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Zappfresh launches Meevaa Foods, bets Rs 10 crore on frozen veg snacks
NEW DELHI: Zappfresh has entered India’s fast-growing frozen vegetarian snacks market with the launch of Meevaa Foods, marking a strategic expansion into ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook categories.
The new brand debuts with a portfolio of 12 frozen products, including samosas, momos, kebabs, patties, tikkis, spring rolls and gravies, with fresh additions planned every quarter. Over the next two to three years, the company will invest around Rs 10 crore to scale processing capacity and broaden its frozen food range.
Meevaa Foods products, already exported to the United States, Canada and Saudi Arabia, are now being introduced to Indian consumers. Manufactured in export-certified facilities, the food is blast-frozen at minus 18 degree Celsius in a three-stage process to lock in taste, texture and safety.
The frozen range will be available in Delhi NCR from February 9, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru from March 1. The company expects imports and exports to account for around 15–20 per cent of its frozen food volumes.
Zappfresh managing director Deepanshu, said the brand was created to deliver restaurant-quality frozen foods without compromising on hygiene or taste, leveraging recent acquisitions to fast-track manufacturing capabilities.
Zappfresh director Prreya Aggarwal, said improving cold-chain infrastructure and changing urban lifestyles were accelerating demand for high-quality frozen foods, positioning Meevaa Foods as a long-term growth engine.
The products combine modern food technology with hand-crafted preparation and are free from MSG, preservatives, additives and artificial colouring. The range is certified by FSSAI, USFDA, HACCP, Halal and BRCGS standards.
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
