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Colgate-Palmolive India Achieves 80% Plastic Waste Reduction, 120% Plastic Neutrality

by BW Retail World Bureau
August 17, 2023

Colgate-Palmolive (India) has unveiled its second comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. The report underscores the company’s aim to instigate positive transformations through innovative, responsible, and all-encompassing practices, aligned with its 2025 objectives, including achieving 100 per cent water and plastic neutrality across packaging and industrial sites. Colgate-Palmolive India’s strategic approach hinges on sustainable […]

Brands Companies News

Bikano Enters Indian Spices Market With Swad Anusar Sub-Brand

by BW Retail World Bureau
August 11, 2023

Bikano, the brand under Bikanervala Foods, announced its foray into the Indian Spices category with the launch of its new sub-brand, Swad Anusar. Bikano is set to introduce a range of meticulously blended spices that promise to elevate the culinary experience of Indian households. Manish Aggarwal, Director, Bikano, Bikanervala Foods, shared his motivation for venturing […]

National News

India’s Footwear And Leather Industry A Major Foreign Exchange Earner

by BW Retail World Bureau
July 31, 2023

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that the Indian Footwear and Leather industry is not only a major foreign exchange earner but being a labour-intensive sector, it also provides employment to approximately 4.5 million people, 40 per cent of whom are women. While addressing as a Chief Guest at India International Footwear […]

Companies Manufacturing News

Adani’s Copper-producing Factory In Mundra To Commence Operations In March 2024

by BW Retail World Bureau
July 24, 2023

Adani Group’s copper-producing factory in Mundra, Gujarat is set to commence operations in March of 2024. This development is expected to reduce India’s reliance on imported copper and support the country’s transition towards clean energy. Copper plays a vital role in electrification as it is extensively used in various technologies crucial for the energy transition, […]

Companies FMCG Food News

D2C Brand Mitra Opens Alwar Oil Plant, Targets $2 Mn In Pre-Series A Funding

by BW Retail World Bureau
July 12, 2023

Mitra, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brand has opened its Alwar Oil Plant. According to the company, it has imported advanced machinery from Germany, ensuring a no-human-touch manufacturing process. Subsequently, the decision to set up the plant was driven by market demand and the need to introduce new oils, including soya […]

Food News Retail

Strawberry Farming Practices Could Be Harming Soil Quality: Study

by BW Retail World Bureau
July 11, 2023

Researchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large number of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey’s findings are likely to apply to plastic use in agricultural production around the world. […]

National News

India Poised To Lead Global Green Hydrogen & Steel Industries, Experts Say

by BW Retail World Bureau
July 5, 2023

Green hydrogen can be a potential solution to attain energy security and help the domestic export industry comply with the environmental protection regulation of the European Union (EU), said experts in an event organised by WTC Mumbai and All India Association of India, jointly with Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) and Indian Business Chamber of […]

India-Canada FTA talks on pause as latter stops discussions

Beauty International News

Canada Bans Animal Testing For Cosmetics

by BW Retail World Bureau
July 3, 2023

Canada has moved to prohibit animal testing for cosmetics, joining a number of other countries and American states in doing so, CNN reported. The decision was revealed by the Canadian government in a news release on Tuesday this week. According to the news release, Bill C-47 changes the Food and Drugs Act to prohibit both […]

Manufacturing News Opinions

Manufacturing Automation: A Golden Time For Companies In India

by BW Retail World Bureau
June 30, 2023

India has recently emerged as a big player in the global manufacturing sector, partly due to positive trends and growth in important industries. As India aspires to become a global superpower, self-reliance in manufacturing is crucial. By nurturing a thriving and independent domestic manufacturing industry, India can establish a strong foundation to achieve its goals […]

Simpl Launches Checkout Suite to Eliminate Cash on Delivery in Ecommerce by 2028

Events News

Simpl To Onboard Over 10,000 D2C Merchants In Delhi-NCR Over Next 3-4 Yrs

by BW Retail World Bureau
June 30, 2023

Simpl, a merchant-first checkout network, on Thursday, announced its plan to onboard over 10,000 enterprises and direct-to-consumer (D2C) merchants from Delhi-NCR on its full-stack network over the next 3-4 years. According to the company, this move aims to bolster the city’s rapidly growing start-up ecosystem and cater to the evolving demands of customers across the […]