Brands
Bruno’s Pizzeria fires up Gurgaon’s food scene
MUMBAI: Hot news straight out of the oven! Bruno’s Pizzeria has officially landed in India, and it’s serving up more than just slices. The premium pizza brand has opened its first outlet in Gurgaon, blending authentic Naples-style sourdough with a youthful, flavour-packed attitude.
Founded by Neelam Singh, the mind behind The Burger Company, Bruno’s is built on a simple philosophy, great pizza should be effortless yet extraordinary. Each dough goes through a 48-hour fermentation, sauces are preservative-free, and everything is made in-house for that perfect bite every time.
The menu is an ode to indulgence, think truffle-drizzled pies, hot honey hits, bomb garlic bread, and bold pastas paired with desserts, specialty coffee, and ceremonial matcha. Limited-edition drops like cheesy AF week and fun merch (This pizza slaps) add a playful twist to the brand’s community-driven vibe.
“Gurgaon was the natural choice, it mirrors the energy and ambition of the new India,” said founder and CEO Neelam Singh. “Bruno’s isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a space where flavour meets friendship and every meal feels like a moment worth remembering.”
Currently focusing on dine-in experiences, Bruno’s plans to open over 10 stores across Delhi NCR this fiscal year, with eyes on Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune next. Located at Galleria Market in DLF Phase 4, Bruno’s isn’t just serving pizza, it’s serving a whole new way to hang out, laugh loud, and live a little tastier.
Brands
Zydus Wellness expands Ritebite Max Protein into new formats
RTD shakes, ghee jaggery bars and Korean chips target $10–12 bn protein market.
MUMBAI: Protein is no longer just gym talk, it’s making a full-course entry into everyday India. Zydus Wellness Ltd. is stretching its Ritebite Max Protein portfolio across three new formats, signalling a sharper push to turn protein from a niche supplement into a daily habit. The expansion brings ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shakes, culturally rooted ghee jaggery bars, and Korean-inspired protein chips under one umbrella, an attempt to build what the company calls a “multi-format protein ecosystem”. The move targets India’s rapidly expanding protein market, currently estimated at $10–12 billion and growing at a mid-teen CAGR.
The numbers suggest the strategy already has legs. In Q3 FY26, Ritebite Max Protein posted near double-digit EBITDA margins following its acquisition, driven by distribution expansion, product innovation and broader category tailwinds.
At the centre of the rollout is convenience. The newly launched RTD shakes available in Choco Burst and Berry Blush deliver 26 grams of protein per 250 ml serving, designed for on-the-go consumption. Meanwhile, the “Roots” Ghee Jaggery Protein Bars blend traditional Indian ingredients with whey and casein, offering 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fibre per serving.
But the play isn’t just about nostalgia. On the other end of the spectrum, Korean-flavoured protein chips featuring variants like Hot Chilli, Barbeque and Gochujang tap into global snacking trends. Each 60-gram serving delivers 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fibre, alongside claims such as no palm oil and gluten-free formulation.
The broader insight is clear: the protein category is fragmenting along lifestyle lines. One cohort is leaning into familiarity and traditional formats, while another is chasing novelty and international flavours. Zydus is betting it can straddle both worlds.
With a nationwide rollout planned across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, the company is positioning Ritebite Max Protein not just as a product line, but as a day-long consumption habit, one shake, bar, or chip at a time.
