- Cadbury India plans to launch a new campaign around the new Batman movie
Cadbury India has partnered with Warner Bros to launch a new campaign around its upcoming big release, Th ...More
Cadbury India has partnered with Warner Bros to launch a new campaign around its upcoming big release, The Dark Knight Rises (TDKR). ...Less
- Cadbury to start producing Kraft Foods' Tang in India
Cadbury India came under the Kraft Foods fold after the US-based firm acquired British candy maker, Cadbu ...More
Cadbury India came under the Kraft Foods fold after the US-based firm acquired British candy maker, Cadbury Plc for $19.6 billion in January this year. ...Less
- Cadbury registers record growth in 2011
Cadbury India reported its highest-ever sales & net profit in 2011 as the firm synonymous with chocolates ...More
Cadbury India reported its highest-ever sales & net profit in 2011 as the firm synonymous with chocolates aggressively ramped up distribution. ...Less
- Cadbury India to be now known as Mondelez
In early 2010, Kraft Foods had acquired British candy maker Cadbury in a deal worth close to $19 billion. ...More
In early 2010, Kraft Foods had acquired British candy maker Cadbury in a deal worth close to $19 billion. ...Less
- Cadbury India 'open' to buying local conf cos
Cadbury open to buying local confectionery companies in India. ...More
Cadbury open to buying local confectionery companies in India. ...Less
- Cadbury enters Indian biscuit market, launches 'Oreo' brand
Confectionery maker Cadbury India today announced its entry into the country's estimated Rs 12,000-crore ...More
Confectionery maker Cadbury India today announced its entry into the country's estimated Rs 12,000-crore biscuit market through the launch of 'Oreo'. ...Less
- Chocolate consumption in India trebles since 2005
Chocolate consumption in India has nearly trebled since 2005, which is the reason why leading chocolate c ...More
Chocolate consumption in India has nearly trebled since 2005, which is the reason why leading chocolate companies are investing in bringing premium brands such as Toblerone. ...Less
- Cadbury India under US scanner: Kraft
Kraft Foods, the world’s second biggest food company, has said it is facing investigation by the Securiti ...More
Kraft Foods, the world’s second biggest food company, has said it is facing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for possible corrupt practices in India by its arm Cadbury relating to a manufacturing plant there. ...Less
- Cadbury India to launch Oreo cookies, enters biscuit market
Cadbury India will launch Oreo cookies, a billion dollar brand owned by its US-based parent Kraft Foods, ...More
Cadbury India will launch Oreo cookies, a billion dollar brand owned by its US-based parent Kraft Foods, as it looks to gatecrash into Rs 13K cr biscuits market. ...Less
- Excise duty evasion: Cadbury India could face criminal case
The Directorate General of Excise and Customs Intelligence has issued a show-cause notice against the com ...More
The Directorate General of Excise and Customs Intelligence has issued a show-cause notice against the company, raising a demand of Rs 252 crore for alleged evasion of excise duty. ...Less
- 007 now seeks licence to kill in India
The UK-based Broccoli family has served a legal notice to Cadbury India alleging copyright infringement. ...More
The UK-based Broccoli family has served a legal notice to Cadbury India alleging copyright infringement. ...Less
- How Cadbury India is cracking the code of emerging shopper
The emerging Indian shopper is posing a huge challenge to the marketers. Brands are grappling on how best ...More
The emerging Indian shopper is posing a huge challenge to the marketers. Brands are grappling on how best to reach this emerging. ...Less
- Bombay High Court asks E&Y to submit Cadbury valuation report
The HC ordered E&Y to execute revaluation of the chocolate major Cadbury India through DCF method as well ...More
The HC ordered E&Y to execute revaluation of the chocolate major Cadbury India through DCF method as well as earlier one and submit its report by July 29, 2011. ...Less
- Cadbury does not accept 30% premium for share price
Cadbury India has informed the Bombay High Court that the 30 per cent premium recommended by the court-ap ...More
