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Celebrating Maha Kumbh: Coca-Cola India’s Blend of Refreshment, Purpose and Social Impact

21Jan

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Celebrating Maha Kumbh: Coca-Cola India’s Blend of Refreshment, Purpose and Social Impact

Prayagraj, 21st January 2025.Coca-Cola India, alongside its bottling partner SLMG Beverages, is set to elevate the Maha Kumbh 2025 experience, one of the world’s largest cultural gatherings, through seamless integration of hydration, consumer convenience, and economic opportunities for local communities. The company aims to enhance the event for millions of attendees while driving meaningful social and environmental impact.By deploying a robust retail and distribution network across the Maha Kumbh grounds, Coca-Cola India and SLMG Beverages ensures easy access to its diverse beverage portfolio. Hydration carts operated by local vendors, strategically placed coolers, and partnerships with food courts and retail outlets support local vendors, waste workers, small businesses, and live...

Hydration, Refreshment, and Connection—Coca-Cola India’s Signature at Maha Kumbh 2025

14Jan

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Hydration, Refreshment, and Connection—Coca-Cola India’s Signature at Maha Kumbh 2025

New Delhi, 14 January 2025.Coca-Cola India is set to make a splash at Maha Kumbh 2025, bringing its iconic brands—Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Sprite, Charged, Maaza, Kinley, Limca, Fanta, and Minute Maid—closer to millions of attendees at one of the world’s largest cultural gatherings. With Coca-Cola products available every 400 meters, the brand ensures that no visitor is far from hydrating themselves.To mark the occasion, the company is launching Maha Kumbh special edition packaging for select beverages, a tribute to India’s rich cultural traditions. The exclusive designs bring a local cultural touch to its products, creating memorable keepsakes. In addition, the on-ground presence is crafted with consumer convenience and delight in mind. Hydration carts and food court activations ensur...

Mallika Sherawat says ‘food doesn’t have to be weird’

11Jan

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Mallika Sherawat says ‘food doesn’t have to be weird’

New Delhi, January 11, 2025.Mallika Sherawat, known for her bold movies and outspoken nature, has an interesting ask this January- to recognise how weird animal-based foods are and to stop eating them. She is supporting the latest campaign theme ‘Food Doesn’t have to be Weird’ by Veganuary- the global organisation the encourages people to try vegan. Speaking on the occasion, Mallika said ‘we are conditioned to think that many of the foods we eat are normal. Take eating meat for example- we eat babies! Chickens are killed at just 6 weeks old and pigs at 6 months – a fraction of their potential lifespan. Is it weird, or just sad?’The campaign lifts the veil from many of the common foods and appeals to people to make an informed choice. How food affects the env...

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries to Inaugurate 8th Edition of the Indusfood 2025

7Jan

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Union Minister of Food Processing Industries to Inaugurate 8th Edition of the Indusfood 2025

New Delhi, January 07, 2025.Shri Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries will inaugurate 8th Edition of the Indusfood 2025 at India Exposition Mart Ltd, Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida on 8th January 2025. Indusfood is Asia’s premier annual F&B trade exhibition organized by Trade Promotion Council of India with the support of the Department of Commerce, Government of India is set to mark yet another milestone in 2025 – marking its debut as an integrated farm-to-fork trade show.Indusfood 2025 will be hosting 2,300 exhibitors from over 30 countries with exhibition space of over 120,000 sq. m. in this edition. The integrated trade fair will host over 7,500 international buyers and 15,000 Indian buyers/trade visitors, who are expected to be present during...

31Dec

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Wai Wai Noodles: A Flavorful 2024

New Delhi, December 31, 2024.In 2024, Wai Wai Noodles introduced three bold and irresistible flavors, setting the stage for an exciting culinary journey. This underlined its position as a major market player in the highly competitive instant noodle segment. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to satisfying diverse taste preferences, Wai Wai is redefining the instant noodle experience again. The new offerings promise to cater to evolving consumer palates, blending authentic ingredients with creative recipes to deliver flavor in every bite. The Flavorful Innovations of 2024:Dynamite Range Super Spicy Korean Noodles: Positioned as “Jitna Spicy, Utna Tasty” and bringing the heat and intensity of authentic Korean cuisine, these Korean-inspired noodles ha...

