Packaged Food And Beverage
Magnetic levitation on the shop floor
A global food major uses ICT-based tracks for packaging a variety of its products at a factory in western India. Frictionless propulsion makes it 30 per cent faster than traditional conveyor systems
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Coca-Cola India expands distribution network to rural mkts, kirana stores
"Consciously working on addressing the needs of rural consumers by offering them the most relevant packs," said Coca-Cola India
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Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting to enter packaged food business in India
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting had recorded a revenue of Rs 8,634 crore for the financial year ended March 31
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FMCG categories see sharp downtrading in markets, shows data
According to Bizom, four out of six categories tracked are witnessing downtrading in rural markets, while five of six in urban markets have also seen a similar trend.
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Mixed spread ahead for packaged-foods SMEs: CRISIL SME Tracker
The extended lockdown to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains and hampered factory operations.
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Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting
Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better
Draft labelling regulations for packaged food and beverages divide industry
Firms say organised players will bear the brunt; face activists' flak for delay in implementation
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Packaged food & beverage firms see uptick in sales in Oct-Dec 2017
The period was marked by an improvement in performance; Britannia is widening its distribution network through a focus on direct reach
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