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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on August 8, 2026
Emami Agrotech Limited (EAL), the branded foods business of the Rs. 30,000 crore Emami Group, has entered India's growing packaged snacking market with the launch of WeMe, a digital-first snacking brand aimed at changing consumer lifestyles and eating habits.
The company plans to invest nearly Rs 750 crore to build WeMe into a future-ready snacking business and is targeting Rs 1,000 crore in revenue within 5-7 years. The venture is also expected to create around 4,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
The launch marks a new step in Emami Agrotech's plans to expand beyond edible oils and pantry staples under its Emami Healthy & Tasty portfolio. WeMe will serve as a dedicated platform focused on new products and opportunities in the snacking category.
India's packaged snacking market was valued at Rs 50,000+ Cr in 2025 and is expected to cross Rs 1.03 Lakh Cr by 2034, growing at around 8.3% CAGR. Chips remain the leading category, contributing nearly 42% of total snack sales.
The market is also seeing changes in how consumers snack. People are increasingly choosing smaller meals and multiple snacking occasions during work, travel, entertainment and other daily activities.
Gen Z and Millennials are also looking for products that offer a mix of convenience, indulgence, quality and authenticity. Regional flavours, premium products and cleaner ingredient declarations are gaining attention, while quick-commerce platforms are making it easier for consumers to discover and try new brands.
Built around the philosophy "Togetherness Always Tastes Better," WeMe launches with three main product categories.
The portfolio includes Choco Hazelnut Spread, including India's first portable chiplet-format offering, Jhuri Aloo Bhaja, bringing a popular Eastern Indian favourite into the organised packaged foods segment, and Potato Chips in flavours tailored to evolving consumer tastes.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Aditya Vardhan Agarwal, Director, Emami Group said, " At Emami Agrotech, we have always believed food is about more than satisfying hunger, it is about earning consumer trust through quality, relevance and innovation. Having built a strong foods portfolio under Healthy & Tasty, WeMe marks our strategic entry into one of India's most exciting food categories. Backed by a planned investment of nearly Rs 750 crore, we aim to build WeMe into a Rs 1,000 crore brand over the next 5-7 years while generating over 1,000 direct and nearly 3,000 indirect employment opportunities in sales and other support services. This is an important milestone in our vision of building Emami Agrotech into a comprehensive food company.”
Mr. Manish Goenka, Director, Emami Group added, " As consumers increasingly seek products that combine taste, convenience and innovation, WeMe reflects our confidence in the long-term growth of India's snacking market. Backed by our trusted food credentials and deep understanding of Indian consumers, we see WeMe as a long-term growth platform of our foods business with a broader pipeline of more products planned across multiple snacking categories in its innovation journey."
WeMe has been planned as a digital-first brand, using creator-led content, social media and quick commerce to connect with younger consumers.
The brand will be introduced through quick-commerce channels across major cities including Kolkata, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. While quick commerce will lead the initial rollout, WeMe will also begin its general trade expansion from Kolkata before entering other markets.
"The new generation doesn't simply buy products, they discover them through conversations, creators and communities. That's why WeMe has been built as a digital-first brand where content, commerce and consumer engagement come together seamlessly. This distribution strategy will enable us to make WeMe instantly accessible across key cities while allowing us to continuously learn from consumers, innovate faster and respond to emerging trends. We want WeMe to become much more than a snacking brand, we want it to become part of the everyday moments that bring people together," said Ms. Vidula Agarwal, Director, Emami Group.
Emami Agrotech expects WeMe to reach approximately Rs 1,000 crore in revenue within the next 5-7 years. The company plans to continue investing in product innovation, brand building, digital capabilities and distribution as the business expands.
With WeMe, Emami Agrotech aims to create another major growth platform in its foods business by combining its manufacturing capabilities and understanding of Indian consumers with a digital-first approach to the country's changing snacking habits.
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GRB Dairy Foods Showcases Science Behind Pure Ghee
GRB Dairy Foods has launched a new campaign that gives consu...
Published on August 28, 2026
GRB Dairy Foods has launched a new campaign that gives consumers a closer look at the science behind its GRB Ghee. The campaign highlights the advanced testing methods used to check the purity and composition of the product, with a focus on Gas Chromatography (GC) technology.
The multilingual campaign will be rolled out across digital and social media platforms in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Odia, and Bengali. Gas Chromatography is a high-precision laboratory technique used in food science to study the chemical composition of products. For ghee, the process creates a unique “molecular fingerprint”, helping authenticate its composition and check whether it meets GRB's quality standards.
Through a campaign film and digital content, GRB Dairy Foods aims to make this scientific process easier for consumers to understand. The campaign focuses on how technology and expertise work together to maintain the purity and consistency expected from the brand.
