Hocco Raises ₹100 Cr to Scale Ice Cream Business
Premium ice cream brand Hocco has raised ₹100 crore in funding from Sauce.vc to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen its distribution network across India. The fresh capital will be used to scale production infrastructure and deepen market reach as the company looks to accelerate growth in the competitive frozen dessert segment. Founded by industry veteran…
IICMA Celebrates Ice Cream Day Nationwide
The Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers Association (IICMA) marked Ice Cream Day across India on March 27, encouraging consumers to celebrate the country’s growing love for ice cream as a year-round indulgence rather than just a seasonal treat. The association highlighted how ice cream today spans from street-side vendors to premium parlours, uniting consumers across demographics…
Gen Z Reshapes SE Asia Dairy Playbook
Southeast Asia’s dairy market is undergoing a Gen Z-led transformation, where taste, health, and hybrid innovation must coexist—without compromise. A new industry insight highlights that brands failing to balance indulgence with wellness risk losing relevance with the region’s most influential consumer segment. The study reveals that nearly two-thirds of Gen Z consumers prefer dairy beverages…
Sova Launches Lactase Enzyme for Dairy Digestion
India’s precision health-tech startup Sova has introduced a Lactase Enzyme supplement designed to help lactose-intolerant consumers digest dairy products without discomfort. The 3X-potency formulation breaks down lactose—the natural sugar in milk—helping reduce symptoms such as bloating, gas and digestive distress after consuming dairy foods like milk, coffee, ice cream and cheese. The supplement also contains…