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Chef Vikas Khanna finds #BharatKaAsliSwad with Organic Tattva
Mumbai: Organic Tattva, a pioneering organic food brand committed to delivering purity and nourishment through their organic flour and pulses range of products proudly announced chef Vikas Khanna as their champion to promote organic flour and pulses. Building on synergies, OT and chef Khanna are committed to promote health-conscious living and ethical consumption.
Organic Tattva, a leading provider of naturally grown and 100 per cent certified, authentic organic food has taken the first step towards educating and building differentiation amongst consumers with chef Vikas Khanna for the organic flour and pulses category. Today’s consumer is aware and conscious of healthy choices while at the same time, there is increased awareness around switching to purity and thus preferring organic over the regular counterparts in the market.
Vikas Khanna expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Organic Tattva, stating, “I am thrilled to align with Organic Tattva, a brand that shares my passion for promoting wellness and ethical living. Together, we aim to inspire consumers to adopt healthy eating habits while emphasising the importance of choosing organic, wholesome foods for a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. I value this partnership more as the overall impact on our agricultural land and future is immense .”
Excited to share this news, Organic Tattva co-founder Kriti Mehrotra expressed, “We are opening 2024 on a beautiful note of collaborating with Chef Vikas Khanna who is a testimony to great taste, healthy living, and sustainability. A true son of the soil he has been a brilliant advocate of going back to roots and his honest approach to promoting healthy living has encouraged us to join hands and make genuine impact on the food choices of the consumer. His dedication to health and wellness perfectly aligns with our values, and we are confident that this collaboration will resonate with our consumers.”
The partnership and the communication for the same was put together by Maximus Collabs, a Mumbai-based creative agency and production house. The upcoming ad campaign featuring Vikas Khanna will be launched across various media platforms, showcasing the fusion of creativity, culinary artistry, and organic living.A perfect blend to healthy and hearty living.”
Sharing insights on the partnership, Maximus Collabs director Manisha Singh expressed, “Our collaboration with both Organic Tattva and Chef Khanna is defined by creativity, innovation, and a shared passion for excellence and promoting the purpose behind the business. Together, we have strived to create an impactful campaign that will resonate with audiences and help them adapt to changes which are as basic as switching to the right ingredient and making more informed choices.”
As a part of the collaboration, a teaser was released on chef Vikas Khanna’s Instagram handle that focussed on adulteration and asking viewers to share their views on “Bharat Ka Asli Swaad.”
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Jubilant Foodworks to end Dunkin’ franchise in India
Pizza chain operator will not renew agreement when it expires at end of 2026.
MUMBAI: When the doughnuts stop turning and the coffee goes cold, even a global giant like Dunkin’ can find the Indian market a tough brew to crack. Jubilant Foodworks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin’ when the pact expires on 31 December 2026, according to a Reuters report. The operator, best known for running Domino’s outlets in India, said it would evaluate options for its existing Dunkin’ stores, including a potential sale or transfer of franchise rights, in consultation with the US-based brand.
The decision follows years of underperformance in a market where local tastes and intense competition have made it difficult for international coffee-and-doughnut formats to gain traction. Jubilant, which has increasingly focused on its core pizza business and newer bets like Popeyes, indicated that the exit would not materially affect its financial or operational position.
Dunkin’ accounted for just 0.61 per cent of Jubilant’s revenue in the fiscal year ending 2025 and recorded a loss of approximately Rs 191 million, according to a regulatory filing. The company operated 27 outlets as of December 2025, having shuttered seven stores over the preceding year.
The retreat comes even as Jubilant’s broader business shows signs of momentum. The company reported a 65 per cent rise in quarterly profit for the October to December period, reaching Rs 70.9 crore, up from Rs 42.91 crore a year earlier.
For Jubilant, the exit reflects a sharpening strategic focus. For Dunkin’, it marks another setback in a market that has proven resistant to imported café concepts without significant localisation.
In the cut-throat world of Indian quick-service restaurants, sometimes the sweetest deals are the ones you quietly walk away from leaving more room for the brands that truly rise to the occasion.
