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MARKET BUZZ - FOOD THIS WEEK JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 03, 2011
INDEX
1. AT HOME…____________________________________________________________ 5
1.1 SNACK TIME ________________________________________________________________5

¾ GlaxoSmithKline Consumer's margins improve despite rising input costs _____________________________ 5
¾ Cola wars to intensify with entry of Big Cola____________________________________________________ 5
¾ Singapore's Olam to acquire Britannia Food_____________________________________________________ 5
¾ Pop Weaver's range of Microwave Popcorn in Natural, Cheese _____________________________________ 5
¾ New York Style's range of Original Bagel Crisps in Sesame, Roasted Garlic, Sea Salt & 3 other __________ 6
¾ Kraft Easy Mac's range of Microwaveable Pasta Snack in Cheese____________________________________ 6
¾ Parle Products unruffled about PepsiCo ________________________________________________________ 6
¾ Whiskas Junior's range of Cat Food in Tuna, Ocean Fish___________________________________________ 6
¾ Mug's Root Beer ____________________________________________________________________________ 6
¾ Tata Global hit by higher tea prices ___________________________________________________________ 7
¾ Drink herbal soft drinks for taste and health benefits ____________________________________________ 7
¾ Robinsons's range of Barley Water in Orange, Summer Fruits With No Added Sugar ____________________ 7
¾ Tong Garden's Tropical Nuts & Fruits Mix_______________________________________________________ 7
¾ Medplus's range of Instant Energy Drink in GlucoseD Original, GlucoseC Orange_______________________ 8
¾ The Lounge's range of Sweetened Carbonated Water in Bitter Lemon _______________________________ 8
¾ The Lounge's Club Soda _____________________________________________________________________ 8
¾ Tata Global Beverages to form joint venture with Kerala Ayurveda _________________________________ 8
¾ Steaz Launches Zero Calorie Flavors of Industry Leading Iced Teaz _________________________________ 8
¾ India's Varun Beverages plans to set up pineapple canning plant in Zambia __________________________ 9
¾ Santal Top's range of Fruit Juice in Strawberry __________________________________________________ 9
¾ Forget Cola war, the biscuit war is now on _____________________________________________________ 9
¾ Spencer's Smart Choice's range of Chutney in Bhelpuri, Tamarind __________________________________ 9
¾ Frito-Lay North America Inc. Files Patent Application for Improved Infusion Method for Production
of Vacuum Fried Fruit and Vegetable Snacks ___________________________________________________ 9
¾ CG Foods plans Rs 300-crore investment ______________________________________________________ 10
¾ Fox's Creams's Malted Milk Biscuits ___________________________________________________________ 10
¾ Fox's Classics's Nice Biscuit _________________________________________________________________ 10
¾ Echo's range of Crunchy Biscuits in Mint Chocolate, Milk & White _________________________________ 10
¾ Kart's range of Dog Biscuits in Chicken and Vegetable ___________________________________________ 10
1.2 DAIRY PRODUCTS ___________________________________________________________11

¾ Rainbow's Evaporated Milk __________________________________________________________________ 11
¾ Consumers see red over hike in milk prices (Bihar) _____________________________________________ 11
¾ Amul rated most trusted brand among India’s food & beverage list ________________________________ 11
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¾ Baskin-Robbins Conducts Research on Ice Cream Industry ________________________________________ 11

¾ Macro Dairy ties up with Bharti Wal-Mart for its milk ____________________________________________ 12
1.3 CONFECTIONARY ___________________________________________________________12

¾ Confectionery Demand Surges On Rising Incomes _______________________________________________ 12
¾ Loacker Gran Pasticceria Tortina's range of Milk Chocolate With Hazelnut Cream in Original___________ 13
¾ Trident Layers's range of Sugar Free Gum in GreenApple + GoldenPineapple, GreenApple _____________ 13
¾ Wrigley's Hubba Bubba Glop's range of Liquid Filled Bubble Gum in Watermelon Rapid,
Strawberry Gush __________________________________________________________________________ 13
¾ Blover's Melon Candy ______________________________________________________________________ 13
¾ Lindt's range of Wafer Chocolate With Creamy Hazelnut Filling in Milk, Double Milk __________________ 14
¾ Fisherman's Friend's range of Super Gum in Strong Mint__________________________________________ 14
¾ Hintz's Chocolate Hazelnut Spread ___________________________________________________________ 14
¾ Cadbury Adams USA LLC Files Patent Application for Thermally Stable, High Tensile Strength
Encapsulated Actives_______________________________________________________________________ 14
¾ Givaudan SA files patent application for Fragrance Delivery ______________________________________ 14
1.4 SECTOR BRIEFS_____________________________________________________________15

¾ Premium food exports fall on rising local demand ______________________________________________ 15
¾ Coffee arithmetic likely to see a change in India _______________________________________________ 15
2. TURF ABROAD ________________________________________________________ 15
2.1 SNACK TIME _______________________________________________________________15

¾ USA: Minute Maid Pulpy is Coca Cola's billion-dollar-baby ________________________________________ 15
¾ USA: Nestle Toll House's range of Raw Cookie Dough in Valentine Friends Sugar Cookies ______________ 16
¾ USA: Coke's Chinese brand hits USD1 billion sales_______________________________________________ 16
¾ UK: Nescafe Green Blend's Instant Coffee _____________________________________________________ 16
¾ UK: PepsiCo, Britvic give 7UP a new look______________________________________________________ 16
¾ Norway: Nestlé launches Maggi Juice Chicken__________________________________________________ 17
¾ South Africa: Nestle to build two plants_______________________________________________________ 17
¾ Germany: Nestle Shreddies's range of Cereal in Honey __________________________________________ 17
¾ Russia: Nestle to complete upgrading plant in Timashevsk in Q3 2011______________________________ 17
2.2 DAIRY PRODUCTS ___________________________________________________________17

¾ Japan: Japan's Yakult aims for US$6.08 billion in sales by 2020 ___________________________________ 17
¾ Belgium: Nestle La Laitiere's range of Gratins in Peche Abricot Vanille _____________________________ 18
¾ Belgium/Switzerland: Nestle's range of Yogo Frutti Baby Dessert in Banana Strawberry _______________ 18
¾ China: Nestle NAN's range of Milk Powder in Infant Formula, Follow Up Infant Formula, Growing Up
Infant Formula ____________________________________________________________________________ 18
¾ Brazil: Yoggi and Mars launch frozen yoghurt with chunks of Twix on it ____________________________ 18

