Tag: Sanjeev Kapoor

  • FoodFood channel to go live on free DTH service

    By Our Staff

     

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    FoodFood, the 24X7 food and lifestyle channel that started over a decade ago by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, is all set to go live on the Free-to-Air (FTA) DTH service, DD Free Dish.

     

    Speaking on the development, Kapoor said: “FoodFood has always been at the forefront of breaking barriers in the industry as the first 24×7 food lifestyle programming and now again being the first to reach rural audiences. I firmly believe that food is a universal language that breaks all barriers of cultures, races, and borders. With FoodFood, I want to reach as many people as possible looking for relevant content on food to make taste buds tantalized and possibly their lives brighter.”

     

  • Dalda Vanaspati ropes in Sanjeev Kapoor

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    Dalda Vanaspati has roped in chef Sanjeev Kapoor as its brand ambassador. Kapoor will be seen in a series of videos in the brand’s upcoming campaign #JaanchParakhLo.

    Said Milind Acharya, Head of Marketing, Bunge India: “When we talk about authentic Indian taste, there are only two names that come to my mind, Dalda Vanaspati and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. While there are many brands which have been there for decades and are going strong but a cooking medium brand belonging to the FMCG sector which has lasted this long, itself speaks volume of credibility and reliability of Dalda. And when it came to communicating the brand message, there couldn’t have been anyone else other than the Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who is recognized across the country as the quintessential face of high-quality Indian cooking and someone who himself believes in Dalda Vanaspati.’

  • Tata Sampann Spices launches integrated campaign with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

    By A Correspondent

     

    Tata Sampann Spices has launched its latest integrated marketing campaign, #SpiceUpYourHealth featuring brand ambassador Sanjeev Kapoor.

     

    Said Richa Arora, President- Packaged Foods, Tata Consumer Product: “With the growing importance of boosting one’s immunity backed by a ‘for better’ and ‘nutrition first’ approach in India,  we are seeing spices become a focus point among household kitchens. For Tata Sampann, we have since launch, positioned the household Indian spice box as a treasure chest of traditional wisdom with multiple health benefits.  Our new campaign continues with this theme by educating consumers on the importance of natural oil as a key quality marker that gives Spices their characteristic goodness for numerous health benefits. We also understand the homemaker’s need of the hour in fortifying the family’s health and hence our focus is to reiterate our brand’s commitment in delivering superior quality products packed with wholesome goodness. We believe #SpiceUpYourHealth will educate and encourage consumers in using the right quality spices with natural oils intact, especially at a time when we are seeing a strong revival in the traditional Indian food wisdom as families bond over home cooked dishes as a healthier and happier experience at home’’.

     

    Added Sachin Kamble, National Creative Director, Leo Burnett India: “Today more than ever we need to focus on the quality of food we eat. And an important part of the Indian kitchens is our spices. Spices are a treasure trove of wellness and Tata Sampann ensures only the best for its consumers. And who better than celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who with his years of experience can authentically tell the difference between good and the best to explain this. Our campaign hopes to help educate the consumers about the importance of quality in spices and opt only for the best for themselves.”

  • SugarFree urges people to #StayHomeStayFit

    By A Correspondent

     

    SugarFree has launched its digital campaign – #StayHomeStayFit that urges people to adopt healthier habits during this quarantine period by doing in-home exercises, inculcating healthier food habits and avoiding the unhealthy calories of sugar by switching to Sugar Free Green. This campaign is being promoted through social media and is being executed in the month of April.

     

    Notes a communique: “The campaign has two legs. The first leg is social-distancing from sugar where Parineeti Chopra, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and nutritionist Pooja Makhija are seen encouraging people to distance themselves from consuming sugar by switching to healthier options like SugarFree Green. The second leg is with influencers like Rocky & Mayur, Vipul Goyal, Aadar Malik, Raunaq Rajani, Gaurav Kapoor and many more who have taken the StayHomeStayFit challenge and are trying to get fitter during this lockdown by talking about their fitness journeys and taking suggestions from their audiences for diet tips and workouts through their social media pages.”

     

     

  • Leonardo Olive Oil signs Sanjeev Kapoor as brand ambassador

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leonardo Olive Oil, a flagship brand of Cargill’s food business in India, signed celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor as its brand ambassador.

     

    Commenting on the partnership, Deoki Muchhal, Managing Director of Cargill‘s food business in India said: “In keeping with our goal of nourishing the world, we aim to provide our consumers with the very best of health and nourishment, through our product portfolio. Leonardo Olive Oil has overarching health benefits and provides our consumers with an undeniable health proposition while cooking their daily food. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is recognized across the country as the quintessential face of high-quality Indian cooking and we believe he best communicates our message of giving prime importance to good health on an everyday basis. This partnership represents our attempt to collaborate with experts to make the world a healthier place, together.”

     

     

  • Chef Sanjeev Kapoor crosses the 1 million-subscriber mark on YouTube

    By A Correspondent

     

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    Chef Sanjeev Kapoor digital presence Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana has crossed the million-subscriber mark, and for the seventh year running retains the much coveted top spot on the Indian YouTube channel charts.

