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Nestle forays into breakfast cereal category in India
MUMBAI: Nestle India has launched Nesplus – a range of nutritious and delicious breakfast cereals for the entire family. A unique combination of wholegrain and multigrain, the new breakfast cereals aim to offer an array of healthy breakfast choices for Indian families.
The new range of Nesplus breakfast cereals comes with four multigrain variants – Kokos, Choco- Burst Fillows, Strawberry-Burst Fillows and Nutty Honey Granola. Each of these is a combination of four grains including wheat, rice, oats and the traditional Indian millet, jowar. This combination of grains along with unique flavours has been specially created for the Indian palate. A key characteristic of the product is that it remains crunchy in warm milk.
Nestlé India chairman and managing director Suresh Narayanan says, “Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day and consuming the right breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day. Nesplus is specifically designed for the Indian consumer and offers vitamin D, calcium, B-vitamins, iron, folic acid and fibre, making it a great addition to the breakfast table.”
With this launch, Nestlé India aims to provide high quality nutritious breakfast options for the Indian consumer in line with its vision to introduce products ingrained in nutrition, wellness and health.
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Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