2.3 CONFECTIONARY ___________________________________________________________19

¾ USA: US Kraft seeks leadership on French chocolate market - report_______________________________ 19
¾ USA: Hershey's profit up as turnaround rolls on_________________________________________________ 19
¾ Spain: Nestle Kit Kat Crisp's Chocolate________________________________________________________ 19
¾ Mexico/USA: Hershey's Pot of Gold's range of Fine Confections in Premium Collection 9 oz.
HeartShaped Box, 5.6 oz. Box _______________________________________________________________ 19
¾ Romania: Wrigley's Winterfresh's range of Bomboane Gumate in 4 Arome Mentolate _________________ 20
¾ Japan: Lotte Spash's range of Chewing Gum in Berry & Kiwi ______________________________________ 20
¾ Japan: Lotte Charlotte's range of Chocolate in Ichigo ___________________________________________ 20
¾ Croatia/Germany: Milka's range of Milk Chocolate With Alpine Milk in Super G, Abfahrt, Slalom ________ 20
¾ Italy/UK: Ferrero aims to double UK sales in five years __________________________________________ 20
2.4 SECTOR BRIEFS_____________________________________________________________21

¾ USA: Danisco’s natural preservatives go gluten free_____________________________________________ 21
¾ UK: Nestle buys medical start-up CM&D Pharma: Report _________________________________________ 21
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1. AT HOME…
1.1 SNACK TIME
¾ GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER'S MARGINS IMPROVE DESPITE RISING INPUT COSTS

The current operating environment should ordinarily be a concern for food firm GlaxoSmithKline Consumer
Healthcare Ltd. (GSKCH), as the rising cost of farm inputs is affecting costs, while rising food inflation eats
into the consumer's shopping basket. GSKCH's December quarter results disclose some strain on the cost
front, but sales growth appears unaffected. The company, which sells malt drink brands such as Horlicks
and Boost, has extended the Horlicks brand to products such as nutritional bars and biscuits. Its instant
noodles' brand, too, appears to have done well, though the number of relatively new and large competitors
in this space should be a concern. ITC Ltd. is the latest to jump on to the noodles bandwagon.
Mint News: February 03, 2011
¾ COLA WARS TO INTENSIFY WITH ENTRY OF BIG COLA

The cola wars will no longer be restricted to Coke and Pepsi, with their Latin American competitor
Ajegroup setting up shop in India. The Peruvian company has introduced Big Cola at an invitation price of Rs
18 for a 535-ml PET bottle in Mumbai, Pune and Surat. Pepsi and Coke sell the similar pack size cola for Rs
23. The plan, according to persons in the know, is to extend the reach of Big Cola in Maharashtra and
Gujarat before moving to other states. Ajegroup, which only last year stepped outside its home turf,
launching operations in Thailand, has a bottling unit in Patalganga, Maharashtra.
Business Standard: February 02, 2011
¾ SINGAPORE'S OLAM TO ACQUIRE BRITANNIA FOOD

Olam International announced plans to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Britannia Food Ingredients Holdings
(BFI) and Britannia Storage and Distribution (BSD) for a combined enterprise value of 33.5 million pounds
(approximately USD 50 million). Olam which is owned by Singapore-based Indian tycoon said it would
initially acquire 85 per cent of the equity capital in BFI and 100 per cent of BSD and then acquire the
remaining 15 per cent interest in BFI within the next three years at a pre-agreed valuation.
The Press Trust of India: January 31, 2011
¾ POP WEAVER'S RANGE OF MICROWAVE POPCORN IN NATURAL, CHEESE

Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn in Natural and Cheese flavors are newly introduced in India by Weaver
Popcorn Co., Inc. this Natural flavored Popcorn are reportedly said to be made from the base of whole

grain popcorn, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, and soy ingredients. Presented in a recyclable
paperboard box of 300g, each variant is retailed at 120.00 INR.
Product Launch Tracker: January 31, 2011
¾ NEW YORK STYLE'S RANGE OF ORIGINAL BAGEL CRISPS IN SESAME, ROASTED GARLIC, SEA SALT
& 3 OTHER
New York Style Original Bagel Crisps have been recently introduced to consumers in India by Tree Of Life
Pvt. Ltd. The crisps are presented in seven flavors - Sesame, Roasted Garlic, Sea Salt, Plain, Cinnamon
Raisin, Everything and Natural Multigrain. Tagged as vegetarian, the all natural baked crisps are presented
in a 170g stand up bag, priced at 225.00 INR. New York Style Bagel Chip Co. is the manufacturer.
¾ KRAFT EASY MAC'S RANGE OF MICROWAVEABLE PASTA SNACK IN CHEESE

A new Cheese flavoured Microwaveable Pasta Snack has been introduced in India by R.R. Trading Co. The
product is marketed under the brand name Kraft. Packaging literate states that the product contains no
artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. It is claimed to be ready for consumption in just 3-4 minutes of
heating. Priced at 115.00 INR, the pasta is presented in a 70g plastic packet. Kraft Foods Ltd. is the
manufacturer.
¾ PARLE PRODUCTS UNRUFFLED ABOUT PEPSICO

Indian biscuit major Parle Products is unconcerned about reports that PepsiCo is preparing to enter the
country's INR110bn (US$2.41bn) biscuit market. PepsiCo is looking to pilot the launch of cookies under its
Quaker brand in India next month. The US food and drink giant, however, declined to comment when
contacted by just-food. Amid speculation of PepsiCo's entry, Praveen Kulkarnii, the general manager at
Parle, said current players in India's biscuit market will have an advantage.
Just-Food Global News: January 27, 2011
¾ WHISKAS JUNIOR'S RANGE OF CAT FOOD IN TUNA, OCEAN FISH

Whiskas Junior Cat Food has been recently introduced to consumers in India by Mars International India Pvt
Ltd. It is available in two variants - Tuna, and Ocean Fish. This new Cat Food is touted to be suitable for
cats aged upto one year. Each variant is presented in a plastic stand up pouch of 85g and 450g, priced at
35.00 INR and 140.00 INR respectively.
¾ MUG'S ROOT BEER

Mug Root Beer is newly introduced in India by Pegasus Imports. It is touted on the pack as "America's Great
Tasting Rootbeer". Free from caffeine, this product is suitable for vegetarians and is presented in an

aluminium can of 330ml retailing for 50.00 INR. PepsiCo, Inc. is the manufacturer.
¾ TATA GLOBAL HIT BY HIGHER TEA PRICES

Coffee saved the day for Tata Global Beverages Ltd. in the December quarter. That is unusual because it
contributes barely a quarter of the company’s consolidated revenue, with tea bringing up the rest, and a
minor portion coming from products such as mineral water. In the December quarter, Tata Global’s
consolidated revenue rose by just 4% to Rs1,608 crore, but by 8% after adjusting for the currency
translation effect. A large part of the company’s sales of tea is in overseas markets—across the US, Europe
and other markets which make it susceptible to foreign exchange volatility. But it was not just exchange
volatility that affected performance. In the Indian market, stiff competition from Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
(HUL) appears to have affected other tea marketers. Tata Global’s stand-alone sales rose by about 5%,
while HUL’s beverage sales (with tea contributing to 80%) rose by about 9%.
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¾ DRINK HERBAL SOFT DRINKS FOR TASTE AND HEALTH BENEFITS