Cadbury India has informed the Bombay High Court that the 30 per cent premium recommended by the court-appointed valuer Ernst & Young on share valuation of Rs 1340 suggested by earlier valuators was not acceptable to them as it would jack up the share price further. ...Less
- Future Group calls off boycott of Cadbury candy
Retail heavyweight Future Group has called off the boycott of chocolates major Cadbury India following a ...More
Retail heavyweight Future Group has called off the boycott of chocolates major Cadbury India following a series of high-level meetings between the two groups, it is learnt. ...Less
- Cadbury to push power brands
Anand Kripalu, the new man at the helm of affairs at Cadbury India, has set the agenda for growth, reinfo ...More
Anand Kripalu, the new man at the helm of affairs at Cadbury India, has set the agenda for growth, reinforcing the power brand strategy and pruning the brand portfolio. ...Less
- Investors relieved as HC appoints valuers for Cadbury shares
In a relief to over 8,000 investors, the Bombay High Court has appointed Ernst & Young as independent val ...More
In a relief to over 8,000 investors, the Bombay High Court has appointed Ernst & Young as independent valuers to evaluate shares of Cadbury India whose promoters have proposed to acquire 2.5 per cent minority shareholding. ...Less
- Parle Agro rejects Cadbury's peace offer over Fruity
Both Parle Agro and Cadbury India are engaged in a legal battle in the Bombay High Court and the the UK-b ...More
Both Parle Agro and Cadbury India are engaged in a legal battle in the Bombay High Court and the the UK-based chocolate maker had offered an out-of-court settlement in June this year to Parle Agro. ...Less
- Cadbury India reports its highest-ever 27% revenue growth under Kraft
Cadbury India has reported its alltime high revenue growth in the first year after Kraft Foods took over ...More
Cadbury India has reported its alltime high revenue growth in the first year after Kraft Foods took over Cadbury in a $19.7-billion deal, thanks to decentralised operations and sharp focus on core brands Cadbury Dairy Milk and Perk. ...Less
- Cadbury delisting price row heads to court
Chocolate-maker Cadbury’s 7-year-old mission to buy out minority holders in the domestic unit will contin ...More
Chocolate-maker Cadbury’s 7-year-old mission to buy out minority holders in the domestic unit will continue for some more time as the Bombay High Court will begin hearing the dispute next week. ...Less
- Blue Star appoints Madison World's CMD Sam Balsara as additional director
Balsara, who holds an experience of over 45 years in marketing, advertising and media, has held various s ...More
Balsara, who holds an experience of over 45 years in marketing, advertising and media, has held various stints in Cadbury India, WPP and Mudra Communications before founding Madison World in 1988. ...Less
- TNAU, Cadbury to conduct collaborative research in Cocoa
Confectionery major, Cadbury India today joined hands with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) to h ...More
Confectionery major, Cadbury India today joined hands with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) to have a collaborative research project to promote Cocoa cultivation in Tamil Nadu. ...Less
- Cadbury banks on new products for a double digit growth
Cadbury India is setting targets of achieving healthy double digit growth on the back of new product intr ...More
Cadbury India is setting targets of achieving healthy double digit growth on the back of new product introductions. ...Less
- D-Mart’s Radhakishan Damani buys 8-acre Thane plot from Mondelez
“The transaction was concluded and registered last week. The plot has been acquired by Damani’s family of ...More
“The transaction was concluded and registered last week. The plot has been acquired by Damani’s family office,” said one of the persons mentioned above. “The plot is likely to see development of a mixed-use project with some high-street retail given its proximity to an upcoming metro station, while the balance is residential.” ...Less
- Rapid trials, strategy to drive awareness works well for Kraft’s biscuit brand 'Oreo'
Oreo has cornered more space in India’s Rs 5,500 crore cream-biscuits segment than Britannia’s Treat-O co ...More
Oreo has cornered more space in India’s Rs 5,500 crore cream-biscuits segment than Britannia’s Treat-O could in nine ...Less
