Dharampal Satyapal Group expands with FrischSchoggi Dubai chocolate
The chocolates are available exclusively in select locations in India, including New Delhi’s DLF Emporio and Chanakya Mall, and Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza.
INDIA – The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and partner of Swiss chocolatier Läderach, has announced the global debut of its limited edition FrischSchoggi Dubai.
The chocolates feature a creamy, crunchy core of roasted pistachio, interwoven with kataifi filo (angel hair) dough, enveloped in the finest fresh Swiss milk couverture.
They also have pistachio chocolate stripes, hand-decorated onto each FrischSchoggi slab, paying homage to the Middle Eastern inspiration.
Ms. Sanskriti Gupta, Läderach India, said, “We are thrilled to introduce Läderach’s FrischSchoggi Dubai to India, the first luxury Pistachio Kunafa in the country, offering a truly exclusive taste experience for chocolate lovers.” FrischSchoggi Dubai is a bold and luxurious reinvention of a globally celebrated chocolate brand.
”Our dedication to crafting fresh, high-quality chocolate remains at the core of our innovations. With the growing demand for premium chocolates in India, we are excited to bring these exceptional creations exclusively to this market.”
According to the DS group, the chocolates are handcrafted by world chocolate master Elias Läderach. This innovative masterpiece reinterprets the world-renowned Bircher Müesli into a luxurious chocolate delight.
FMCG sector shows signs of recovery in December 2024
Recently, the global research firm Kantar reported that the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is witnessing early signs of a turnaround in urban markets, driven by a 5.3% increase in demand for daily groceries and essentials.
Rural markets, however, remained unchanged from the previous quarter, with a 3.9% annual growth in sales volume.
Ramakrishnan, Managing Director of the South Asia Worldpanel division at Kantar, highlighted the impact of budget tax benefits on urban consumers, providing a short-term boost to consumption.
However, he cautioned that a full-fledged market recovery is yet to be confirmed, particularly as rural markets lack a similar push.
Despite this, urban growth appears poised to outpace rural demand for most of 2024.
The food and beverage segment experienced a 4.3% increase, down from 6.7% the previous year, primarily due to a decline in atta (flour) sales and a slowdown in snacking categories.
During Nestlé India’s earnings call, Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayanan acknowledged the shifting dynamics, stating, “Urban growth has tapered, while rural demand is improving. However, overall growth concerns persist, and we are not completely out of the woods yet.”
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