Food spending rises in rural areas, gap with urban centres shrinks

28Dec

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Food spending rises in rural areas, gap with urban centres shrinks

New Delhi, December 28, 2024.REVERSING A DECLINING trend from over a decade, the share of food in monthly expenditure of households in rural as well as urban areas went up in 2023-24, according to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 fact sheet released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.This probably reflects the impact of higher food prices; given that the figures are in nominal terms, the share of food in the consumption basket of rural households went up to 47.04 per cent in 2023-24 from 46.38 per cent in 2022-23, while that for urban households inched higher to 39.68 per cent in 2023-24 from 39.17 per cent in the previous year.The HCES data also showed that the difference in average monthly consumption expend...

TulabatiBadanayak: Empowering Change through Coffee and Tourism

26Dec

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TulabatiBadanayak: Empowering Change through Coffee and Tourism

Jaipur, December 26, 2024.In the hills of Koraput, Odisha, 37-year-old TulabatiBadanayak has long balanced the demands of farming with her responsibilities as a mother of four. Alongside her husband, Purna, she has depended on coffee farming to support her family. However, like many small-scale farmers, limited education and resources have made it difficult to build a stable life. Faced with these challenges, Tulabati, along with others in her community, began exploring new ways to improve their agricultural practices. Through Project Unnati Coffee, a collaborative initiative by ISWAR (Integrated Social Welfare and Research Centre) and Coca-Cola India focused on sustainable farming, Tulabati and her fellow farmers gained access to training on best practices, which not only improved the...

Biryani is the favorite dish in the country for the ninth consecutive year

26Dec

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Biryani is the favorite dish in the country for the ninth consecutive year

New Delhi, December 26, 2024.its annual food trends report. Biryani remains India’s ultimate favorite for the 9th consecutive year, with 83 million orders in 2024—averaging 2 biryanis per second. Dosa followed as a top choice, with 23 million orders. In a pasta-loving twist, a Bengaluru user made headlines by spending Rs 49,900 on 125 pasta dishes!.Quick Dessert Deliveries: Rasmalai and Sitaphal ice cream were among the fastest deliveries, averaging under 10 minutes. The fastest delivery? Ice cream reached a customer in Bikaner in just 3 minutes via Swiggy Bolt.Dinner Dominates: Dinner was the most popular meal of the day with 215 million orders, 29% more than lunch.City Favorites:Delhi loved Chole Bhature.Chandigarh ordered Aloo Parantha.Kolkata stuck with K...

Food festival brings flavours of Northern Himalayas to platter

16Dec

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Food festival brings flavours of Northern Himalayas to platter

New Delhi, December 16, 2024.An ongoing food festival here brings the rich, age-old recipes of the northern Himalayas to the table, featuring flavourful Kashmiri 'Rogan Josh', the traditional Uttarakhandi dish 'Bhatt ki Churkani' (black beans), the popular fermented steamed bun from Himachal Pradesh, 'Siddu', and the light, savoury Nepali salad 'Chicken Sadeko'.Currently underway at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, "Culinary Tales from Northern Himalayas" showcases traditional recipes passed down through generations, originating from the high-altitude kitchens of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Nepal.Whether it's 'Nadru Monje' (crispy lotus stem fritters), 'Tamatar Chaman' (cottage cheese dish), or 'Aloo Palda' (potatoes in yogurt gravy), the rotating menu curated by Chef Kul...

Does homemade amla tea have more antioxidants than green tea?

16Dec

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Does homemade amla tea have more antioxidants than green tea?

New Delhi, December 16, 2024.You may have tried green tea, black tea, milk with tea, and many other varieties of this much-loved beverage. But have you ever tried amla or gooseberry tea which, according to chef Venkatesh Bhat, has 2500 more antioxidants than green tea? In a snippet from one of his shows shared online, he is seen sharing the recipe of the tea prepared with amla, ginger, mint leaves, and ajwain or carrom seeds.Ingredients1 – Amla, crushed4 – Mint leaves1 inch – GingerCarrom seedsWaterMethod*Boil water and add all the ingredients.*Let it simmer.*Strain the tea. Sip and have the tea.According to Bhat, this tea is a good remedy for heartburn, and heart health, and even helps delay ageing. He went on to say that the combination of amla with mint, ginger, ...

Bisleri Unviels New #DRINKITUP Sports Campaign Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Football Stars

14Dec

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Bisleri Unviels New #DRINKITUP Sports Campaign Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Football Stars

Mumbai, December 14, 2024.Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water player today unveiled its latest Bisleri #DRINKITUP sports campaign featuring Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor alongside prominent football franchises. The campaign emphasizes the importance of hydration in sports while encouraging audience to embrace the excitement of football. The film showcases Shahid Kapoor stepping onto the football field, accompanied by top Indian football talents, including the national team captain Rahul Bheke and Farukh Choudhary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahul KP, and Aakash Sangwan, representing Mumbai CITY FC, FC Goa, Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyan FC and Kerala Blasters. Shahid, known for his dynamic screen presence and dedication to his craft, adds a fresh and p...