- I-T slaps notice on Cadbury, Kraft; seeks takeover details
The move is the latest in a series of efforts by the Indian revenue department to tax overseas deals, the ...More
The move is the latest in a series of efforts by the Indian revenue department to tax overseas deals, the most famous being the Vodafone deal. ...Less
- Cadbury ropes in Sunil Sethi to head sales in India
Cadbury India, has roped in Sunil Sethi from Colgate-Palmolive, Hong Kong to head its sales division in I ...More
Cadbury India, has roped in Sunil Sethi from Colgate-Palmolive, Hong Kong to head its sales division in India. ...Less
- Cadbury investing heavily in sales to expand market in India as sales slip
Although India is one of the fastest growing markets for chocolates, domestic sales of the commodity have ...More
Although India is one of the fastest growing markets for chocolates, domestic sales of the commodity have fallen with consumers spending less due to the economic slowdown. ...Less
- Cadbury's minority share buyback plan runs into trouble
Cadbury's plan of minority share buy back in for trouble as investors threaten to file petition in the Bo ...More
Cadbury's plan of minority share buy back in for trouble as investors threaten to file petition in the Bombay High Court. ...Less
- Cadbury Kraft India one of fastest growing operations for Kraft globally
Within a year-and-a-half of acquiring Cadbury, the $50 bn Kraft has picked up 21 managers for global and ...More
Within a year-and-a-half of acquiring Cadbury, the $50 bn Kraft has picked up 21 managers for global and regional roles from Indian affiliate. ...Less
- Cadbury India runs into brand squatter with Delhi's confectionery Mondelez India
Mondelez India, confectionery brand, is waiting to legally challenge the global company from registering ...More
Mondelez India, confectionery brand, is waiting to legally challenge the global company from registering a similar name. ...Less
- Indian companies let staff share work, take more time off
Under job share, a few employees share the load of a full-time job, giving them scope to pursue a hobby o ...More
Under job share, a few employees share the load of a full-time job, giving them scope to pursue a hobby or attend to an ailing parent, or any other vocation. ...Less
- Coca-Cola to take on Rasna at 5 price point
Coca-Cola India is re-entering the Rs 300 crore branded powdered ready-to drink market after it pulled th ...More
Coca-Cola India is re-entering the Rs 300 crore branded powdered ready-to drink market after it pulled the plug on its Sunfill brand six years ago. ...Less
- Govt initiates tax inquiry into Cadbury's takeover by Kraft
The govt has initiated inquiry into Cadbury India's takeover by US-based Kraft Food for alleged tax evasi ...More
The govt has initiated inquiry into Cadbury India's takeover by US-based Kraft Food for alleged tax evasion and flouting of buyout norms. ...Less
- Remaking Cadbury India: The new team operating at Mondelez have to work as a startup
Anand Kripalu, CEO of Cadbury for nine years, has moved out and new CEO Manu Anand has been running the c ...More
Anand Kripalu, CEO of Cadbury for nine years, has moved out and new CEO Manu Anand has been running the company for 10 months. ...Less
- Govt plans big boost for cocoa farming
The farm ministry plans to increase cocoa production by 60% in next four years to meet rising demand from ...More
The farm ministry plans to increase cocoa production by 60% in next four years to meet rising demand from the Rs 1,500-crore worth chocolate industry and to cut dependency on costlier imports. ...Less
- Cadbury to tap wider market with new Perk
With an eye on growing the chocolate market in the country, Cadbury’s India has launched a new variant of ...More
With an eye on growing the chocolate market in the country, Cadbury’s India has launched a new variant of its coated wafer chocolate Perk. ...Less
- Chocolates to turn costly on soaring cocoa prices
Chocolate manufacturers appear to be getting ready for another round of price increase as domestic cocoa ...More
Chocolate manufacturers appear to be getting ready for another round of price increase as domestic cocoa has become costlier amid a poor second harvest. ...Less
- Oreo, Sunfeast bite into Britannia market share
The Rs 3,600 cr premium cream biscuit market has turned hyper competitive with Cadbury’s Oreo and ITC’s S ...More