For those who say no to soft drinks given the health concerns, herbal soft drink can be an option. The
National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), a CSIR lab, has prepared an herbal soft drink using herbs. The
drink has no ill-effects on health, says scientist AKS Rawat. "It might not taste exactly like cola drinks but is
sweet and gives a refreshing feel. Besides, it boosts the immune system given the 'herbal' ingredients. The
institute has taken some three years to get the preparation ready. The scientists say they have done a local
market survey to gauge people's opinion about the drink. The technology is ready and institute might
transfer it to companies for marketing. There are few companies which have come shown interest but
scientists say they want the technology to go to the best of the companies.
The Times of India (TOI): January 30, 2011
¾ ROBINSONS'S RANGE OF BARLEY WATER IN ORANGE, SUMMER FRUITS WITH NO ADDED SUGAR
Robinsons Barley Water range has been recently introduced to consumers in India by Suresh Kumar & Co.
(Impex) Pvt. Ltd. The range includes - Orange and Summer Fruits With No Added Sugar. Tagged as
vegetarian, each flavor is presented in a one litre plastic bottle, priced at 159.00 INR. Britvic Soft Drinks
Ltd. is the manufacturer.
¾ TONG GARDEN'S TROPICAL NUTS & FRUITS MIX

Tong Garden Tropical Nuts & Fruits Mix has been recently introduced to consumers in India by Tong Garden
Food Marketing (India) Pvt. Ltd. Touted on the pack as "superior quality fun-time crunch fit for active
lifestyle", this Nuts & Fruits Mix is suitable for vegetarians. The product is presented in a 180g plastic stand
up pouch, priced at 200.00 INR. Tong Garden Co. Ltd. is the manufacturer.

¾ MEDPLUS'S RANGE OF INSTANT ENERGY DRINK IN GLUCOSED ORIGINAL, GLUCOSEC ORANGE

Medplus Instant Energy Drink range is new on the market in India, launched by MHS Pharmaceuticals Pvt.
Ltd. It is available in two variants - Glucose-D Original, and Glucose-C Orange. Presented in paperboard box
of 120g and 240g, each variant is retailed at 20.00 INR and 35.00 INR respectively. It is said to be suitable
for vegetarians. Saiman Lab is the manufacturer.
¾ THE LOUNGE'S RANGE OF SWEETENED CARBONATED WATER IN BITTER LEMON

The Lounge Sweetened Carbonated Water is new on the market in India, launched by Pushpam Foods &
Beverages Pvt. Ltd. This Drink is available in a Bitter Lemon flavor. Priced at 30.00 INR, this product is
presented in an aluminium can of 330ml. Brand Wagon Marketing Pvt. Ltd. is the distributor.
¾ THE LOUNGE'S CLUB SODA

The Lounge Club Soda is new on the market in India, launched by Pushpam Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
Priced at 30.00 INR, this product is presented in an aluminium can of 330ml. Brand Wagon Marketing Pvt.
Ltd is the distributor. It is said to be suitable for vegetarians.
¾ TATA GLOBAL BEVERAGES TO FORM JOINT VENTURE WITH KERALA AYURVEDA

Tata Global Beverages Limited (formerly Tata Tea Limited), a manufacturer and marketer of tea products,
has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture (JV) with Kerala Ayurveda
Limited, a producer of a range of classical and proprietary Ayurvedic medicines. Both the companies are
based in India. The JV will focus on development of a range of beverages and food products based on
proven ayurvedic recipes, actives and formulations and to market them globally, where there is recognition
of the benefits of ayurveda for good health and wellness.
Financial Deals Tracker: January 31, 2011
¾ STEAZ LAUNCHES ZERO CALORIE FLAVORS OF INDUSTRY LEADING ICED TEAZ

The Healthy Beverage Company, makers of Steaz Sparkling Green Tea and Steaz Energy, is proud to
introduce four new ZERO CALORIE flavors to their wildly popular line of Steaz Iced Teaz. Naturally
sweetened with stevia, Steaz Zero Calorie Iced Teaz are 100% natural, made with premium Organic and Fair
Trade Certified green tea. The four new flavors are Citrus, Raspberry, Peach Mango and a Half and Half
(Green Tea and Lemonade). The new line of Steaz Zero Calorie Iced Teaz will be available at Whole Foods
Market, Kroger and thousands of more stores nationwide beginning in mid-February 2011.
India Retail News: February 01, 2011

¾ INDIA'S VARUN BEVERAGES PLANS TO SET UP PINEAPPLE CANNING PLANT IN ZAMBIA

Varun Beverages, the bottler of Pepsi and related soft drinks in India, plans to set up a pineapple canning
plant in the Mwinilunga district of Zambia, the Lusaka Times newspaper reported. Zambia development
Agency (ZDA) will next week hold discussions with Varun Beverages Limited on the investment projections,
incentive packages including concessions and other related issues, the paper said citing the country's
Commerce and Trade minister Felix Mutati. Mwinilunga reportedly has the highest potential for pineapple
production in Zambia.
Africa Today: January 28, 2011
¾ SANTAL TOP'S RANGE OF FRUIT JUICE IN STRAWBERRY

Santal Top Fruit Juice has been recently made available to consumers in India by Pegasus Imports. It is
available in Strawberry variant. The product is touted to be suitable for vegetarians. It is presented in a
250ml glass bottle priced at 75.00 INR. Parmalat is the manufacturer.
¾ FORGET COLA WAR, THE BISCUIT WAR IS NOW ON

After engaging in a long-running and fierce market share battle in the Indian soft drinks sector, US soft
drinks giant PepsiCo now wants to up its game in the domestic confectionery market. According to the
Economic Times, PepsiCo will be piloting the launch of cookies under its Quaker brand in India next month.
While PepsiCo's strong financial clout and international brand appeal should prove supportive of its
expansionary ambitions in the Indian confectionery market, its relatively late entry means it faces a
challenge as it pits itself against the immense expertise and experience of biscuit majors Parle Products
and Britannia Industries.
BMI Asia Pacific Food and Drinks Insights: February 01, 2011
¾ SPENCER'S SMART CHOICE'S RANGE OF CHUTNEY IN BHELPURI, TAMARIND

