FMCG major Dabur India today said it will invest about Rs 100 crore over the next two years to set up plants in Africa. Dabur to invest Rs 100 cr in 2 years on new plants in Africa

Consumer goods companies are going for larger packs and product bundling to keep price-sensitive buyers happy and ward off competition. HUL, L'Oreal, PepsiCo & Henkel opt for large packs, bundling to keep price sensitive buyers happy

Diversified business group ITC is understood to be gearing up to invest up to Rs 1,000 cr in FMCG segment in the next four years which will include setting up new facilities. ITC may invest up to Rs 1,000 cr in 4 years on FMCG business

Sources within and outside the marquee employer say managers are feeling stifled by paucity of growth options. HUL is beginning to look vulnerable.What ails HUL? Strategic changes by CEO Paul Polman upset Indian executives

Baytree will subscribe over 1.67 cre shares at Rs 410 a share on a preferential allotment basis, subject to the signing of a share subscription agreement and shareholders approval. Godrej Consumer plans to raise Rs 685 cr from Temasek

FMCG firm Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) today said it will acquire 60 per cent stake in Chilean hair colour firm Cosmetica Nacional for an undisclosed amount. GCPL acquires 60 pc stake in Chilean hair care firm

It's probably a brand most of us remember from childhood - SevenSeas Original cod liver oil and in some cases abhorred because of the strong fishy smell.Merck KGaA plans to push SevenSeas Original in Indian market

Unilever's Indian division Hindustan Unilever (HUL) plans to integrate this business with its existing personal care portfolio and further grow the Brylcreem franchise.HUL to sell Brylcreem in India after Unilever, GCPL agree to end license arrangement

There is opportunity for the coffee industry to increase footprints in the domestic market, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.Scope for developing coffee industry in India, says Montek

FMCG firm Marico today said it is looking at acquisitions worth up to Rs 1,000 crore both in the domestic and overseas markets.FMCG firm Marico eyes acquisitions of up to Rs 1,000 cr

Noodles, macaroni and soft-drinks made rapid inroads into rural markets driving up growth in the FMCG industry in the first ten months of 2011. Rural consumption boost for FMCG companies

ITC Ltd expects growth in its food business to slow in the coming fiscal year, as continued inflation in key raw materials are expected to hurt volumes.ITC plans to lift food prices, margin

Ghari had more share during the latest two months than Wheel, a brand that contributes over Rs 2,500 cr, 12% of the Rs 20K-cr topline of Unilever.Ghari moves out Wheel to be No 1 in laundry market

FMCG companies like P&G and Jyothy Lab have kick-started new year by increasing prices to offset commodity cost pressures. Rising costs: FMCG companies like P&G, Jyothy Laboratories hike prices

Nestle India announced the launch of one of its global programmes, ‘Nescafe Plan’, to support coffee farmers and help it optimise its coffee supply chain. Nestle India rolls out Nescafe Plan