Coca-Cola Announces Strategic Investment by Jubilant Bhartia Group in India

11Dec

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Coca-Cola Announces Strategic Investment by Jubilant Bhartia Group in India

New Delhi, December 2024. The Coca-Cola Company today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Jubilant Bhartia Group, a multi-billion conglomerate with global presence in diverse sectors, to acquire a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt. Ltd., the parent company of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.Coca-Cola has a long-standing commitment to deliver quality products and experiences to consumers and is continuing to drive sustainable, long-term growth by investing in the opportunities available in India.Coca-Cola’s locally owned franchise partners in India are positioned to drive successful outcomes. The investment by the Jubilant Bhartia Group will contribute to the company’s ongoing success and help streng...

Drinking coffee could add almost 2 years of healthy living to one’s life, says new study

6Dec

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Drinking coffee could add almost 2 years of healthy living to one’s life, says new study

New Delhi, December 06, 2024.Drinking coffee could add almost two years of healthy living to one’s life, according to a new study that reviewed previously published research.The study, published in Ageing Research Reviews journal, found that the benefits of drinking coffee "correspond to an average increase in healthspan of 1.8 years."Researchers from Portugal suggested that as the global population ages, regular, moderate consumption of coffee could play an important role in supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle

HYATT INDIA LAUNCHES AN ALL ‘NEW F&B CAMPAIGN’

6Dec

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HYATT INDIA LAUNCHES AN ALL ‘NEW F&B CAMPAIGN’

INDIA December 2024.Hyatt Indiatoday unveiled its innovative Food and Beverage (F&B) campaignin India, poised to reinforce its position as a leader in the country's luxury culinary landscape. The campaign aligns with Hyatt's core value of caring for people, empowering them to be their best. With this campaign Hyatt reinforces its position as a culinary leader and further cements its reputation as a trailblazer in India's hospitality industry.Hyatt's culinary journey in India is rooted in the success of its signature restaurants, including La Piazza, TK's Oriental Grills, China House, The Flying Elephant, Malabar Café, Koyo Koyo to name a few. These iconic outlets have consistently delivered exceptional dining experiences, reflecting the brands passion for innovation, quality, c...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf™ Partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza to Brew Bold Expansion Across India

5Dec

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf™ Partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza to Brew Bold Expansion Across India

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf™, a global specialty coffee and tea house, has taken a significant step forward in its global expansion plans with the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement for India.This strategic partnership grants Ekaagra Ostalaritza Pvt Ltd exclusive rights to develop and expand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand across India, with an ambitious plan to launch 250 cafés over the next five years. This strategic move underscores the brand's commitment to establishing a strong presence in one of the fastest-growing coffee and tea markets in the world.

Winter superfood- one piece of jaggery every day will save you from anemia

4Dec

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Winter superfood- one piece of jaggery every day will save you from anemia

Jaipur, December 04, 2024.Jaggery is more than just a medicinal thing or a sweet. This is the essence of the Indian food system that has been prevalent for centuries. American chemist Albert C. Barnes writes in his book ‘Agriculture of the Sugarcane’ that sugarcane came to the Indian subcontinent from the Malay Peninsula and Burma around 600 BC. Jaggery is being produced here almost since then. At present, 70% of the world's jaggery is produced in India.Eating jaggery increases energy level. Along with many essential vitamins, it also contains important minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium. It prevents the risk of anemia and is extremely beneficial for joint pain.It contains sugar in the form of sucrose and fructose. Therefore, its taste is sweet and eating it gives instan...

Retail Ecosystem Gets a Boost with Coca-Cola’s Cutting-Edge Solutions

3Dec

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Retail Ecosystem Gets a Boost with Coca-Cola’s Cutting-Edge Solutions

New Delhi, December, 2024:As India charts its path to become $35 trillion, fully developed economy by 2047, the non-alcoholic beverage sector continues to remain a contributor, providing value addition to the nation's economic growth through effective retail networks and consumer-focused strategies.Within this context, Coca-Cola India is strengthening the country's retail ecosystem by equipping retailers nationwide with innovative cooling solutions. In addition, with a focus on empowering retailers amidst a rapidly evolving retail landscape, Coca-Cola’s Super Power Retailer Program equips small and medium-sized retailers with resources to improve consumer experience and boost their business growth.Boosting Retail Revenue with increased Reach and Consumer EngagementCoca-Cola...