Spencer's Smart Choice Chutney has been recently introduced to consumers in India by Spencer's Retail Ltd.
This Chutney is available in two variants - Bhelpuri, and Tamarind. Suitable for vegetarians, each variant is
presented in a 450g glass jar priced at 69.00 INR. Lee Bee Foods is the manufacturer.
¾ FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA INC. FILES PATENT APPLICATION FOR IMPROVED INFUSION
METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF VACUUM FRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SNACKS
USA based Frito-Lay North America Inc. filed patent application for improved infusion method for
production of vacuum fried fruit and vegetable snacks. The inventors are Basker Varadharajan Radhamani
and Puppala Vamshidhar. Frito-Lay North America Inc. filed the patent application on Oct. 19, 2010. The
patent application number is 2222/MUMNP/2010 A. The international classification number is
A23B7/00.According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, "A method for infusing
fruits and vegetables with prebiotic soluble fibers in the form of either short chain fructooligosaccharides

or dextrins. Fruits and vegetables are submerged in an infusion solution of prebiotic soluble fiber, and
undergo both atmospheric and vacuum infusion processes. The infusion solution is maintained at a
temperature of between about 45 F to about 50 F and at a Brix of about 30 to about 60. Vacuum (low
pressure) pulses are applied to the product to expedite solids infusion (mass transfer) and thereby decrease
infusion time and the product is subsequently vacuum fried to attain a great-tasting, fiber-enriched and
aesthetically- pleasing fruit or vegetable product with reduced sweetness, good texture, and an enhanced
natural taste with less than 2 % moisture by weight and a significantly long shelf-life of up to 12 months."
Indian Patents News: February 01, 2011
¾ CG FOODS PLANS RS 300-CRORE INVESTMENT

The Singapore-based Cinnovation Group Company CG Foods India Pvt. Ltd., producer of the Wai Wai, has
earmarked Rs300 crore for business expansion plans over the next three years and is looking to acquire an
FMCG company.
India Business Journal: February 01, 2011
¾ FOX'S CREAMS'S MALTED MILK BISCUITS

A new range of Malted Milk Biscuits has been recently launched in India by Fox's Biscuits. Marketed under
the brand name Fox's Creams, the biscuits are stated to be "real barley malt biscuits with a cream centre".
Tagged as vegetarians, the biscuits are presented in a 200g plastic pack priced at 129.00 INR. Pinnacle
Enterprises is the distributor.
¾ FOX'S CLASSICS'S NICE BISCUIT

Fox's Classics Nice Biscuits have been recently introduced to consumers in India by Pinnacle Enterprises.
Touted on the pack as "biscuits with real finely flaked coconut", the biscuits are claimed to be suitable for
vegetarians. It is presented in a 200g plastic pack, priced at 179.00 INR. Fox's Biscuits is the manufacturer.
¾ ECHO'S RANGE OF CRUNCHY BISCUITS IN MINT CHOCOLATE, MILK & WHITE

Echo Crunchy Biscuits have been recently introduced to consumers in India by Pinnacle Enterprises. The
biscuits are available in two variants - Mint Chocolate, and Milk & White. Each variant is presented in a
150g plastic pack, priced at 219.00 INR. Fox's Biscuits is the manufacturer.
¾ KART'S RANGE OF DOG BISCUITS IN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE

New range of Dog biscuits has been recently launched in India by Kart. Marketed under the brand name
Kart, the biscuits are presented in two variants - Chicken and Veg. Each variant is presented in a 250g
plastic stand up pouch, priced at 45.00 INR.

1.2 DAIRY PRODUCTS
¾ RAINBOW'S EVAPORATED MILK

Rainbow Evaporated Milk has been recently launched in India by Frieslandfoods. The milk is touted to
contain upto 27 minerals and vitamins. Tagged as vegetarian, the milk is presented in a 160ml metal can,
priced at 115.00 INR.
¾ CONSUMERS SEE RED OVER HIKE IN MILK PRICES (BIHAR)

With the milk prices set to soar, consumers here have strongly opposed the move. Sudha milk, the brand of
COMPFED, and other diary associations have become more expensive with all milk variants to cost Rs1.50
more. Though COMPFED had hinted that it would hike milk prices in December itself, animal husbandry and
fisheries resources minister had assured that there would be no hike in the near future. However, taking a
U-turn the COMPFED announced a major hike in all the varieties, including other milk products like butter,
ghee and curd. The minister justified the move saying COMPFED, being an independent milk union, could
take any step on its own. The state government can only request for a modification of prices, which was
done in December. As per the revised rates, the one-litre packet of Sudha's "Full Cream" milk will now cost
Rs27.50 as against Rs26 per pouch, whereas the rate of its "standard milk" has been revised from Rs24 to
25.50. Besides, Sudha "Smart" and "Cow Milk" will cost now Rs21.50 and Rs25.50 respectively.
The Times of India (TOI): January 31, 2011
¾ AMUL RATED MOST TRUSTED BRAND AMONG INDIA’S FOOD & BEVERAGE LIST
Amul, the milk products major in India, has been ranked as India's most trusted brand in Food and Beverage
(F&B) category by The Brand Trust Report, India Study 2011. In the list of most trusted brands, there are
also other four products from Gujarat. Other brands from Gujarat in the list are - Arrow from Arvind Mills
has ranked 94, Vimal has been ranked as 130th, Nirma has been ranked at 146th and Zatak from Paras
Pharma has been ranked as 148th.
India Retail News: January 31, 2011
¾ BASKIN-ROBBINS CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ICE CREAM INDUSTRY

Ice cream parlor brand Baskin-Robbins India had conducted an in-depth research on the ice cream industry
across 6 cities in India. The research was carried out to understand usage habits and attitude of the Indian
consumer towards ice creams, and also the competitive landscape of the ice cream market. The research
was focused on 5 different segments such as category, product, brand, parlors and kids. The analysis has
brought to the conclusion that Indian consumers prefer cups over cones, 95 percent people do not like
sharing their ice cream, single males eat more ice cream than married men, and vanilla and butterscotch
flavor score over chocolate.
India Retail News: February 01, 2011

¾ MACRO DAIRY TIES UP WITH BHARTI WAL-MART FOR ITS MILK

Dairy major Macro Dairy Ventures Private Limited (MDVL) said it has tied up with Bharti Wal-Mart wholesale
cash and carry store for supplying its premium milk. MDVL is claimed to be country’s first vertically
integrated dairy unit set up in Ludhiana at an investment of over Rs.100 crore. It has Holstein Friesian
breed of cows with a strength of 4,500 and has own processing plant with a capacity of 1.5 lakh litres per
day. MDVL is also in discussion with big retail chains to tap potential in growing organised market for milk in
Punjab. The company is also into contract farming of fodder at an area of 2000 acres of land in Ludhiana
which will be meant for rearing of cows. The company, which sells milk under brand of TruMilk, charges
premium rate for its high quality milk compared with other prevalent brands.
The Press Trust of India: February 02, 2011
1.3 CONFECTIONARY
¾ CONFECTIONERY DEMAND SURGES ON RISING INCOMES

GDP per capita, US$ and Confectionery Sales (INR mn)
Source: Central Statistics Organisation, BMI

