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CHUK launches new Compostable Tableware products for QSRs and caterers
Mumbai: CHUK, the flagship brand of Pakka, has unveiled new products in its 100 per cent compostable tableware collection, intending to reduce the use of single-use plastic and work towards its vision to contribute towards a cleaner planet. The latest products include a beverage cup, 4-inch dona, and 3cp snack tray, all made from bagasse, the agri-residue of sugarcane.
CHUK’s innovative and eco-friendly products have been designed to meet the sustainability needs of the food service industry. The bagasse beverage cup, a first of its kind, offers a sturdy, heat-resistant, and compostable solution for hot and cold drinks, ideal for cafes and restaurants. The 4-inch dona, perfect for caterers and event planners, provides a compact, durable alternative to single-use plastics for serving appetizers and desserts at large gatherings. The 3cp Snack Tray, with its versatile compartments, caters to food truck vendors and casual dining setups at festivals and outdoor events.
These innovative products are designed to benefit a wide range of businesses, from QSRs to catering services and established food chains. They offer sustainable alternatives that meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible food packaging solutions.
Compostables Division business head Satish Chamyvelumani said, “The newly launched compostable tableware is a result of our continuous research, trials, and customer feedback. CHUK stands at the forefront of sustainable and innovative packaging solutions, and the new offerings are yet another step towards transforming the food service industry by offering high-quality, compostable alternatives to single-use plastics. We look forward to helping brands as well as individuals from the food industry to contribute towards cleaner earth and transform the way people consume food.”
In 2023, CHUK launched compostable delivery containers that have already gained popularity among leading brands such as Haldiram’s, Bikanervala, Chaipoint and Taco Bell. Additionally, speciality food services like Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board, Ram Mandir Trust, FabCafe, Salad Point, Greenit, and Basil Box have adopted CHUK’s delivery containers.
Over the years, the company has earned prestigious design awards, including the Red Dot Award from Germany, the Good Design Award from Japan, the India Design Award, and the NCII Award. These achievements are a testament to CHUK’s dedication to providing ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing designs for food service and delivery.
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Tata Consumer Products highlights workplace bias with no repeat campaign
Women often repeat ideas to be heard; Tata campaign spotlights bias
MUMBAI: In many offices, a familiar moment unfolds. A woman shares an idea in a meeting. The room nods politely, then moves on. A few minutes later, someone else repeats the same thought and suddenly it lands.
This International Women’s Day, Tata Consumer Products is drawing attention to that quiet but persistent workplace dynamic through TheNoRepeatCampaign, an initiative that highlights how often women must repeat themselves before their ideas are acknowledged.
Conceptualised by Schbang, the campaign centres on a mockumentary-style film featuring a corporate employee known simply as “Doobara”, which literally means “again”. The character symbolises the many women across workplaces who find themselves restating their ideas during meetings, brainstorms and presentations before they receive recognition.
The campaign is grounded in research that reflects a broader workplace pattern. According to McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace 2024 report, 39 percent of women say they are interrupted or spoken over in professional settings. Research by Perceptyx in 2022 adds to that picture, with 19 percent of women reporting frequent interruptions and 42 percent saying it happens at least sometimes.
Tata Consumer Products head of corporate communications and investor relations Nidhi Verma, said the campaign aims to bring a commonly experienced but rarely discussed bias into the open.
“Workplaces thrive when every voice is heard the first time it speaks. With #TheNoRepeatCampaign, we wanted to shine a light on a bias that many women experience but rarely gets called out openly. By encouraging teams to listen more consciously and acknowledge ideas fairly, we hope to create environments where contributions are valued for their merit, not the number of times they need to be repeated,” she said.
The film cleverly mirrors the very behaviour it critiques. Through deliberate repetition in the storytelling, viewers experience the subtle frustration of having a point overlooked until someone else echoes it back to the room.
The initiative also ties into Tata Consumer Products’ internal SpeakUp culture, which encourages employees to share ideas and feedback openly while emphasising the shared responsibility of listening and acknowledging contributions.
Schbang president of solutions Jitto George, said the insight behind the campaign came from everyday workplace observations.
“The insight was simple but powerful. Many women have experienced moments where their ideas gain traction only after someone else repeats them. We wanted the storytelling to reflect that reality in a way that feels relatable, slightly uncomfortable and difficult to ignore. The mockumentary format helped capture that everyday dynamic while prompting viewers to rethink how conversations unfold in their own workplaces,” he said.
Aligned with International Women’s Day 2026’s theme, “Give To Gain”, the campaign underlines a simple message. When organisations give attention, acknowledgement and visibility to women’s voices, the entire workplace benefits.
After all, when good ideas are heard the first time, they do not need a second attempt.
