Brands
Oleev Kitchen expands portfolio with new multigrain pasta range
Mumbai: Modi Naturals Ltd, known for its multisource cooking oils and olive oils, is expanding its portfolio with a new pasta range under the Oleev Kitchen brand. The company aims to enter the multi-grain pasta market by offering high-protein and fiber-rich options that maintain good taste.
Pasta being a staple now in most households across the country, the new multigrain pasta strengthens the brand’s foothold in the health-conscious and nutritious food products category. Combining the goodness of four grains – Chickpea, Jowar, Brown rice and Durum Wheat, Oleev kitchen multigrain pasta becomes the perfect choice for health-conscious customers looking for healthier alternatives to traditional pasta.
Commenting on the launch, Modi Naturals Ltd MD Akshay Modi said, “Oleev Kitchen has always been committed to providing healthy and flavorful food choices.” He further added, “There is a general perception among consumers, that something which is healthier or made using multi-grains would not be tasty, however through our dedicated R&D, we have successfully developed a pasta that combines the benefits of multiple grains whilst delivering the same taste and texture. We are confident that this pasta will resonate with health-conscious consumers who refuse to compromise on taste.”
Oleev has roped in actress Chitrangda Singh for the digital campaign that focuses on healthy eating. The admired actress, known for her commitment to a well-balanced lifestyle, perfectly embodies the spirit of Oleev Kitchen. With her inspiring journey and influence, Chitrangada’s partnership with Oleev Kitchen is poised to elevate the brand’s mission of providing clean & healthy eating. Further endearing their innovative products, like the new multigrain pasta, to those seeking a healthier lifestyle.
It is currently available on Amazon and the brand’s D2C website (www.modiretail.com) under two SKUs – multigrain macaroni 400gms and multigrain penne 400 gms. The brand also has other variants as part of their “Zero Maida” pasta portfolio such as penne, fusilli, spaghetti and macaroni.
Oleev Kitchen has always been committed to providing healthy and tasty food options, but with its foray into multigrain pasta, it aims to take its pasta portfolio to the next level.
This partnership between Oleev Kitchen multigrain pasta and Chitrangda seeks to encourage healthier cooking choices without compromising on taste.
Brands
Godrej clarifies ‘GI’ identifier after logo similarity debate
Says GI is not a logo, will not replace Godrej signature across products.
MUMBAI: In a branding storm where shapes did the talking, Godrej is now spelling things out. Godrej Industries Group (GIG) has issued a clarification on its newly introduced ‘GI’ identifier, addressing questions around its purpose and design following a wave of online criticism. At the centre of the debate were two concerns: whether the new mark replaces the long-standing Godrej logo, and whether its geometric design mirrors other corporate identities.
The company has drawn a clear line. The Godrej signature logo, it said, remains unchanged and continues to be the sole logo across all consumer-facing products and services. The ‘GI’ mark, by contrast, is not a logo but a corporate group identifier intended for use alongside the Godrej signature or company name, and aimed at stakeholders such as investors, media and talent rather than consumers.
The need for such a distinction stems from the 2024 restructuring of the broader Godrej Group into two separate business entities. With both continuing to operate under the same Godrej name and signature, the identifier is positioned as a way to differentiate the Godrej Industries Group at a corporate level.
The rollout, however, triggered a broader conversation on design originality. Critics pointed to similarities between the GI mark’s geometric composition and logos used by companies globally, raising questions about distinctiveness.
Responding to this, GIG said its intellectual property and legal review found that such overlaps are common in minimalist, geometry-led design systems. Basic forms such as circles and rectangles appear across dozens of brand identities worldwide, the company noted.
It added that the identifier emerged from an extensive design process and was chosen for its simplicity, allowing it to sit alongside the Godrej signature without competing visually. While acknowledging that elemental shapes may appear less distinctive in isolation, the group emphasised that the mark is part of a broader identity system that includes a custom typeface, sonic branding and other proprietary elements.
Following legal and ethical assessments, the company said it found no impediment to using the identifier, reiterating that the GI mark is a corporate tool not a consumer-facing symbol.
In short, the logo isn’t changing but the conversation around it certainly has.