Sturdy economic growth, rising disposable incomes and the continued spread of mass grocery retail (MGR)
practices will all serve to drive impressive growth in the Indian confectionery sector. At present, per capita
food consumption in India remains at considerably low levels due to low disposable incomes and shopping
baskets are typically filled with food staples and daily essentials. However, over the next five years,
incomes are set to rise steadily, and we foresee an increasing number of higher-spending Indian consumers
loading up their shopping baskets with higher-value products such as chocolates and biscuits. For a
company that remains reliant on the weak US demand story for over half of its revenues, the attractive
growth prospects on offer here should provide a strong boost to PepsiCo's long-term revenues. While
PepsiCo has a clear EM-led agenda, the company's underperformance as compared to EM-focused soft drink
bottlers Coca-Cola Hellenic and Coca-Cola FEMSA suggests that PepsiCo's EM expansion is behind schedule

and a deeper footprint in EMs is arguably necessary for stronger growth. A renewed push into the dynamic
Indian confectionery market should therefore move PepsiCo a step closer to achieving its EM ambitions.
BMI Asia Pacific Food and Drinks Insights: February 01, 2011
¾ LOACKER GRAN PASTICCERIA TORTINA'S RANGE OF MILK CHOCOLATE WITH HAZELNUT CREAM
IN ORIGINAL
Loacker Gran Pasticceria Tortina Milk Chocolate With Hazelnut Cream in Original variety is newly
introduced in India by United Distributors Inc. This Milk Chocolate is reportedly said to be made from the
base of milk chocolate, milk solids, sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder,
and whey powder. Free from colors and preservatives, this product is suitable for vegetarians and is
presented in a paperboard box of 125g. A. Loacker AG SpA is the manufacturer.
¾ TRIDENT LAYERS'S RANGE OF SUGAR FREE GUM IN GREENAPPLE + GOLDENPINEAPPLE,

GREENAPPLE
Trident Layers Sugar Free Gum range is newly introduced in India by Peaches. The range includes three
variants - GreenApple + GoldenPineapple, GreenApple, and Apple. Pack literature states, "This new Trident
Layers is a unique dual-flavor gum that combines two real fruit tastes with a first-of-its-kind visible soft
middle layer infused with real fruit flavor". Suitable for vegetarians, each variant is presented in a
paperboard box of 14 counts. Cadbury Adams USA LLC is the manufacturer.
¾ WRIGLEY'S HUBBA BUBBA GLOP'S RANGE OF LIQUID FILLED BUBBLE GUM IN WATERMELON
RAPID, STRAWBERRY GUSH
Wrigley's Hubba Bubba Glop Liquid Filled Bubble Gum range is newly available in India. It is available in two
variants - Strawberry Gush, and Watermelon Rapid. This strawberry flavored Liquid Filled Bubble Gum is
reportedly said to be made from the base of sugar, corn syrup, gum base, dextrose, glycerol, and natural
flavor. Suitable for vegetarians, each variant is presented in a five count plastic box.
¾ BLOVER'S MELON CANDY

Blover Melon Candy has been recently launched in India by Balloon Confectionery Co. Ltd. The candy is
reportedly made from the base of sugar, liquid glucose and malic acid. It is presented in a 150g plastic
pack, priced at 40.00 INR. NNGR Pvt. Ltd. is the distributor.

¾ LINDT'S RANGE OF WAFER CHOCOLATE WITH CREAMY HAZELNUT FILLING IN MILK, DOUBLE
MILK
Lindt Wafer Chocolate With Creamy Hazelnut Filling in Milk and Double Milk variants has been recently
introduced to consumers in India by Narang Connect Pvt. Ltd. Tagged as vegetarian, each variant is
presented in a 35g plastic pack, priced at 125.00 INR.
¾ FISHERMAN'S FRIEND'S RANGE OF SUPER GUM IN STRONG MINT

Fisherman's Friend Super Gum in Strong Mint variant has been recently introduced to consumers in India by
Peaches. The sugar free extra strong chewing gum is touted to be suitable for vegetarians. It is presented in
a 12 count foil sachet, priced at 60.00 INR. Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd. is the manufacturer.
¾ HINTZ'S CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD

RR Trading Co. has introduced a new brand of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread to the consumers in India under
the brand name Hintz. The spread is suitable for vegetarians. The product is presented in a 440g glass
bottle. It is manufactured by Hintz Foodstuff Production GMBH.
¾ CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC FILES PATENT APPLICATION FOR THERMALLY STABLE, HIGH TENSILE
STRENGTH ENCAPSULATED ACTIVES
USA based Cadbury Adams USA LLC filed patent application for thermally stable, high tensile strength
encapsulated actives. The Inventors are Boghani Navroz and Gebreselassie Petros. Cadbury Adams USA LLC
filed the patent application April 25, 2007. The patent application number is 1481/KOLNP/2007 A. The
International classification number is A23L1/236.According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs &
Trade Marks, "In some embodiments there is a composition including a thermally stabilized active corular
weight polymer. The thermally stabilized active composition is resistance to degradation at higher used for
conducting extrusion with high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate."
Indian Patents News: January 28, 2011
¾ GIVAUDAN SA FILES PATENT APPLICATION FOR FRAGRANCE DELIVERY

Switzerland based Givaudan SA filed patent application for fragrance delivery. The inventors are Vedantam
Venkateswara Kumar and Yong Tan Tee. Givaudan SA filed the patent application Sept. 16, 2005. The
patent application number is 2293/CHENP/2005 A. The international classification number is
C11D3/02.According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, "A substrate such as a
fabric may be provided with a fragrance during washing or rinsing process by the addition to the wash
water of a free-flowing solid fragrance-providing 5 composition that comprises a fragrance deposited on a
particulate carrier along with a water soluble salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal."
Indian Patents News: February 01, 2011

1.4 SECTOR BRIEFS
¾ PREMIUM FOOD EXPORTS FALL ON RISING LOCAL DEMAND

Middle India's growing ability to indulge its palate is rapidly pushing up domestic demand for premium
foods, crimping exports of these quality products as traders find it more profitable to sell them in the home
market. The new-found Indian craze for 'export-quality' specialty teas and coffee, premium seafood, dry
fruit, spices and the famed long-grained basmati is posing a new challenge for the food industry that is now
looking at ways to meet the ever-increasing local demand. Prices of several products are equal to and in
certain cases more than what foreign consumers have to pay. And clearly, no one is complaining. Coffee
breaks for the Globalised Indian means beans sourced from a single-estate plantation crop. Yearly domestic
consumption of coffee rose to 94,400 tonne in 2008, even as exports fell by 20.09% to 2.04 lakh tonne in
2009-2010 compared to 2.45 lakh tonne in 1999-2000. And the cuppa that cheers is no longer brewed from
the crush, tear and curl variety. It is green tea, orange pekoe or a muscatel. While exports have not
remained flat, they are projected to grow at a slower pace. Outbound shipments grew by 28% during the
2007-08 to 2009-10 periods. Exports are predicted to grow by 15% by 2011-12. But domestic consumption is
likely to grow at 15% in the medium term.
The Economic Times: January 28, 2011
¾ COFFEE ARITHMETIC LIKELY TO SEE A CHANGE IN INDIA

