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  • Haldiram Foods appoints Nitesh G as VP of sales

    Haldiram Foods appoints Nitesh G as VP of sales

    MUMBAI: After decades of driving sales across the FMCG sector, a seasoned veteran is embarking on a new chapter.

    Nitesh G, a stalwart in the fast-moving consumer goods industry and former chief business officer, has taken on the mantle of vice president of sales at Haldiram Foods International Ltd. Known for his strategic acumen and unmatched expertise, Nitesh’s appointment in December 2024 signals a bold move by the iconic Indian brand to further solidify its leadership in the competitive food market.

    Nitesh announced his new role on LinkedIn, stating, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President of Sales at Haldiram Foods International Ltd.”

    With over two decades in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Nitesh brings a wealth of experience to Haldiram’s. Prior to this appointment, he served as CBO at Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd, overseeing brands such as Cremica and English Oven.

    Nitesh’s career includes significant roles at Cream Bell Ice Cream, Britannia Industries Limited, and Vodafone, where he honed his expertise in sales and business development.

    In his new position, Nitesh will spearhead Haldiram’s sales strategies, aiming to expand market reach and strengthen the brand’s presence in the competitive snack-food industry.

  • Bikano positions itself as ‘bhujia specialist’ in new campaign

    Bikano positions itself as ‘bhujia specialist’ in new campaign

    Mumbai: Snacks and packaged foods brand Bikano has launched a new campaign ‘Hum Se Behtar Bhujia Ko Jaane Kaun’ to strengthen its position in the market as ‘bhujia specialist’. The brand had recently launched a new product variant – ‘Aloo Bhujia Lemon Chaska’ – to expand the portfolio and to differentiate its products in the bhujia category.

    The namkeen and snacks market in India is valued at about Rs 35,000 crore and over the recent past, it has been witnessing healthy growth. The increased sale of traditional snacks like bhujia, sev, and mixtures has significantly contributed to the industry’s expansion. Capitalising on the same, Bikano’s objective is to penetrate the market further by foraying into newer distribution channels and strengthening their existing channels of distribution, said the brand in a statement.

    “Leveraging this authenticity of original Bikaneri bhujia, we are aiming to expand the realm of our offerings by channeling energies towards entering newer sales and distribution channels,” said Bikano director, Manish Aggarwal. “We will also be maximising the potential of digital and other relevant promotional mediums to ensure seamless presence and capture market share. Bhujia is one of the products which have been part of Bikano’s culinary legacy since the beginning. The market share of the Bhujia & Sev category is 25 per cent of the traditional snacks market in India and we are expecting a considerable sales surge in this category,” he added.

    Aggarwal further said that the product also sees robust demand from several international markets such as the US, Canada, Europe, Gulf countries, Australia and New Zealand.

    “At Bikano, we imbibe the spirit of Bikaner that reflects the true taste of Indian culture. Crunchy, rich tangy flavours merged with spices make our Bikaneri and Aloo Bhujia a mouth-watering snack,” said Bikano, head of marketing, Dawinder Pal. “With the tagline –‘Humse Behtar Bhujia ko Jaane Kaun’, we want to establish Bikano’s authority in bhujia manufacturing and take the position as Bhujia specialists in the market.”

    “The campaign will be rolled out across channels including ATL and BTL. Aloo Bhujia and Bikaneri Bhujia are among the substantial contributors in the namkeen segment for us. Also, looking at the current situation, we as a brand are solely focused on value creation that will help us thrive in the market,” he added.

    Bikano said it has stocked Bikaneri bhujia and aloo bhujia across the company’s general and modern trade network. These products are available in a various range of packaging and price points.