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Executives said the fresh round of investments is playing out for brands that are either occupying niches or already taking market share from established brands. The list includes Dairy Classic and NIC ice creams, SkinQ dermo-cosmetics, Grameen Kulfi, Fresh Press juices, Woodsmen Mountain Whiskey, Yu instant foods and Natch snacks, among others.
Beauty Brands: But while the economic woes have certainly weighed on sales, analysts say the main issue facing the multinationals is their slowness to adjust to the shifting priorities of consumers, who have become more discerning about what they buy and are increasingly finding that local brands are more suited to their needs.
Urgent care clinic StarMed Specialist Centre and interior design and renovation company Craftwork were among the winners. Read more at straitstimes.com.