Coffee consumption India is likely to increase owing to the entry of global coffee retailers into India. These
global retailers will also help in popularising coffee among youngsters in non- traditional areas. Domestic
coffee consumption increased by eight percent to 1,02,000 tonnes in 2008-2009 (94,000 tonnes in 2007-
2008). The entry of private retailers such as Cafe Coffee Day, Italian Barista Lavazza and Costa Coffee has
increased coffee consumption in the last two decades. These retailers have about 1,250 outlets. The
domestic consumption is expected to reach 1,40,000-1,50,000 tonnes in the next five years.
Business Standard: January 30, 2011
2. TURF ABROAD
2.1 SNACK TIME
¾ USA: MINUTE MAID PULPY IS COCA COLA'S BILLION-DOLLAR-BABY

Minute Maid Pulpy, juice drink from the house of Coca-Cola Company, has clocked global retail sales of
more than one billion dollar, bringing the number of billion-dollar-brands in the company’s portfolio to 14.
Minute Maid Pulpy has reached the billion dollar-sales-marks in only five years. The success of Minute Maid
Pulpy, developed and launched in an emerging market, marks the first time that Coca-Cola Company has
reached the billion-dollar mark. Minute Maid Pulpy was launched nationally in China in 2005, and is now
among the premier juice drink brands in 18 geographies across three continents including Indonesia,

Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and India. In 2010, Pulpy was introduced in Algeria, Malaysia, Singapore and
Vietnam. In addition, Pulpy was introduced in Mexico as Valle Pulpy under the del Valle trademark. In
Kazakhstan, Pulpy is sold as Piko Pulpy. The brand is poised for further global expansion in 2011.
www.imagesfood.com
¾ USA: NESTLE TOLL HOUSE'S RANGE OF RAW COOKIE DOUGH IN VALENTINE FRIENDS SUGAR
COOKIES
Nestle Toll House Raw Cookie Dough is now available in the USA in a new Valentine Friends Sugar Cookies
variety. The refrigerated, pre-cut cookie dough is shaped like hearts and features graphics and text with
Valentine themes. A 16 oz. package of 24 pre-cut shapes is priced at $2.69 USD. Nestle Baking is the
distributor.
¾ USA: COKE'S CHINESE BRAND HITS USD1 BILLION SALES

Coca-Cola has made its first "billion dollar brand" from an emerging market, highlighting a strategy for
growth with sales flattening in developed markets. Coca-Cola has made its first "billion dollar brand" from
an emerging market, highlighting a strategy for growth with sales flattening in developed markets. Minute
Maid Pulpy, a juice drink dense with pulp, joins Coke's lineup of 13 other brands that have achieved sales of
at least USD 1bn, which include Coke Zero and Diet Coke. It is the first time that a Coca-Cola brand,
developed and launched in an emerging market has reached the billion-dollar mark.
Business World (Digest): February 01, 2011
¾ UK: NESCAFE GREEN BLEND'S INSTANT COFFEE

Consumers in Romania can now purchase new Instant Coffee launched by Nestle UK Ltd. and marketed
under the Nescafe Green Blend brand name. This coffee is presented in a 100g glass jar priced at 24.49
RON. It is claimed that this new product contains "high levels of naturally occurring polyphenol antioxidants
which can help protect the body's cells from day to day damage." This instant coffee is produced in the
Untied Kingdom and is distributed on the market by Nestle Romania S.R.L.
¾ UK: PEPSICO, BRITVIC GIVE 7UP A NEW LOOK

The UK arm of PepsiCo and Britvic has launched a redesign for the 7UP brand in the country. A more
"modern" logo and packaging have been designed for the carbonated soft drink (CSD) in a bid to increase
standout on shelf, the two firms said. Britvic holds the licence to produce market and sell PepsiCo's drinks
brands in the UK and Ireland. The redesign includes a larger logo and increased focus on the soft drink's
ingredients. The design will run across the whole range; 7UP regular, 7UP Free and 7UP Cherry. The brand's
Facebook page will also receive a "refresh" to coincide with the launch of the redesign. The new design will
launch to retailers from February and will feature on all 7UP cans and PET formats including the recently-

launched 600ml bottle.

Just-Drinks Global News: January 31, 2011
¾ NORWAY: NESTLÉ LAUNCHES MAGGI JUICE CHICKEN

Nestlé has launched its product range Maggi Juice Chicken with oven bags and spice mixes on the
Norwegian market. It contains four varieties, Garlic, Honey, Paprika and Provençal. All four are free of
artificial flavour enhancers.
Handelsbladet FK: February 02, 2011
¾ SOUTH AFRICA: NESTLE TO BUILD TWO PLANTS

Nestle, the world's largest food maker, is to build two production plants in South Africa. The Company said
that it would spend ZAR244m (US$34.1m) on constructing a factory in the town of Babalegi to produce
cereals under the Milo and Cheerio brands. Nestle has also lined up plans to build another factory in
Babalegi to make products under its Maggi brand. Some ZAR155m will be spent on this expansion. Nestle
said 230 permanent jobs will be created across the two sites. The Swiss food giant has also recently bought
soya foods business Specialised Protein Products. Nestle bought the business for ZAR106m to develop "good-
quality and affordable soya-based products".
Just-Food Global News: February 02, 2011
¾ GERMANY: NESTLE SHREDDIES'S RANGE OF CEREAL IN HONEY

In Germany, Nestle Deutschland AG has launched new Honey Cereal under the Nestle Shreddies brand
name. This "crispy wafer" breakfast product is said to contain 78% wholegrain wheat and to be rich in
vitamin B, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid and iron. It is available in a 500g paperboard box.
¾ RUSSIA: NESTLE TO COMPLETE UPGRADING PLANT IN TIMASHEVSK IN Q3 2011

Nestle S.A. intends to invest CHF 240mn (EUR 185.51mn USD 256.53mn) in upgrading the enterprise Nestle
Kuban in Timashevsk (South) in 2011. The project envisages construction of production buildings,
installation of new equipment, and introduction of a new freeze drying technology for coffee. Launch of
new facilities is set for Q3 2011.
Dg-yug.ru: February 01, 2011
2.2 DAIRY PRODUCTS
¾ JAPAN: JAPAN'S YAKULT AIMS FOR US$6.08 BILLION IN SALES BY 2020

Japan's Yakult Honsha Co. will target group sales of 500 billion yen (US$6.08 billion) by fiscal 2020, a 70 per
cent increase from fiscal 2009. The firm is also planning to rake in 50 billion yen in operating profit by
fiscal 2020, a 160 per cent gain from last fiscal year. The plan calls for a focus on its food, drug and
cosmetics businesses. The Company will widen its sales network in China, India and the U.S. for its

namesake health drink Yakult and other products, with an eye toward entering Laos, Cambodia, the Middle
East and Central America. The firm aims to sell 26 million units of health drinks a day overseas in fiscal
2020, up 46 per cent from fiscal 2009. In Japan, sales volumes are expected to reach 10.5 million units, a
22 per cent uptick.
(Nikkei)
Asia Pulse: January 31, 2011
¾ BELGIUM: NESTLE LA LAITIERE'S RANGE OF GRATINS IN PECHE ABRICOT VANILLE