Balakarthik Balasubramaniam, Director, GRB Dairy Foods, who has worked in food processing and product innovation, said that much of the work that supports food quality happens behind the scenes. The new campaign is an effort to bring that process closer to consumers.
While taking about the new milestone, he said, "Food science has made remarkable advances over the years, but much of that knowledge remains confined to laboratories and manufacturing facilities. We saw an opportunity to bridge that gap by introducing consumers to Gas Chromatography which is an advanced analytical technique used globally to evaluate the purity and composition of ghee. While the science behind it is sophisticated, the objective is simple: helping consumers better understand the rigorous processes that support the products they bring into their homes. We believe that greater awareness leads to greater confidence, and this campaign is a step towards making the science of quality more accessible to consumers in India and across our international markets."
The company has also recently introduced an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) instrument at its Central Laboratory in Hosur. The technology is used for food safety testing of metal contaminants and adds another layer to the company's quality testing process.
Together, the GC campaign and the ICP-MS investment reflect GRB Dairy Foods' focus on using science and technology as part of its quality and consumer trust efforts. After four decades of building its presence in the food industry, the company is now bringing more attention to the processes that support its products. Because at GRB, purity has never been a promise made lightly and now, consumers can see exactly why.
This Raksha Bandhan, The Kitchen by Chef Deepa is bringing a festive vegetarian feast to family dining tables with a specially curated Raksha Bandhan Lunch / Dinner Menu.
Designed for celebrations at home, the menu brings together familiar Indian flavours and festive favourites, making it suitable for both small and larger family gatherings. The meal begins with Tomato Shorba and Thandai, followed by starters including Multani Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Cauliflower & Broccoli, and Samosa.
For the main course, the menu features Paneer Lababdar, American Corn Palak, Aloo Gobi and Dal Makhani, served with Vegetable Biryani, Ajwain Laccha Paratha, Boondi Raita, Papad and Salad. The festive spread ends with Rabri Jamun, adding a traditional sweet touch to the meal.
The special menu is available in portions suited to different family celebrations:
For 2 pax:
For 4–5 guests:
For 10–12 guests:
Delivery charges: additional
From an intimate celebration for two to a larger family gathering, the menu is planned to make Raksha Bandhan dining convenient while bringing the warmth of a festive Indian meal home. For added convenience, The Kitchen by Chef Deepa is available for orders through Swiggy and Zomato, along with direct orders.
Published on August 27, 2026
Pamma Biryani, a brand by Sandoz, has entered the food scene as India’s first Punjabi Biryani brand, bringing the bold flavours, generosity and warmth of Punjabi kitchens to one of the country’s most loved dishes.
Created as a delivery-first brand, Pamma Biryani combines traditional dum cooking with rich Punjabi flavours. At the heart of the brand is its philosophy of ‘Seva Before Sales,’ which reflects its belief that food should be prepared and served with care, generosity and authenticity.
The idea carries beyond the kitchen, with Pamma Biryani looking at food as an act of care rather than simply a transaction. The biryani menu takes inspiration from the way food is prepared in Punjabi homes, with a focus on patience and traditional cooking methods. The preparations begin with overnight marinades, followed by bhuna masalas that are cooked slowly to bring out their full flavour. Mustard oil, black cardamom, dried plums and white butter add a distinct Punjabi character to the biryani. The handi is then sealed for dum, allowing the rice, spices and protein to cook together slowly.
Along with its biryani, Pamma Biryani serves every order with raita, pyaaz, chutney and a Gulab Jamun, turning the meal into a complete spread. The menu includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with each dish following the brand’s signature cooking style.
Pamma Biryani has started its journey as a cloud kitchen, allowing the team to concentrate on recipes, consistency and the quality of every order. The brand currently delivers freshly prepared biryani across Delhi NCR through leading food delivery platforms, while also working towards future dine-in experiences.
Speaking about the launch, Gurmeet Singh Ahluwalia, Founder, Pamma Biryani, said:
"At Pamma, we commit entirely to two things at once: the craft of biryani and the soul of a Punjabi kitchen. We see absolutely no contradiction in that. The dum is real. The technique is honoured. But the personality in the pot, the audacity of the masala, the sheer quantity of ghee, that is ours and no one else's. Not because Punjab never cooked biryani. Of course it did. It just never planted a flag. Never said, this is ours, this has a name, this deserves to be known. Today, Pamma Biryani is India's first Punjabi biryani brand, and we're proud to finally give that legacy the name and identity it deserves."
The launch is the first step in Pamma Biryani’s larger vision of giving Punjabi biryani its own place alongside India’s well-known regional biryani styles.
With its focus on bold flavours, traditional cooking and the warmth associated with Punjabi food, Pamma Biryani aims to build a brand that gives diners a new answer to a simple question: what would biryani taste like if it came straight from a Punjabi kitchen?
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