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Mcdonald’s builds blocky buzz with Minecraft Movie Meal
MUMBAI: Mcdonald’s India north and east is digging deep into the digital realm, teaming up with Warner Bros to launch the Minecraft Movie Meal. Forget your standard Happy Meal; this is a block-party in a box, a pixel-perfect fusion of fast food and virtual adventure.
Inspired by the upcoming “A Minecraft Movie,” the meal boxes are a cheeky nod to fans who’ve been building virtual Mcdonald’s restaurants in their Minecraft worlds for years. Gen Alpha and Gen Z are the targets, with Happy Meals and medium meals packing limited-edition Minecraft-themed boxes and collectible trading cards.
We keep looking for ways to bring our customers closer to the things they love. The Minecraft Movie Meal is an exciting fusion of gaming and food, designed to spark creativity and adventure for both Gen Z and Gen Alpha. With its pixel-inspired packaging and bold flavors, this collaboration transforms mealtime into an immersive experience, much like the game itself. Just as Minecraft empowers players to build and explore, this meal encourages our fans to ignite conversations and craft unforgettable memorable moments with friends and family over their favorite McDonald’s treats” said Mcdonald’s India managing director Rajeev Ranjan.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
