Brands
Sundrop enters cereal market with Choco Pops
MUMBAI: Sundrop, one of India’s most trusted food brands has launced a new cereal, Choco Popz. The product which can be had either as a breakfast cereal or a snack has a crunchy multigrain shell and a dark chocolatey centre ideal for snacking all during the day.
Increased health consciousness, especially in the metros and tier I cities, has led to consumers having smaller portions through the day and more frequently. Seeing the rise in food consumption among professional, youngsters and kids during the day, the product is a perfect option for a sweet healthy indulgence. It can be eaten as quick breakfast, mid-morning snack, tea break or late night snack craving
While breakfast, lunch and dinner are still prevalent, new occasions like a pre-breakfast, pre-lunch, pre-evening, pre-dinner and an after-dinner are becoming a trend. As per a study conducted, pre-lunch snack is said to be the preferred meal among youngsters, on-the-go professionals and kids.
Speaking about the launch, Agro tech foods vice president of marketing Asheesh Sharma says, “Capitalising on the trends and prevailing consumption patterns, the idea was to launch a product that can satisfy the Indian sweet palette and is yet healthy for a guilt free bite. We are excited to launch this product and we are certain it will soon emerge as a preferred snacking choice across age groups.”
Agro Tech Foods is amongst India’s leading food companies with a portfolio which includes Ready to Cook Popcorn, Tortilla Chips, Ready to Eat Popcorn, Extruded Snacks, Peanut Butter and Edible Oils.
The launch of Choco Popz is the first step towards having a broader portfolio in both Breakfast Cereals and the Chocolates categories in India.
The product is available initially in a 25gm packaging priced at Rs 10 and 140gm priced at Rs 60 and is being rolled out nationally.
Brands
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.
