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Devotees relished ‘Chappan Bowls’ of Sunfeast YiPPee! at Puri Rath Yatra
Mumbai: ITC Sunfeast YiPPee! an instant noodles and pasta brand delighted devotees with 56 recipes of YiPPee! noodles at Puri Rath Yatra, with YiPPee! Chappan Bowls. To set the festive mood and elevate the overall experience, the brand has also set up a fully functional Beach Cafe at the heart of Puri beach.
Every year during the nine-day Puri Rath Yatra festival, the city comes alive with devotees gathering to see the grand procession of Lord Jagannath. A spirit of celebration sweeps the entire state as people prepare for the yatra with devotion and excitement. Yippee! has been an integral part of this iconic event for the past few years, actively supporting and enriching the culinary experience of the countless devotees.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Chappan Bhog concept, YiPPee! introduced 56 noodle recipes, showcasing the brand’s versatility and creativity. This innovative approach aimed to capture devotees’ attention by demonstrating the many delightful ways YiPPee! noodles can be enjoyed. Adding to the excitement, Odisha’s very own MasterChef, Smrutisree Singh and Abinas Nayak, graced the inaugural event on July 8th. They each prepared a special dish—Smrutisree’s Spicy Sizzler and Abinas’ Noodle Rostti with Masala Topping — using YiPPee! noodles, enticing the crowd. The YiPPee! Bowl-inspired café, amped up the experience, as friends and families could engage in additional fun activities at the café or relax by the beach while savouring their favourite YiPPee!.
Speaking on the occasion, ITC Ltd vice president & head of marketing, snacks, noodles & pasta, ITC foods Suresh Chand said “Puri Rath Yatra is a revered religious tradition in Odisha, attracting devotees from far and wide. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Chappan Bhog, YiPPee! curated 56 varieties, each representing a unique way to enjoy YiPPee! noodles. The YiPPee! Bowl Café at Puri Beach was an exciting way to connect with our audience, offering them an engaging activity that showcases the joy and versatility of our brand.”
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Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