The Nestle brand of Gratins in Peche Abricot Vanille flavour has been newly launched in Belgium, under its
La Laitiere range. This top-browned dessert is said to contain apricot and peach chunks, covered with
melted cream, which can be consumed cold or warm. It is presented in an over sleeved aluminium cup of
340g, priced at 3.49 EUR. SA Nestle Belgilux NV is its distributor.
¾ BELGIUM/SWITZERLAND: NESTLE'S RANGE OF YOGO FRUTTI BABY DESSERT IN BANANA

STRAWBERRY
The Nestle brand of Yogo Frutti Baby Dessert in Banana - Strawberry flavour has been newly launched in
Belgium by Nestle Belgilux S.A. Described as "a delicious fruit dessert", it is reported that it does not
contain added sugar and contains calcium for proper development of the skeleton. This product is
presented in a plastic pot of 100g, priced at 2.47 EUR. Nutritional Compass is its manufacturer.
¾ CHINA: NESTLE NAN'S RANGE OF MILK POWDER IN INFANT FORMULA, FOLLOW UP INFANT
FORMULA, GROWING UP INFANT FORMULA
A new range of Milk Powder has been recently launched in China; under the brand name Nestle NAN. It
includes three varieties - Infant Formula (below one year), Follow-Up Infant Formula (six to 18 months) and
Growing Up Infant Formula (one to three years). Each variant is presented in a paperboard box of 400g and
a metal tin of 900g. These products claim to contain BL prebiotics, ARA, DHA and other nutritious elements.
The first variant is priced at 95.00 CNY (400g). Shuangcheng Nestle Co., Ltd. is its manufacturer.
¾ BRAZIL: YOGGI AND MARS LAUNCH FROZEN YOGHURT WITH CHUNKS OF TWIX ON IT
Frozen yoghurt chain Yoggi and Mars have launched new frozen yoghurt with chunks of Twix and toffee on
it. Yoggi has over 100 shops in Brazil. It will be opening four more, in Salvador, Recife, Porto Velho and
Brasilia, at a cost of BRL 1.60mn (EUR 698,414.57 USD 958,370.77) in January 2011.
Valor Economico: January 28, 2011

2.3 CONFECTIONARY
¾ USA: US KRAFT SEEKS LEADERSHIP ON FRENCH CHOCOLATE MARKET - REPORT

US food products group Kraft Foods wishes to become a market leader in the French chocolate sector,
currently controlled by Italian Ferrero with a share of 22%.Kraft, which owns the brands Milka, Suchard,
Toblerone and Cote d'Or, ranks second with a market share of 14%. In 2010, its share grew only by 0.3%.The
group aims to develop in the segment of Easter and Christmas chocolates and to launch several new
products, mainly under the brand Milka. Chocolate sales in France went up 3% on the year in 2010.French
people eat on average 4 kg of chocolate per person annually.
French Business Digest: February 02, 2011
¾ USA: HERSHEY'S PROFIT UP AS TURNAROUND ROLLS ON

Hershey Co. said fourth-quarter profit rose 7% as the chocolate maker's major advertising push and new
Hershey and Reese's products bolstered sales. Net income hit $135.5 million, or 59 cents a share, up from
$126.7 million, or 55 cents, earned during the fourth quarter of 2009. Quarterly sales rose 5.4% to $1.48
billion. The results matched the expectations of analysts who follow the Pennsylvania-based company
(HSY). Hershey also projected that 2011 profit and sales will be at the "top-end" of its forecast. Sources
said, noting that Hershey's U.S. retail takeaway was up 5.3% last year in channels that account for 80% of its
business. Unlike other food categories, chocolate faces little competition from private-label brands.
Sources also said he expects the candy, gum and mint category to grow at its historical rate of 3% to 4% in
2011.With 85% of sales from U.S. consumers, Hershey has been knocked for its lack of international growth,
but according to Janney Capital analyst Jonathan Feeney, the company's overseas sales have grown to $500
million from $100 million since 2007. At such a pace, he calculates this could add 23 cents to earnings by
2014.
MarketWatch: February 02, 2011
¾ SPAIN: NESTLE KIT KAT CRISP'S CHOCOLATE

In Spain, Nestle Espana, S.A. has launched for Christmas 2010 a new Chocolate under the Nestle Kit Kat
Crisp brand name. The Santa Claus shaped milk chocolate is retailed in a 100g foil wrapper priced at 2.19
EUR.
¾ MEXICO/USA: HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD'S RANGE OF FINE CONFECTIONS IN PREMIUM

COLLECTION 9 OZ. HEARTSHAPED BOX, 5.6 OZ. BOX
Hershey's Pot of Gold Fine Confections, manufactured in Mexico for Hershey Company, are available in the
USA. For Valentine's Day, consumers can purchase a Premium Collection 9 oz. Heart-Shaped Box for 7.99
USD. The red heart-shaped box, with a red ribbon, holds a "premium collection of truffles, nut clusters,
caramels and other fine confections." Also available is a 5.6 oz. Box for 5.00 USD. Russell Stover Assorted
Chocolates in a Denim Heart-Shaped Box. The top of the box is covered with a fabric resembling a pair of

jeans with a pocket that is stitched with a red heart, "Happy Valentine's Day" and "Russell Stover." The back
of the box has a label that reads, "Made with 100 percent real chocolate - Guarantee of quality and
freshness - Candy proudly made in America." Available in the USA, it retails for 12.99 USD.
¾ ROMANIA: WRIGLEY'S WINTERFRESH'S RANGE OF BOMBOANE GUMATE IN 4 AROME MENTOLATE

Consumers in Romania can now purchase Wrigley's Winterfresh Bomboane Gumate (Gum Candy) in a 4
Arome Mentolate (4 Minty Flavors) variety. Wrapped 45g boxes contain four assorted colors and flavors of
round dragees, and the product retails at 3.20 RON. Wrigley Romania Srl is the manufacturer.
¾ JAPAN: LOTTE SPASH'S RANGE OF CHEWING GUM IN BERRY & KIWI

In Japan, Lotte Co., Ltd. has recently added a new Chewing Gum variety to the Lotte Spash brand name.
Berry & Kiwi is said to be fortified with collagen and there is a liquid center. Tagged to be sugarless, 8
counts is presented in a paperboard box in a plastic wrapper and sold at 128 JPY.
¾ JAPAN: LOTTE CHARLOTTE'S RANGE OF CHOCOLATE IN ICHIGO