The Rs 3,600 cr premium cream biscuit market has turned hyper competitive with Cadbury’s Oreo and ITC’s Sunfeast brands biting into the share of Britannia. ...Less
- Kalpataru may bag Mondelez India’s Thane land parcel
Located on Pokharan Road 1, the land is estimated to have development potential of nearly 1 million sq ft ...More
Located on Pokharan Road 1, the land is estimated to have development potential of nearly 1 million sq ft. ...Less
- IT dept launches probe into Kraft's Cadbury takeover
The public interest litigation filed by Ved Prakash had alleged huge loss to the Indian exchequer on acco ...More
The public interest litigation filed by Ved Prakash had alleged huge loss to the Indian exchequer on account of tax evasion in Kraft's takeover of Cadbury. ...Less
- Future Group clashes with Cadbury over price discrimination
Biyani-owned Future Group is in conflict mode with the country's largest chocolates maker, Cadbury India. ...More
Biyani-owned Future Group is in conflict mode with the country's largest chocolates maker, Cadbury India. Expensive malls | Keeping customers ...Less
- Border-crossing is a way of life at Cadbury
Chocolate maker Cadbury India is pushing cross-border exchange of talent in a move to step up capabilitie ...More
Chocolate maker Cadbury India is pushing cross-border exchange of talent in a move to step up capabilities and encourage diverse thinking to grow the business. ...Less
- About 80 shareholders of Cadbury agree to sell to company
A group of 80 shareholders holding a total of 25,000 shares of Cadbury, have agreed to sell their shares ...More
A group of 80 shareholders holding a total of 25,000 shares of Cadbury, have agreed to sell their shares to the food major. ...Less
- India Inc eyes villagers'growing sweet tooth
Rural India consumers have now started adding chocolates and cream biscuits of the Oreo kind to their mon ...More
Rural India consumers have now started adding chocolates and cream biscuits of the Oreo kind to their monthly purchase baskets. ...Less
- Genpact bags Cadbury deal
Cadbury Schweppes will outsource a substantial chunk of its accounting and HR activities to Genpact India ...More
Cadbury Schweppes will outsource a substantial chunk of its accounting and HR activities to Genpact India as rising costs and shrinking margins force the British giant to wield the axe and slash its bloated structure. ...Less
- Kraft readies for a passage to India with Cadbury
Kraft Foods will soon launch its world-famous biscuit, chocolate and snack brands in India, taking advant ...More
Kraft Foods will soon launch its world-famous biscuit, chocolate and snack brands in India, taking advantage of Cadbury’s distribution network to put pressure on Nestle, Britannia and Unilever and enliven the Rs 60,000-crore foods market. ...Less
- Cadbury HR executive director quits
Cadbury executive director-HR (India & South Asia) Radhakrishnan B Menon has quit to set up a leadership ...More
Cadbury executive director-HR (India & South Asia) Radhakrishnan B Menon has quit to set up a leadership development organisation with a venture capitalist. ...Less
- India fastest-growing market for Kraft Foods
Cadbury Kraft India rode on established Cadbury brands and successful launch of Oreo biscuits to grow its ...More
Cadbury Kraft India rode on established Cadbury brands and successful launch of Oreo biscuits to grow its business twice as fast as Kraft's China unit in the first quarter ended March. ...Less
- Confectionery major Cadbury moves key jobs to India
Cadbury Schweppes has begun moving several international roles to the Indian terrain, identifying it as a ...More
Cadbury Schweppes has begun moving several international roles to the Indian terrain, identifying it as a low-cost hub for key global jobs. Looking for better role? ...Less
- Gifting industry ready to celebrate
The FMCG gifting business is all set to rake in the moolah this season. Valued at approximately Rs 150-cr ...More
The FMCG gifting business is all set to rake in the moolah this season. Valued at approximately Rs 150-cr, the industry is expected to grow by nearly 20% year-on-year. ...Less
- FMCG biggies such as Cadbury, HUL, ITC, P&G offer big discounts to push premium products on slowing demand
