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  • Mille shakes up kitchens with protein-packed dal to coffee innovation

    Mille shakes up kitchens with protein-packed dal to coffee innovation

    MUMBAI: If dal could lift weights, it would probably taste like Mille. The supergrain brand from Wholsum Foods (of Slurrp Farm fame) has just dropped a kitchen-friendly fix to India’s biggest dietary gap, protein.

    According to Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB) data, a staggering 73 per cent of Indian diets are protein-deficient, thanks to plates piled high with rice, roti and dal but little else. And while gym rats sip their heavy shakes and chew dense bars, the everyday eater has been left scrambling for easier answers.

    Enter Mille Protein Powder designed not for bodybuilders but for the rest of us. Available in two versatile formats, it sneaks protein into familiar meals without turning the kitchen upside down. The coffee-flavoured shake offers a comforting hit of caffeine with a whopping 31 grams of protein per serving, while the neutral, heat-stable booster can disappear into dosas, rotis, khichdi, pasta, dal, or even soup without changing taste or texture.

    “Our goal was simple: to bring protein back into the Indian kitchen,” said Wholsum Foods co-founders Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik. “Most people aren’t counting macros, they just want food that’s tasty and good for them. Mille makes it easy to add protein to what you’re already eating from your morning coffee to your evening roti without fuss.”

    Retailing at Rs 1,999 for 500 grams, Mille Protein hits shelves this month, with availability on millesupergrain.com, Amazon, and Swiggy Instamart.

    For a nation that loves its dal and dosa, Mille’s pitch is simple: no crash diets, no complicated routines, just protein made familiar, delicious, and everyday. After all, why should fitness buffs have all the shakes?

  • Slurrp Farm stirs up joy with ‘Real Food Really Easy’ mealtime reset

    Slurrp Farm stirs up joy with ‘Real Food Really Easy’ mealtime reset

    MUMBAI: Because let’s face it kids don’t care if the pancake looks like a Michelin star creation. They just want it fluffy, tasty, and on their plate fast. Slurrp Farm, India’s leading millet-based kids’ food brand, has cooked up a new campaign titled “Real Food. Really Easy.”, and it’s flipping the script on mealtime expectations. At the heart of the campaign lies a refreshing truth: children chase joy, not picture-perfect plating. The hero film captures lived-in moments wobbly pancakes, flour-dusted kitchens, families laughing together all underscoring the message that wholesome food made from clean ingredients, with minimal prep, is what actually matters.

    “An empty plate is every mother’s dream,” said Slurrp Farm co-founder Meghana Narayan, adding that Slurrp Farm was built so that “yummy, junk-free food becomes an easy choice every day.” Fellow co-founder Shauravi Malik echoed that ethos, stressing the brand’s focus on real ingredients, quick prep, and meals kids reach for again and again.

    Wholsum Foods chief marketing officer Ankit Kapoor (parent of Slurrp Farm and Mille), summed it up with a smile: “Food that’s eaten, not picture-perfect.”

    The campaign, conceptualised in-house at Wholsum Foods by creative director Vaani Arora, directed by Angshuman Ghosh and produced by Paper Planes, will roll out across digital and social platforms. Always-on storytelling will showcase kid-approved, quick-to-fix meals that balance nutrition with flavour.

    Since its launch, Slurrp Farm has become a pioneer in making millets mainstream, offering products that make parents’ lives easier while keeping children happily fed. With this reset, it’s positioning itself not just as a food brand, but as an honest voice in India’s crowded packaged food industry, one that dares to say mealtime joy beats Instagram perfection every time.

    After all, in a world of spotless plating and polished reels, Slurrp Farm is proudly serving up the beauty of an empty plate and a full heart.

  • Slurrp Farm & Zepto partner for a special Children’s Day campaign

    Slurrp Farm & Zepto partner for a special Children’s Day campaign

    Mumbai: Slurrp Farm, India’s millet-based children’s food brand, has partnered with Zepto for a special Children’s Day campaign.

    The collaboration builds on Slurrp Farm’s #DigTwistSlurrp initiative and marks the first time the brand includes an in-app experience, featuring a playful ‘Yummy!’ chime when Slurrp Farm products are added to the cart.

    The campaign aims to expand the healthy snacking category and promote healthy eating habits. The campaign film follows Zepto’s delivery partner, Prakash, as he joins kids in a lively dance, showcasing the fun and fast delivery of wholesome products.

    Wholsum Foods co-founders Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik shared: “At Slurrp Farm, we believe snacking should bring joy, not guilt. Our products are made with love and free of nasties like palm oil, refined sugar, and maida – and our noodles are never fried. This collaboration with Zepto reinforces our commitment to making nutritious, tasty snacks easily accessible. We’re especially delighted by Zepto’s playful sonic touch – a cheerful ‘yummy!’ every time a Slurrp Farm product is added to the cart – which perfectly captures the joy we associate with guilt-free snacking. By creating zero-junk options, we enable parents to offer kids their favourite treats while ensuring they stay healthy in the long run. Together, we’re redefining indulgence as something wholesome, fun, and worry-free.”

    “As families in India become more conscious of the nutritional quality in children’s snacks, the demand for healthier, great-tasting options is driving significant growth in this category. I thank our Sellers for having enabled this. The partnership with Slurrp Farm is a response to this shift, combining Zepto’s speed with their zero-junk promise to deliver trusted, kid-friendly snacks to homes in minutes. Together, we are making it easier for parents to meet the nutritional needs of growing kids without sacrificing taste,” said Zepto chief brand officer Chandan Mendiratta.

