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Oats brand Saffola launches four new delicious gourmet flavours
Mumbai: Marico, one of its FMCG companies, introduced four exciting gourmet-style flavours in its flavoured Oats range, under its flagship brand – Saffola. For the first time, Saffola Oats, an Oats brand, will offer two exciting, sweet flavours viz Nutty Chocolate and Apple ‘n’ Almonds. Alongside expanding the portfolio of savoury (Masala) oats with the launch of two new flavours viz Spicy Mexicana and Cheesy Italia.
These new launches are in line with an unwavering commitment to providing a lip-smacking experience for consumers while offering ‘Better for you’ food offerings. Saffola Oats has always been at the forefront of democratising Oats by offering them in flavours loved by India in convenient formats. With its latest offerings, the brand aims to further expand its relevance to newer audiences and occasions.
Saffola Oats’ sweet-flavoured variants namely Nutty Chocolate and Apple ‘n’ Almonds will cater to a growing but unmet need for consumers who have a preference for chocolate and fruity flavours, delivering a delightful experience that renders them an ideal breakfast choice. These variants will find relevance throughout the day including breakfast, addressing the needs of homemakers and working women seeking a convenient and hassle-free option.
Saffola Masala Oats currently offers 6 delicious savory flavours for snacking. The brand further launches two fusion flavours, namely Spicy Mexicana and Cheesy Italiaa. These flavours are already trending flavours in the snacking category. This culinary innovation showcases the dedication to offering diverse and convenient options that seamlessly align with the conscious lifestyles of today’s consumers.
With a preparation time of just 3 minutes and flavours transcending culinary boundaries, the four new flavours are perfect for health-conscious consumers to douse their hunger pangs while experiencing true delight.
Speaking about the new Saffola Oats Flavours, India & Foods Business (Marico Ltd.), chief operating officer Vaibhav Bhanchawat said, “With the introduction of Saffola’s new Gourmet Flavours, we hope to satisfy the needs of modern consumers who constantly seek healthy convenience without compromising on flavour and taste. Our commitment to offering wholesome and flavourful options remains steadfast, ensuring that consumers across age groups can savour the delicacies of Oats on all sorts of occasions. We invite everyone to experience the fusion of taste and nutrition in these new Saffola Oats variants, enhancing your everyday moments with a burst of deliciousness.”
All four new flavours of Saffola Oats will be available on leading e-commerce & online grocery platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Zepto, Swiggy & BlinkIt.
Since 2011, Saffola has built a reputation for trust and innovation, catering to diverse Indian taste preferences and offering “better for you” food items. Responding to Indian consumers’ love for spicy flavours akin to masaaledar street food, Saffola introduced ‘Savory Oats,’ addressing the demand for savoury while democratizing Oats as an exciting format, breaking norms of how tasty food can also be healthy.
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Barista partners Ginny Weds Sunny 2 with mango campaign
Cafe chain blends cinema buzz with summer menu and 20 per cent offer.
MUMBAI: Love may brew slowly, but marketing clearly doesn’t especially when coffee meets cinema and mangoes steal the spotlight. Barista Coffee Company has partnered with the upcoming hindi film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 as its official beverage partner, in a move aimed at tapping into youth culture through entertainment-led engagement. The collaboration is not just a logo placement exercise. Instead, Barista is translating the film’s high-energy vibe into its cafés with a themed summer menu titled “Main Hoon Mango”, accompanied by a limited-period 20 per cent discount on combo offerings across outlets.
Actors Medha Shankr and Avinash Tiwary feature in the campaign, seen engaging with the mango-themed menu inside Barista cafés, a visual cue designed to blur the lines between reel and real-life consumption moments.
The strategy reflects a broader shift in how consumer brands are leveraging hindi film industry not just for visibility, but for immersive, on-ground engagement. By embedding the film’s narrative into its product experience, Barista is aiming to drive footfall, especially among younger audiences who increasingly seek experiential touchpoints over traditional advertising.
Barista Coffee Company CEO Rajat Agrawal described the partnership as both a branding and growth play, focused on expanding reach beyond the existing customer base and aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
The emphasis on a seasonal, flavour-led hook mango, one of India’s most culturally resonant ingredients adds a timely layer to the campaign, aligning with summer consumption trends while riding on the film’s promotional momentum.
For Barista, the move is part of a larger positioning shift. Rather than operating purely as a coffee retail chain, the brand is increasingly framing itself as a lifestyle destination, one that intersects with entertainment, conversation and shared experiences. By integrating cinema into its physical spaces, Barista is effectively turning cafés into micro-extensions of the film’s universe, where consumers do not just watch a story unfold but participate in it sip by sip.
The 20 per cent offer further nudges trial, lowering the barrier for consumers to engage with the themed menu while amplifying recall through a tangible incentive.
Brand-film collaborations are hardly new, but their execution is evolving. Where earlier partnerships relied on co-branded ads or product placements, the current playbook leans towards immersive storytelling and retail integration.
In that sense, Barista’s “Main Hoon Mango” push is less about promotion and more about participation inviting consumers to experience a slice of the film within a familiar, everyday setting. As the film industry continues to act as a cultural amplifier, such partnerships underline a growing truth, in today’s attention economy, it is not enough to be seen brands must be experienced.
And if that experience comes with a mango twist and a cinematic backdrop, all the better.
