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Havmor introduces Irish Whiskey Flavour & Party Poppers ice creams as Flavours of the Month
MUMBAI: Havmor, one of the leading brands in the ice-cream industry, announces Irish Whiskey Flavour & Party Poppers ice cream as a part of its Flavours of the Month. Being one of the favourite brands of the country, Havmor has always conceptualized its products as per the needs of the consumers. Ice-cream lovers on the other hand, look forward to trying something new and unique.
So, ring into this quarter with Irish Choco Kick, a combination of coffee with caramelized chocolate and Irish whiskey flavour, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. And the quirky Party Poppers, an amalgamation of different flavours, colourful ice-cream with milky chocolate, Cake, Jam & colourful funfetti can be enjoyed by all age groups, especially kids.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Vincent Noronha, Vice President – Marketing, Havmor Ice-creams said, “Creativity and innovation has no bar, and these new flavours are the perfect example of it. Being one of the leaders of this industry, we try to fulfil our consumers’ expectations by giving them varieties to choose from. We are confident and hoping to receive some positive feedback on the newly introduced flavours.”
Indulge yourself with these two new flavours and treat yourself and your loved ones without any reason.
The flavours are available in Scoop at all Havmor parlours and select retail across India.
Brands
Funskool India crosses US$40 million turnover in FY 2025-26
Toy manufacturer posts steady growth despite global headwinds.
MUMBAI: Funskool India has played its cards well turning challenges into steady growth while keeping the fun alive in the toy business. The country’s leading toy manufacturer has reported a turnover of $40 million in FY 2025-26, demonstrating resilience in a difficult global environment. The company recorded an average growth of 14 per cent over the past two years, with exports growing at a healthy 19% year-on-year.
While domestic business grew at a modest single-digit pace, Funskool saw encouraging traction in key categories such as Fundough (dough) and Handycrafts (arts & crafts).
Funskool India Ltd. CEO K.A. Shabir said, “We successfully navigated the challenges posed by US tariffs last year and continued to grow both our export and domestic businesses. Given the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia, we are currently working with a moderate growth outlook of 12–15 per cent, with plans to revisit our targets after Q1 once the situation stabilises.”
He highlighted strengthened partnerships with global companies including Spin Master (Canada), Moose Toys (Australia), Melissa & Doug (USA), Asmodee (France), Learning Resources (USA), and Buffalo Games (USA). The expansion of the company’s Goa plant is progressing and is expected to be completed by the end of the current financial year.
Looking ahead, Funskool expects a significant shift in domestic growth momentum for FY 2026-27, driven by new categories such as friction vehicles under the brand “BlazeTrix”, remote-control cars under “VoltRush”, and the addition of popular licences like Paw Patrol.
In an industry where playtime never stops, Funskool has shown that even in turbulent times, a smart strategy and strong partnerships can keep the business ticking along nicely. As it gears up for the next financial year, the company appears well-positioned to build on its solid foundation and bring even more joy to children worldwide.