In Japan, Ichigo (Strawberry) is a new variety of Chocolate launched under the Lotte Charlotte brand name.
This bite-size single slab chocolate is presented in a paper wrapper and priced at 40 JPY. Lotte Co., Ltd. is
the manufacturer.
¾ CROATIA/GERMANY: MILKA'S RANGE OF MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALPINE MILK IN SUPER G,

ABFAHRT, SLALOM
In Croatia, Kraft Foods Manufacturing GmbH & Co. KG has introduced a new Milk Chocolate With Alpine Milk
marketed under the Milka brand. Three varieties are available: Super G (with plum rice pudding), Abfahrt
(Departure), and Slalom. Each variant comes in a 100g plastic wrapper priced at 10.48 HRK. These products
are said to be launched only for a short period of time - specially for the Skiing Championship in 2011. They
are produced in Germany.
¾ ITALY/UK: FERRERO AIMS TO DOUBLE UK SALES IN FIVE YEARS

Italy-based confectionery giant Ferrero is looking to double its sales in the UK over the next five years.
Christian Walter, managing director of Ferrero's UK business, told just-food that the company, which makes
brands including Ferrero Rocher, wanted to grow its annual sales from the current level of GBP200m.
Just-Food Global News: January 31, 2011

2.4 SECTOR BRIEFS
¾ USA: DANISCO’S NATURAL PRESERVATIVES GO GLUTEN FREE

Danisco has revised its natural preservative range of cultured dextrose and cultured milk fermentates to
ensure they are gluten free, as its customers increasingly demand gluten free options, the company said.
Danisco has previously eliminated BST growth hormones from the supply chain of its MicroGard
antimicrobials, also in response to changing consumer preferences. Now, both its MicroGard and NovaGard
natural preservative ranges for fresh and chilled foods are gluten free, the company said. The US is the
most established gluten-free market, and currently the only one where sales exceed $1bn annually,
reflecting the size of the population and wider product penetration. Its cultured dairy or cultured dextrose
ingredients are most often used as natural replacements for chemical preservatives like potassium sorbate,
Hundt said. They would be labeled on ingredient lists as cultured dextrose or cultured milk.
www.foodnavigator-usa.com
¾ UK: NESTLE BUYS MEDICAL START-UP CM&D PHARMA: REPORT

Nestle SA has acquired CM&D Pharma, a UK-based drug-maker start-up testing a chewing gum to help
kidney-disease sufferers, the first move in the company's effort to build a business selling food products
that targets diseases, according to a media report. Switzerland-based Nestle has significant presence in
India and operates through its subsidiary Nestle India in the country. Nestle's deal for CM&D Pharma Ltd., to
be announced, is likely the first of many for Nestle Health Science SA, a subsidiary that opened its doors
last month, the report noted. According to the publication, Nestle confirmed that it had made the deal but
did not disclose terms. In September, Nestle said it would create the Health Science subsidiary and invest
USD 534 million over 10 years in a sister research institute. Some industry analysts see targeted health
products as the next frontier for the food industry, particularly in mature markets like the US and the UK,
with aging populations and rising medical costs.
The Press Trust of India: February 02, 2011

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1.1 SNACK TIME

¾ GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER'S MARGINS IMPROVE DESPITE RISING INPUT COSTS

¾ COLA WARS TO INTENSIFY WITH ENTRY OF BIG COLA

¾ SINGAPORE'S OLAM TO ACQUIRE BRITANNIA FOOD

¾ POP WEAVER'S RANGE OF MICROWAVE POPCORN IN NATURAL, CHEESE

Information Center - Nielsen - India 5

¾ KRAFT EASY MAC'S RANGE OF MICROWAVEABLE PASTA SNACK IN CHEESE

¾ PARLE PRODUCTS UNRUFFLED ABOUT PEPSICO

¾ WHISKAS JUNIOR'S RANGE OF CAT FOOD IN TUNA, OCEAN FISH

¾ MUG'S ROOT BEER

Information Center - Nielsen - India 6

¾ TATA GLOBAL HIT BY HIGHER TEA PRICES

¾ DRINK HERBAL SOFT DRINKS FOR TASTE AND HEALTH BENEFITS

¾ TONG GARDEN'S TROPICAL NUTS & FRUITS MIX

Information Center - Nielsen - India 7

¾ MEDPLUS'S RANGE OF INSTANT ENERGY DRINK IN GLUCOSED ORIGINAL, GLUCOSEC ORANGE

¾ THE LOUNGE'S RANGE OF SWEETENED CARBONATED WATER IN BITTER LEMON

¾ THE LOUNGE'S CLUB SODA

¾ TATA GLOBAL BEVERAGES TO FORM JOINT VENTURE WITH KERALA AYURVEDA

¾ STEAZ LAUNCHES ZERO CALORIE FLAVORS OF INDUSTRY LEADING ICED TEAZ

Information Center - Nielsen - India 8

¾ INDIA'S VARUN BEVERAGES PLANS TO SET UP PINEAPPLE CANNING PLANT IN ZAMBIA

¾ SANTAL TOP'S RANGE OF FRUIT JUICE IN STRAWBERRY

¾ FORGET COLA WAR, THE BISCUIT WAR IS NOW ON

¾ SPENCER'S SMART CHOICE'S RANGE OF CHUTNEY IN BHELPURI, TAMARIND

Information Center - Nielsen - India 9

¾ CG FOODS PLANS RS 300-CRORE INVESTMENT

¾ FOX'S CREAMS'S MALTED MILK BISCUITS

¾ FOX'S CLASSICS'S NICE BISCUIT

¾ ECHO'S RANGE OF CRUNCHY BISCUITS IN MINT CHOCOLATE, MILK & WHITE

¾ KART'S RANGE OF DOG BISCUITS IN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE

Information Center - Nielsen - India 10

1.2 DAIRY PRODUCTS

¾ RAINBOW'S EVAPORATED MILK

¾ CONSUMERS SEE RED OVER HIKE IN MILK PRICES (BIHAR)

¾ BASKIN-ROBBINS CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ICE CREAM INDUSTRY

Information Center - Nielsen - India 11

¾ MACRO DAIRY TIES UP WITH BHARTI WAL-MART FOR ITS MILK

¾ CONFECTIONERY DEMAND SURGES ON RISING INCOMES

Source: Central Statistics Organisation, BMI

Information Center - Nielsen - India 12

¾ TRIDENT LAYERS'S RANGE OF SUGAR FREE GUM IN GREENAPPLE + GOLDENPINEAPPLE,

¾ BLOVER'S MELON CANDY

Information Center - Nielsen - India 13

¾ FISHERMAN'S FRIEND'S RANGE OF SUPER GUM IN STRONG MINT

¾ HINTZ'S CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD

¾ GIVAUDAN SA FILES PATENT APPLICATION FOR FRAGRANCE DELIVERY