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  • Simply Fresh stirs up kindness with ‘Bura Na Karo’ Holi campaign

    Simply Fresh stirs up kindness with ‘Bura Na Karo’ Holi campaign

    MUMBAI: Holi is known for its riot of colours, but Simply Fresh, the flagship brand of BN Group, is adding a different shade to the festival kindness. In its latest campaign Bura Na Karo, the brand reinterprets the popular Holi phrase “Bura Na Mano Holi Hai”, encouraging people to celebrate without causing discomfort to others.

    The heartwarming film follows two mischievous teenagers who attempt to scare little Jugnoo by warning him of an impending colour ambush. However, as the flames of Holika Dahan rise, so does their understanding of true celebration. The festival’s core message, the triumph of good over evil, sparks a change of heart, reminding them that Holi is best enjoyed with joy, not intimidation.

    “The essence of Holika Dahan is about burning away negativity and embracing goodness. Through Bura Na Karo, we want to reinforce our philosophy of Rakho Iraade Fresh—fresh intentions for a better world,” said BN Group chief marketing officer Kiran Giradkar. “Just as we ensure our products remain fresh and pure, we believe in promoting fresh perspectives that foster kindness and inclusion.”

    The campaign is live across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X, urging people to share their own #FreshIraade—pledges towards conscious, positive actions. With this initiative, Simply Fresh continues to weave cultural values into its brand philosophy, proving that some traditions are best celebrated with a fresh perspective.

  • Simply Fresh launches #DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai campaign

    Simply Fresh launches #DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai campaign

    Mumbai: BN Group’s flagship brand Simply Fresh has launched the #DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai campaign, encouraging people to extend cleanup efforts beyond pre-Diwali preparations, focusing on maintaining cleanliness after the festival in both homes and surroundings.

    In India, it is a tradition to clean houses before Diwali to welcome prosperity, but neighborhoods often remain cluttered after Diwali. The campaign promotes continuing the festive spirit by keeping communities clean. It features a grandmother teaching her grandchild that Diwali isn’t complete until both the house and neighborhood are clean, emphasizing community responsibility after the celebrations.

    BN Group CMO Kiran Giradkar said, “Diwali is a time for joy, togetherness, and tradition. While pre-Diwali cleaning is common in every household, the real challenge lies in maintaining that cleanliness after the celebrations. With #DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai, we want to inspire people to take collective responsibility for keeping not just their homes but their surroundings clean. At BN Group, we consistently focus on the bigger picture, crafting campaigns that go beyond business to make a positive impact on society. Whether it’s our Ganpati or Durga Puja campaigns, our aim remains the same: to stay grounded with good intentions, contributing in meaningful ways to make the world a better place.”

    The campaign will be rolled out across multiple platforms, where Simply Fresh invites everyone to share their post-Diwali cleanup stories using #DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai.

    This campaign follows the success of Simply Fresh’s recent initiatives, such as the #BappaHiBatayenge campaign during Ganesh Chaturthi, which highlighted the cultural connection between families and traditions, and the #HarLadkiDurga campaign during Durga Puja, which emphasised the warmth and significance of family gatherings. Simply Fresh continues to support fresh ideas that not only resonate with people’s hearts but also promote positive social change.

  • BN Group unveils #JaisaGharWaisaCookingOil campaign for Nutrica

    BN Group unveils #JaisaGharWaisaCookingOil campaign for Nutrica

    Mumbai: Leading edible oil manufacturing company, BN Group unveiled an innovative campaign #JaisaGharWaisaCookingOil for its newly launched retail brand – Nutrica. Conceptualised and developed by GOZOOP Group, the campaign consists of six engaging commercials (TVCs), OOH, print, in-shop and other digital assets.

    With a strong faith in the philosophy of, ‘not one size fits all’, the campaign spotlights the requirement to opt for a cooking oil which facilitates fulfillment of specific health goals. Three product films further highlight the benefit of each variant i.e. Nutrica Pro Immunity Oil, Nutrica Pro Energy Oil and Nutrica Pro Fitness Oil using key distinct real-life insights.

    Sharing his insights into the campaign, BN Group CMO Kiran Giradkar shared, “Nutrica is a lifestyle brand that recognizes and honors the individuality of your family’s health and wellness needs. With our #JaisaGharWaisaCookingOil campaign, we’re attempting to question the status quo and bring some excitement in the otherwise very serious category. The communication developed by GOZOOP Group breaks the mold and infuses fun to cut through the clutter. We intentionally stayed away from showing those done-to-death visual cues like a kitchen set up, pouring of oil and those dinner table smiles. We hope our communication will travel seamlessly to make a healthier lifestyle a matter of pride for every household.”

    “Here we had a range of oils, all with specific benefits”, said GOZOOP Group president Mohit Ahuja. “Rather than just highlight these benefits, we thought it would be nice if a distinct need for each can be shown through examples of human behavior. The creative team has done that beautifully. The humorous tonality of the thematic ads further #BreaksTheBox in the category,” he further added.

    The digital commercial enlightens audiences on three key aspects of well-being namely immunity, energy and fitness. The film is being made available in six languages – English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and will run on social media platforms as well as television for sustained communication.

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  • Storia Foods & Beverages appoints Kiran Giradkar as Strategic Head- Marketing & Communications

    Storia Foods & Beverages appoints Kiran Giradkar as Strategic Head- Marketing & Communications

    MUMBAI: Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd has named Kiran Giradkar as Strategic Head – Marketing & Communications, effective January 2nd, 2020. Kiran will be reporting to the Managing Director of Storia Foods & Beverages – Mr. Vishal Shah.

    Speaking about the appointment, Vishal Shah, Founder and Managing Director, Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd said, "Kiran is a strong and dynamic leader with the ability to shape brand and business culture and I am delighted to welcome him on board. With his extensive product development brand building experience and intimate understanding of the local markets, Kiran is the perfect candidate to take over the reins of marketing operations.”

    Kiran is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in FMCG brand management. At Storia, Kiran will be responsible for strengthening the overall sales of Storia products and the new products that will be introduced in the country. Prior to joining Storia, he was the Head of Marketing at Bisleri International Pvt Ltd. He was also previously associated with brands like Kokuyo Camlin, Bajaj Consumer Care and Parle Products.

    Kiran Giradkar, Strategic Head- Marketing & Communications, Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd said, “Storia is an organization with incredible people and exceptional products and I am delighted to be a part of this esteemed team. I am confident that Storia will be able to win the hearts of an Indian consumer and journey from here on will be full of significant milestones for the brand.”

    Kiran holds a master’s degree in management studies from University of Mumbai and is also an alumnus of Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.