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Kellogg’s to bring out Chocos ‘Star Wars Episode III’ pack
MUMBAI: Breakfast cereals major Kellogg’s has introduced a new Chocos Star Wars limited edition pack with the intention of giving the consumer an out of the world Star Wars experience.
The promotion is part of the global association between Kellogg’s and the season’s most eagerly awaited movie Star Wars Episode III. The partnership with Star Wars Episode III will be leveraged across most countries in the world through local promotions and products.
The limited edition pack food will be planet and star shaped keeping in line with the Star Wars theme. Creating the Star Wars adventure, Kellogg’s will be giving away specially designed battery powered light up saber spoons that light up in two attractive blue and red colors with the limited edition pack and saber maze game with every pack of Kellogg’s Chocos & Chocos Planet and Stars in India.
“Kellogg’s Chocos is built on the core equity of fun and adventure. Our aim is to bring a never before unique Star Wars Jedi experience through Chocos to kids across India. With specially designed planet and star shaped Kellogg’s Chocos, the special toy box packaging and the fun filled giveaways, kids can start the day with real Jedi action and watch the spoon light up when you push the button to activate the force within,” said Kellogg India managing director K. Venkatachalam.
“Our communication for Kellogg’s Chocos has been based on the adventure platform. Star Wars is all about adventure and linking Chocos with Star Wars Episode III was an obvious extension for us, thereby providing our consumers with the complete adventure experience,” Venkatachalam added.
The limited edition Kellogg’s Chocos Star Wars Episode III with the special toy box packaging, size 625 gms, will be available in stores across India for the period of May.
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Kwality Wall’s reports standalone losses following strategic HUL demerger
Ice cream major faces Rs 64 crore Ebitda loss amid commodity inflation and muted Q3 sales
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) has released its first set of financial results as a standalone entity, revealing a challenging start to its independent journey. Following its successful demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 1st December 2025 and its subsequent listing on 16th February 2026, the company is navigating a transition period marked by structural changes and high input costs.
For the quarter ended 31st December 2025, the company reported revenue of Rs 222 crores. Despite the revenue base, the bottom line was impacted by several factors, resulting in an Ebitda loss of Rs 64.2 crores. When calculated on a Pre-IND AS 116 basis, the Ebitda loss stood at Rs 83.8 crores.
Organic Sales Growth (OSG) declined by 6.5 per cent year-on-year during the quarter. Volume growth, however, saw a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent. The company reported a gross margin of 41.5 per cent. Additionally, exceptional expenses amounting to Rs 94 crores were recorded, primarily linked to non-recurring costs during the transition phase.
Performance across portfolios and channels was mixed. Within the impulse portfolio, brands such as Magnum and Cornetto recorded mid-single digit volume growth, indicating steady demand in on-the-go consumption. However, the in-home portfolio, which includes take-home packs, experienced muted consumption. The company is planning a relaunch of this category with improved offerings ahead of the 2026 season.
Quick commerce (Q-Com) continued to emerge as a strong growth driver, delivering robust double-digit growth during the quarter. Meanwhile, the company also expanded its physical distribution network by increasing the number of company-owned cabinets across markets.
Margin pressure during the quarter was driven by a combination of one-off factors and broader cost inflation. Gross margins were impacted by around 600 basis points due to trade investments made for stock liquidation. Additionally, cocoa price inflation contributed to another 400 basis points of pressure on margins.
Deputy managing director Chitrank Goel attributed the muted performance partly to prolonged monsoons and transitional challenges linked to the GST framework. Operating expenses also increased as the company invested in establishing its standalone supply chain, operational systems and corporate infrastructure following the demerger.
Looking ahead, the management remains focused on a volume-driven growth strategy. To restore profitability, the company has initiated a cost productivity programme aimed at reducing non-consumer-facing costs. It is also working on building regional manufacturing networks to optimise logistics expenses and improve operational efficiency.
The commodity outlook for the near term remains mixed. Dairy prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supply conditions and rising fodder costs. Sugar prices may also move higher following increases in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). While cocoa prices have moderated recently, currency depreciation has offset some of the potential cost relief for the company.
