, supported by four production facilities manufacturing various packaging solutions. The company's manufacturing infrastructure includes two flexible packaging plants in Palghar, Maharashtra, a filling line manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, and its flagship aseptic carton packaging plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This network has created over 300 direct employment opportunities across the country over the past decade. SIG's Ahmedabad facility represents a significant milestone in the company's Indian operations. After signing an MOU with the Gujarat government in September 2023, the company completed construction of its first aseptic carton plant in India in just 20 months, with commercial production beginning in Q1 2025. The facility, built with an initial investment of approximately Euro 90 million (Rs 880 crores), reflects SIG's commitment to the Make-in-India initiative. The investment is planned in phases from 2023-2027, initially targeting production capacity of up to 4 billion packs per annum, with subsequent investments expected to increase capacity to 10 billion packs annually. SIG's technology is playing a crucial role in modernizing India's dairy industry, which is undergoing significant transformation. The company's aseptic packaging technology offers preservative-free, shelf-stable solutions that require no refrigeration, making them ideal for India's diverse geography and infrastructure challenges. This technology ensures food safety, extends shelf life, and significantly reduces food waste, particularly beneficial in high-temperature and remote regions. Recent innovations include MilkyMist's probiotic buttermilk launch, which brings advanced nutrition in a shelf-stable format to mass markets. The company is actively collaborating with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), leading dairy cooperatives, and private dairies to create an ecosystem positioning India as the global dairy capital while supporting farmers, consumers, and national food security goals. Founded in 1853 and headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, SIG has established itself as a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions for liquid food and beverages. The company serves customers in over 100 countries through its workforce of approximately 9,600 employees worldwide. In 2024, SIG produced 57 billion packs and generated Euro 3.3 billion in revenue. The company's commitment to sustainability is recognized through its AAA ESG rating by MSCI, Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis, and inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index. SIG's unique portfolio includes aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch solutions, enabling the company to provide end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories, and connected packaging. The company's technology and innovation capabilities address evolving consumer needs while supporting its mission to create a regenerative food packaging system. With its additional Euro 100 million commitment, SIG's total investment in India will exceed Euro 300 million, reflecting the company's long-term confidence in the Indian market. This expansion aligns with India's growing consumer base of 1.4 billion people and the country's increasing focus on food safety, sustainability, and modern packaging solutions. The investment announcement comes as international companies increasingly view India as a critical growth market, supported by favorable government policies, a large consumer base, and improving infrastructure. SIG's success story demonstrates how foreign companies can build substantial operations in India while contributing to local employment, technology transfer, and industrial development. (ANI)
