Govt likely to increase taxes on infant milk in upcoming budget
Taxes on bakery items and spices also likely to increase
FIA starts inquiry into monopoly, irregularities in food ministry’s department
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) has launched an investigation into the alleged irregularities and monopoly of private firms in the Department of Plant...
Philip Morris claims tobacco sector at risk as illegal cigarette trade skyrockets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's documented tobacco sector is facing a grave threat as the illegal cigarette market continues to skyrocket, resulting in substantial losses to the...
Murree Brewery negotiating worldwide distribution deal with Czech brewery
LAHORE: Faced with strict regulations regarding consumption of alcohol in the country, Murree Brewery is looking to venture into freer liquor markets abroad by negotiating...
Sugar price hike has nothing to do with exports, says PSMA
LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has categorically rejected a news item which appeared in a section of the media that the current...
Najam Sethi appoints ex-PSL marketing head as Mitchell’s new CEO
Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited (MFFL), in a notification issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has announced the appointment of Naila Bhatti as its...
Is Coffee Pakistan’s cup of tea?
Tea is part of the country’s cultural fabric: but are young people’s preferences changing that?
Fauji Foods acquires Fauji Infraveast Foods, cereals business
The move sets the stage for FFL to fulfill its ambition of becoming an FMCG powerhouse in Pakistan
How Butterfly stayed in business and beat back P&G’s Always
In 2018, Always was the premier feminine hygiene product in Pakistan’s retail market. In only a few years, Butterfly has taken away a chunk of their market share. What happens next?
Fauji Foods had its best year to date. Could it have been better?
The FMCG company earned its highest profits in 2024, but a deep dive shows the true nuances of these numbers
FBR to integrate FMCG manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors into Digital Invoicing System
Plan targets to connect approximately 10,000 FMCG entities with Digital Invoicing System to enhance tax monitoring, curb leakages
Is Fauji Foods finally standing on its own two feet?
After years of using the Fauji Foundation as a financial crutch, Fauji Foods reports consecutive profit growth for the first time
Coca Cola requests FBR to reduce FED on beverages to 16% in FY24 budget
ISLAMABAD: Coca Cola beverages has asked the Federal Board of Revenue to reduce Federal Excise Duty (FED) on beverages from 20% to 16% in...
Consumer sector profits dip 26pc in 2019
LAHORE: The profitability of Pakistan’s consumer sector- staples, pharmaceuticals and discretionaries- witnessed a decline of 26pc year-on-year in 2019, led by consumer discretionaries, where...
P&G to buy Merck’s consumer health unit for $4.2 billion
OHIO: Procter & Gamble (P&G) has agreed to acquire Merck KGaA’s consumer health unit for 3.4 billion euros ($4.2 billion), giving it vitamin brands...
