Horlicks

HUL is currently present at the mass end in supplement and wellness space through Horlicks. OZiva & Wellbeing Nutrition acquisitions will help grow presence in the premium segment

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Thanks to in-home consumption and a focus on hygiene and health, HUL said these brands contributed significantly to growth within its essentials portfolio, which constitutes 80% of its business

"Distribution costs have significantly increased and there will be short-term pressure on margins," Sanjiv Mehta, chairman and managing director said.

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The merger will also give HUL access to brands such as Horlicks and Boost, pitting the company against rivals such as Nestle India, another big player in the health and nutrition segment.

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Unilever trumped rival Nestle to emerge the sole bidder for the business, valued at $4 billion

Unilever has offered nearly $3 bn for about 70% of the division

Some analysts considered the $4 billion valuation high considering the Indian market for so-called health drinks

Despite headwinds, tying GSK's still-potent brand to Unilever's peerless local distribution network seems like the best way to secure the future of this business

GlaxoSmithKline beat a rival bid from Nestle, which was also bidding for the unit and looking to expand its portfolio in the powdered hot beverages category

Food and drug inspectors in Bihar had placed an immediate ban on sale of GSK's Horlicks in state

Malted milk drinks, which are as much as one-third sugar, have been breakfast staples of upwardly mobile families in India since soldiers brought GlaxoSmithKline's Horlicks back with them after WW1

Coca-Cola's interest in Horlicks comes just weeks after its acquisition of U.K. coffee chain Costa for 3.9 billion pounds, reflecting the company's strategy to diversify away from soft drinks

In a span of three months, owners of two big health food drinks Horlicks and Complan have said they are looking to exit the category. The move comes as a surprise to many.

ITC wants to expand its FMCG play and HUL has said food & refreshments is a strategic priority

The British giant may let go of Horlicks, an 83-year old brand and leader in the Rs 60-billion domestic health food drink market