Friday, September 11, 2015

Coca Cola to Launch Fuze Tea in India

In a move to widen its portfolio of healthier beverages, Coca cola is about launch Fuze range of teas in india,($1 billion global brand), after the launch of Coca cola zero last year. The fruit-juice based Fuze tea would compete with HUL’s Lipton ice tea, a venture between HUL and PepsiCo.

Coca cola has got ambitions to enter into packaged tea category since its venture with Nestle was called off. The ready to drink tea segment is estimated around Rs.100 crore. Industry experts are of the view that the current move would reduce its dependence on carbonated and also de-risks seasonality of beverages.



Fuze tea will be introduced in 250 ml pet bottles priced at Rs 30 each. In the first phase, the company would be launching its Fuze tea in Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, Goa and Delhi.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Raymonds Ropes in Farhan Akhtar as Brand Ambassador

In an attempt to boost the sales of its deodorants “Park Avenue”, Raymonds group has roped in Farhan Akhtar, as Brand Ambassador.  The group is of the opinion that Farhan will appeal to young consumers as he stands for substance and integrity and aimed at rejuvenation of brand. 

The deodorants market, which is valued at Rs.3500 crore with more than 1000 brands competing each other. The group want to take the leverage of its brand Park Avenue which has got huge reputation in the grooming sector. However, the group aims to take its market share to new highs from existing seven percent. Moreover, the group plans to enter in to hair care and skin care segments. The deodorants is part of its FMCG segment JK Helene Curtis (JKHC).