Leading the pack is Cadbury India, which now sells a Toblerone 400-gm pack for Rs 250, against Rs 430 ear ...More
Leading the pack is Cadbury India, which now sells a Toblerone 400-gm pack for Rs 250, against Rs 430 earlier, in a promotional offer. ...Less
- Hyderabad man's Cadbury horror: Live Worm found inside chocolate bar, company responds
A man from Hyderabad discovered a live worm in a Cadbury chocolate bar he purchased, sparking widespread ...More
A man from Hyderabad discovered a live worm in a Cadbury chocolate bar he purchased, sparking widespread outrage on social media. Robin Zaccheus shared his distressing experience online, questioning the quality checks for near-expiry products and prompting a response from Cadbury. ...Less
- Diageo hires Mondelez's India head Anand Kripalu to bring about a deep cultural change at USL
After more than two decades of selling soaps, detergents and, more recently, chocolates, Anand Kripalu is ...More
After more than two decades of selling soaps, detergents and, more recently, chocolates, Anand Kripalu is getting ready for a new role - selling spirits. ...Less
- ‘India is a test ground for many of Mondelez’s global digital campaigns’
Mondelez International plans to replicate campaigns similar to Cadbury Dairy Milk’s Twitter campaign duri ...More
Mondelez International plans to replicate campaigns similar to Cadbury Dairy Milk’s Twitter campaign during the IPL last year in other markets. ...Less
- Mondelez global CEO Irene Rosenfeld concerned over slow growth in India unit
Irene Rosenfeld, global chief executive of foods major Mondelez, has raised concerns over its soft revenu ...More
Irene Rosenfeld, global chief executive of foods major Mondelez, has raised concerns over its soft revenue expansion in India. ...Less
- Hyderabad man shows live worm crawling in Dairy Milk chocolate bar in viral video. Cadbury says this
Hyderabad resident Robin Zaccheus found a live worm in a Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate bar bought from a m ...More
Hyderabad resident Robin Zaccheus found a live worm in a Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate bar bought from a metro station store. Cadbury later responded, promising investigation. Many expressed their anger after the video went viral. ...Less
- Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal visits Sri City SEZ
Badal was received by Sri City SEZ, Managing Director, Ravindra Sannareddy and the Minister made a visit ...More
Badal was received by Sri City SEZ, Managing Director, Ravindra Sannareddy and the Minister made a visit to key food and beverage processing units. ...Less
- Diageo to push ‘millionaire’ brands, Gilbert Ghostine says
Diageo would drive growth of Indian company’s 20 ‘millionaire’ brands that sell more than a million cases ...More
Diageo would drive growth of Indian company’s 20 ‘millionaire’ brands that sell more than a million cases annually ...Less
- Global snacks major Mondelez International ups focus on india with new setup
Mondelez International has restructured its emerging markets operations to create individual business uni ...More
Mondelez International has restructured its emerging markets operations to create individual business units for India and China. ...Less
- How Diageo India, Cadbury India, Coca-Cola and other companies are retaining top women staff
The group, which aims to empower and strengthen women at work, in their families, and in their communitie ...More
The group, which aims to empower and strengthen women at work, in their families, and in their communities, will now encourage a variety of management styles and behaviours. ...Less
- Tata Global Beverages appoints Shikha Sharma, Bharat Puri as directors
Their appointment, which is with effect from May 7, 2019 for five years, will be subject to the approval ...More
Their appointment, which is with effect from May 7, 2019 for five years, will be subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing annual general meeting, the company said in a regulatory filing. ...Less
- India among Cadbury's top 12 global markets
There could be a lot more sweet moments for Indian consumers. ...More
There could be a lot more sweet moments for Indian consumers. ...Less
- India Inc's iconic property 'Cadbury House' to relocate its headquarters to Thane
A company spokesperson said the move to relocate its headquarters was part of the company's plans to cons ...More