    Slurrp Farm meets the demand for healthy options with its zero-junk promise, offering over 55 wholesome products, including cereals, snacks, and superfoods. The range includes millet-based breakfast items like pancakes, dosas, and upma, as well as snacks like noodles, pasta, cookies, and puffs, making healthy eating easy for families. The products contain no additives, preservatives, or artificial flavors—just trusted ingredients that are good for you, the planet, and farmers. The campaign film was developed in-house by Slurrp Farm’s brand team.

  • Wholsum Foods joins ONDC Network

    Wholsum Foods joins ONDC Network

    Mumbai: Wholsum Foods, the parent company of Slurrp Farm and Mille, has announced its integration into the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network. This integration marks a significant step forward in Wholsum Foods’ mission to provide nutritious, tasty, and convenient food options that cater to the needs of both children and adults across India.

    Wholsum Foods is built on the belief that wholesome eating should be a part of every family’s daily life, without compromising on taste or convenience. Slurrp Farm, a brand for children, offers a delightful range of products made from ancient grains and natural ingredients. From cereals to dosas to pancakes to noodles and pasta, Slurrp Farm ensures that parents can easily provide their little ones with meals that are both nutritious and delicious, nurturing a healthy relationship with food from a young age.

    Mille is crafted for adults who seek gourmet-style nutrition without sacrificing the convenience needed in today’s fast-paced world. Mille’s thoughtfully designed product range brings a modern twist to traditional nutrition, offering foods that are rich in flavour and packed with essential nutrients, making it easier for adults to maintain a balanced diet while savouring their meals.

    By joining the ONDC Network, Wholsum Foods is making these thoughtfully crafted products accessible to a wider audience, especially in tier two and beyond markets where the demand for healthy, convenient food options is rapidly growing. Through this network, Slurrp Farm and Mille products will be available on a variety of shopping apps, ensuring that families across India can easily discover and enjoy the benefits of delicious, nutritious eating.

    Wholsum Foods co-founders Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik commented on this development: “Our vision has always been to make nutritious food that everyone in the family can relish. By joining the ONDC Network, we’re able to bring our passion for tasty and healthy eating to more households, whether it’s through Slurrp Farm for children or Mille for adults. We’re excited to reach new customers across the country and make it easier for them to choose wholesome meals that fit their lifestyle.”

    As ONDC network continues to revolutionise digital commerce in India, Wholsum Foods is poised to expand its reach and strengthen its position as a leader in the health food industry. This integration will further ensure that Wholsum Foods’ products are not only accessible but also conveniently discoverable, making the path to healthier eating accessible for consumers nationwide.

    ONDC MD & CEO T Koshy said, “We are pleased to have Wholsum Foods on board the ONDC Network. As they expand their reach, we are confident that this integration will make it easier for families across India to access high-quality, nutritious food. We look forward to supporting their journey as they bring their distinctive offerings to a broader audience.”

  • Havas Media Group India to handle Slurrp Farm’s integrated media mandate

    Havas Media Group India to handle Slurrp Farm’s integrated media mandate

    Mumbai: Havas Media Group India announced on Tuesday that it has bagged the integrated media mandate of millet-based children’s food brand, Slurrp Farm. The mandate will include both offline and digital media duties and will be handled out of the agency’s Gurgaon office.

    Havas Media Group managing partner (head – North 2) Harbir Singh Rai will lead the duties under the guidance of the company’s president and chief client officer Uday Mohan.

    Founded in 2016 by Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, Slurrp Farm offers healthy, yummy, and natural food options for children made using supergrains like ragi and jowar. Ranging from toddler and kids’ cereals to noodles, pastas, and pancakes, Slurrp Farm was founded when Meghana and Shauravi became mothers themselves and felt they were incredibly short of options that were both healthy and tasty to feed their own children. Following their hearts, they dug into recipes from their grandmothers’ kitchens and took ingredients from their own childhoods, such as millets, reinventing them and making them as tasty as can be. What started as an experiment in their own home kitchens has now evolved into a much-loved children’s food brand.

    Slurrp Farm currently retails in India via www.slurrpfarm.com as well as through e-commerce and quick commerce platforms such as Amazon, Big Basket, FirstCry, and Swiggy Instamart, amongst others. Products are also available across leading modern trade stores in India and the UAE, as well as online in the US and UK.

    Earlier this summer, Slurrp Farm launched its first-ever brand campaign, “Yes Ka Time Aa Gaya,” featuring investor and brand ambassador, Anushka Sharma.

    The three-part digital campaign highlights how mothers have to constantly deal with a flood of opinions and options when it comes to giving their children nutritious food. Havas Media Group India effectively amplified the campaign across multiple digital touchpoints such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Search, and other innovations.

    Wholsum Foods co-founder Shauravi Malik said, “At Wholsum Foods, we are always looking to partner with people who share the same ethos and values as us; the team at Havas does exactly that. We are pleased to partner with Havas Media Group to bolster our offline and digital media efforts, and we look forward to working with them to further evolve our storytelling and introduce new audiences to Slurrp Farm.”

    Havas Media Group India CEO Mohit Joshi added, “We are delighted to be partnering with India’s most loved, wholesome, meaningful kids’ food brand, Slurrp Farm. With rising health concerns such as malnourishment, obesity, and diabetes among children, healthy food and nutrition-based diets have become a priority. Through its innovative portfolio of millet-based food products, Slurrp Farm is successfully contributing towards inculcating healthy eating habits among children and adults alike. We look forward to further strengthening the brand’s journey and driving its vision, by building meaningful connections with the consumer.’’