Guwahati, April 27: B Natural Juices & Beverages unveils their Not from Concentrate Range is Committed to offer consumers refreshing juices & beverages that are made directly from fruit pulp. ITC’s Foods Division announced that B Natural Juices &Beverages will shift its entire fruit beverage portfolio to `Not from Concentrate’range. With this paradigm shift, the brand endeavors to offer its consumers, juices & beverages that are made from fruit pulp and not from fruit concentrate. Thisshift towards a Not From Concentrate range is in line with ITC Foods’ vision and commitment towards crafting differentiated offerings in this category.
B Natural had forayed into the concentrate free fruit juices segment last year with the launch of B Natural 100% Pomegranate Juice. The resultant success of the launch and the encouraging consumer response strengthened the brand’s resolve to offer fruit juices that are made from fruit pulp and not from concentrate. Over the past 3 years the brand has introduced many unique products in the market. From introducing the regionally differentiated offeringslike Punjab da Kinnow, Bael & Phalsa to shift the portfolio to concentrate free juices, B Natural is clearly focused on taking a big leap in this category.
B Natural’s transition towards the ‘Not from Concentrate’ range is powered byITC’s deep engagement in the agricultural sector including the celebrated e-Choupal model. Its strong and long standing farmer relationships andits efforts to strengthen and nurture agricultural value chainshave been key drivers of this unique endeavor. With this approach, ITC Foods has set up arobust supply chain by encouraging procurement&processing of fruits from Indian farmers, thereby empowering the Indian agrarian economy. The Not from Concentrate initiative is also aimed at furthering investments in the fruit processing industry which will lead to more job creation in the sector as well as address the problem of agri-wastages.
Mr. Hemant Malik, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Foods Division, said, “The B Natural ‘Not from Concentrate’ range is set to redefine the way packaged juices have been consumed in India since its inception. We take pride in offering consumers innovations that have been crafted by years of intensive research.The B Natural Not From Concentrate range has been created with Indian fruits sourced from Indian farmers.Our institutional strength of agri sourcing capabilitiesprovides a distinct competitive advantage which enables us to make leading strides in the foods business.
At ITC, we have always endeavored to create world class products and with the B Natural ‘Not from Concentrate’ range we are extremely confident about presenting a refreshing and a natural experience to our discerning consumers who are patrons of healthy lifestyle.”
B Natura’s unique range was announced at a commemorative event in Mumbai at Bandstand in Bandra. Brand ambassador Shilpa Shetty joined the company spokesperson in taking the pledge to make B Natural Juices concentrate free.
B Natural Juices & Beverages are manufactured and packed at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. It is packed in a six-layer Tetra Pak packaging, which helps retain the freshness and taste of the fruit juice, without the need for added preservatives.
B Natural Not from Concentrate Juices & Beverages can be easily identified with the addition of a beautifully adorned green ribbon in the left of the pack which communicates the proposition of `Not From Concentrate’ precisely. B Natural Not from Concentrate Juices & Beverages will be available at all modern formats and top-end general trade outlets across India. It will be available in 1 L pack size starting from Rs. 99 onwards and 200 ml priced at Rs 20 respectively.
ITC’s branded packaged foods business is one of the fastest growing foods businesses in India, driven by the market standing and consumer franchise of its popular brands – Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Bingo!, YiPPee!, Kitchens of India, B Natural, Mint-o, Candyman and GumOn. The Foods business is today represented in multiple categories in the market – Staples, Spices, Ready-to-Eat, Snack Foods, Bakery & Confectionery, Juices and Beverages and more recently, Dairy.
ITC’s Foods brands delight millions of households with a wide range of differentiated, value-added products developed by leveraging ITC’s in-house R&D capabilities, deep consumer understanding, knowledge of preferred Indian tastes, agri-sourcing and packaging strengths, and an unmatched distribution network.
ITC’s uncompromising commitment to the health and safety of its consumers ensures adherence to the highest levels of quality, safety and hygiene standards in manufacturing processes and in the supply chain. All ITC-owned manufacturing units are Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified. The quality performance of all manufacturing units is monitored continuously online. Going beyond process control, ITC ensures that quality standards are scrupulously adhered to while choosing ingredients that go into the preparation of its food products.
The business continues to invest in every aspect of manufacturing, distribution and marketing to ensure that it can leverage emerging opportunities and fulfill its aspiration of being the most trusted provider of branded packaged foods in the country. ITC’s Foods business also exports its products to the key geographies of North America, Africa, Middle East and Australia.