A company spokesperson said the move to relocate its headquarters was part of the company's plans to consolidate its growing workforce. ...Less
- Nestle to selectively hike price and cut weight of chocolates
Nestle's milk product division generates the majority of its revenues, chocolates generate nearly 15% of ...More
Nestle's milk product division generates the majority of its revenues, chocolates generate nearly 15% of sales for the company. ...Less
- India Inc makes room for women
While banking and IT have become the favourite haunt for women, retail and automobile are still a far cry ...More
While banking and IT have become the favourite haunt for women, retail and automobile are still a far cry. ...Less
- FMCG cos Cadbury, HUL, L'Oreal and others betting on chemists to push sales of products
Chemists account for about 9.1% of overall FMCG sales in the country, or some 45% higher than modern reta ...More
Chemists account for about 9.1% of overall FMCG sales in the country, or some 45% higher than modern retail, according to a study by Nielsen. ...Less
- India Inc bets on seasoned CEOs to revive business in difficult conditions
This trend is in sharp contrast to an earlier strategy of having younger CEOs, who could appeal to the Ge ...More
This trend is in sharp contrast to an earlier strategy of having younger CEOs, who could appeal to the GeNext, social media and tech-savvy consumers. ...Less
- PepsiCo announces Jagrut Kotecha as new India chief
Jagrut Kotecha is appointed as the new India chief of PepsiCo India. Ahmed El Sheikh will move on from hi ...More
Jagrut Kotecha is appointed as the new India chief of PepsiCo India. Ahmed El Sheikh will move on from his role as CEO for the Middle East Business Unit. PepsiCo's snacks business, which includes Lays and Doritos, declined in the quarter to September 2023. Kotecha, with extensive experience in snacks, is chosen to bolster PepsiCo India's snacks business. Kotecha previously worked at Cadbury India. ...Less
- Danone among 18 FDI plans cleared
NEW DELHI: French dairy products major Groupe Danone’s plan was among 18 FDI proposals worth Rs 156 crore ...More
NEW DELHI: French dairy products major Groupe Danone’s plan was among 18 FDI proposals worth Rs 156 crore cleared by commerce and industry minister Murasoli Maran on Tuesday. ...Less
- Avenue Supermarts buys retail space in Bengaluru
Avenue Supermarts, which owns DMart stores, has purchased a total of 67,000 square feet in Hobli, Varthur ...More
Avenue Supermarts, which owns DMart stores, has purchased a total of 67,000 square feet in Hobli, Varthur, which covers three floors and includes 135 parking spaces, according to real estate data and analytics platform Propstack. ...Less
- My Name is Khan: First film to use ad roadblock strategy
The roadblock, which will be the film's three-minute trailer, will be on air on all Star India channels o ...More
The roadblock, which will be the film's three-minute trailer, will be on air on all Star India channels on Wednesday at 10 PM. ...Less
- Bournvita Quiz Contest to move off from TV to digital space
The show will go live on December 25 with two new episodes every week for 7 consecutive weeks on the BQC ...More
The show will go live on December 25 with two new episodes every week for 7 consecutive weeks on the BQC YouTube Channel on every Tuesday and Friday. ...Less
- India Inc's super six cricket aims to improve bonding and infuse team spirit
Piramal and Cadbury are using this format of the game to realise their KRAs on employee engagement. IPL: ...More
Piramal and Cadbury are using this format of the game to realise their KRAs on employee engagement. IPL: Visual delight | Cricket Biz | IPL Cricket ...Less
- India Inc hits a super six
If BCCI has IPL Twenty20, India Inc has the Super 6s. The format is simple, six players, six overs a team ...More
If BCCI has IPL Twenty20, India Inc has the Super 6s. The format is simple, six players, six overs a team with one over per bowler. IPL: Visual delight ...Less
- Slowdown makes candies, toffees sweeter than chocolate
The slowdown in Indian consumers’ discretionary spend is impacting chocolate sales, but it hasn’t changed ...More
The slowdown in Indian consumers’ discretionary spend is impacting chocolate sales, but it hasn’t changed people’s love for “meetha”. ...Less