Winter Superfoods – Cauliflower and Broccoli are a treasure trove of Vitamin C

2Dec

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Winter Superfoods – Cauliflower and Broccoli are a treasure trove of Vitamin C

Jaipur, December 02, 2024.Today's food in the 'Winter Superfood' series is cauliflower, cabbage and all the vegetables of that food family i.e. cruciferous vegetables.The most special thing about winter vegetables is that most of them can be eaten raw. Cauliflower and other members of its family, cabbage, broccoli and turnip are also named in this series. All these are called cruciferous vegetablesThese are very tasty vegetables. It also dispels people's misconception that Vitamin C is found only in citrus fruits. Just 100 grams of cabbage provides 80% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C and the same amount of Broccoli provides 148% of Vitamin C.They contain essential minerals like iron and magnesium. These are low calorie foods and do not contain fat. Also, due to the pr...

No more hunting for vegetarian food while travelling abroad

29Nov

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No more hunting for vegetarian food while travelling abroad

Jaipur, November 29, 2024.Food and travel often go hand in hand, offering a delightful way to immerse yourself in a country’s culture. Exploring a destination through its cuisine is one of the most enjoyable ways to truly connect with its traditions. Just as we Indians are known for our aromatic spices and rich, flavourful dishes, every country has its own unique way of expressing its heritage through food.For vegetarians, however, the thought of travelling abroad can sometimes feel daunting. Many believe that food options are limited, and this concern has become more pronounced in countries like Vietnam, Japan, or Thailand, where non-vegetarian dishes dominate the local cuisine. However, this should never be a reason to hold back from visiting these or any other countriesVegan...

The Real Magic of Timeless Connections: The Legacy of Coke in India

28Nov

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The Real Magic of Timeless Connections: The Legacy of Coke in India

New Delhi, November 2024.For over 138 years, Coca-Cola has stood as a symbol of joy and refreshment, connecting people across geographies and generations. Since its arrival in India in 1993, the unmistakable red-and-white logo has become part of everyday life and iconic moments alike. From cricket cheers to musical harmonies to everyday smiles, Coca-Cola has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of Bharat, becoming a part of celebrations across the nation.Picture a neighbourhood festive celebration, where lights and laughter fill the air, or a cricket match where every cheer is followed by the classic sound of a Coke bottle opening. Now imagine a wedding, where the chilled contour bottle becomes part of a shared feast. And in yet another setting, a group of college friends share ...

Unnati Coffee Partners with Tribal Communities in Odisha to Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Ecotourism

26Nov

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Unnati Coffee Partners with Tribal Communities in Odisha to Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Ecotourism

Odisha, November 2024.In the heart of Odisha’s Koraput district, a pioneering initiative is changing the lives of tribal communities of village Padalput by integrating sustainable coffee farming with ecotourism. Project Unnati Coffee, a partnership between ISWAR (Integrated Social Welfare and Research Centre) and Coca-Cola India is helping the tribal village of Punjishil, 500 km from Bhubaneshwar, home to 45 families of the Paroja tribe, build a sustainable source of income while preserving its rich biodiversity. This innovative approach is improving livelihoods and creating a new model of economic growth that is rooted in environmental stewardship and community empowerment.Recognizing opportunities, ISWAR started working with the Paroja tribe, integrating sustainable coffee farmin...

Eating almonds could help in post-exercise recovery, says new study

26Nov

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Eating almonds could help in post-exercise recovery, says new study

New Delhi, November 26, 2024.Eating almonds regularly may help recover from exercise by reducing muscle fatigue and soreness, a new study has found.The findings, published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition, could promote greater adherence to physical training, a topic that warrants further investigation in future studies, researchers noted.The research team, which included scientists from San Diego State University in the US, studied 26 middle-aged adults who exercised one to four hours per week. For eight weeks, participants consumed either 60 grams of whole raw almonds or about 90 grams of unsalted pretzels daily.

Cocoa, green tea could help counter effects of high-fat food under stress, study finds

25Nov

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Cocoa, green tea could help counter effects of high-fat food under stress, study finds

New Delhi, November 25, 2024.Cocoa or green tea could counter the negative effects of high-fat food which tend to worsen during times of stress, a new study has found.Researchers said that food choices made while feeling stressed can influence how stress impacts heart health.The team from the University of Birmingham, UK, found that while high-fat foods can negatively affect the function of blood vessels and oxygen reaching the brain, flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect vascular function (vessels) during periods of everyday stress.