     

    An early adopter of the digital space, Sanjeev Kapoor’s channel Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana currently hosts almost 6,000 videos. The channel has within the last year increased its subscriber base by twofold, and in its seventh year it still remains the most viewed individual channel in the food genre in all of India.

     

    On achieving this milestone, Kapoor says, “Television looks at engaging a large group of people at once and keeping in mind today’s scenario, it is very important to be active on social media/ the digital space. Interaction on the Internet is in real-time, making it faster and more personalised.”

     

    Commenting on his success, Gurpreet Singh, COO and Co-Founder of One Digital Entertainment which has orchestrated the effort, said, “Driving reach and viewership for online video has been a challenge for a lot of entities in this space but One Digital Entertainment has developed its own secret recipes to ensure we’re able to deliver each creator their due. We knew right from the start that Sanjeev Kapoor has what it takes to take the digital world by storm, and we are delighted to have partnered up with him on this journey.”

     

     

  • Tata Sampann Masale rolls out new campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Tata Sampann launched their new campaign for Tata Sampann Masale titled ‘Aaj ka masaledar sach’. Aimed at raising consumer awareness about the quality of spices, the campaign features celebrated Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and introduces consumers to the hard truth of how common market spices are drained of their natural oils and colors, and are not sourced from the right place of origin, which hampers taste, color, and flavor. Tata Sampann Masale aims to recreate the authentic taste and aroma of Indian food, and the latest campaign carries the brand’s philosophy forward that natural goodness is the way to go for a healthy, balanced life.

     

    ‘Aaj ka masaledar sach’ is a 360 degree integrated marketing campaign that uses print, TVCs, social media, radio communication, as well as out-of-home activities to engage with the consumers. The first two TVCs of the campaign went live this week, reiterating how natural oil retention and sourcing of spices from favorable terrains influence the taste and flavor of food. The outdoor activation of the campaign targets housing societies through the branded van ‘Masaledar sach Express’, and through social media content and digital videos, the campaign seeks to engage with its consumers. In addition to educating consumers about various aspects of selecting spices, ‘Aaj ka masaledar sach’ campaign also highlights how ‘sarvagunn sampann’ Tata Sampann Masale retains its natural oils and color because of its sourcing from the best farms in Kerala, thereby, bringing good health and wellness to its consumers. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor lends his culinary expertise to the campaign and is the face of the TVCs, print and radio ads.

     

    Talking about the new campaign, Sagar Boke, Head – Marketing, Consumer Products Business at Tata Chemicals Ltd., said, “The real flavor of food stems from the spices used while its preparation. In fact, authentic flavour goes deeper into the origin and quality of good, natural spices which have been proven to retain distinct health benefits. Our campaign, ‘Aaj ka masaledar sach’ aims to engage consumers and bring to their attention how important it is to use masalas which have their natural goodness intact for healthy living. The campaign employs multiple consumer touch-points and have been created with visuals and required effects to deliver this message. With Tata Sampann Masale, we aim to provide consumers with authentic spices that add rich flavor and aroma for authentic Indian cooking.”

     

    Uniquely developed with pure, fresh, and authentic ingredients by brand ambassador Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, the blended Tata Sampann Masales come in a 5-in-1 pack where each 100 gram pack is further bifurcated into 5 packs of 20 grams each, to preserve its aroma, taste and color, thus keeping their ‘goodness intact’. The offering comprises of ten products ranging from everyday spices, such as chilli and turmeric powder, to specific blends such as ‘dal tadka masala’ and ‘punjabi chole masala’, which have been specially formulated to delight consumers’ taste buds and deliver the authentic flavor of each dish. Sourced from regions where climate and terrain benefit its natural flavour, the Tata Sampann Spices retain their naturally available volatile oils, giving fuller aroma and taste.

     

  • Discovery acquires majority stake in FoodFood

    By A Correspondent

     

    Discovery Communications announced an agreement to partner with India’s top culinary celebrity Sanjeev Kapoor, by acquiring a majority share in Turmeric Vision Private Limited, which owns and operates pay-TV network, FoodFood and its digital products.

     

    Discovery’s investment in FoodFood underscores its strategy to deepen and expand its presence in India to grow audience share across all screens, and to complement and strengthen its existing portfolio of female and lifestyle brands including TLC and ID. Tapping into the growing appetite for food programming amongst women across India, Discovery plans to support FoodFood’s 100% focus on local programming and products, and to drive further value from the ongoing digitalisation of India. Discovery has also agreed to sell FoodFood’s advertising, effective immediately.

     

    Sanjeev Kapoor will continue to star in and produce programming for FoodFood as its brand ambassador, and will remain a minority shareholder in the business.

     

    Arthur Bastings, President & Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Discovery’s investment in FoodFood further boosts our presence in this important market and broadens our portfolio by adding a category of content that people love. We are excited to partner with the exceptionally talented team, including culinary guru Sanjeev Kapoor, who singlehandedly revolutionised the food television genre in India. Sanjeev’s creative flair and personality combined with Discovery’s content and operational expertise is the perfect recipe for FoodFood’s evolution.”

     

    “Food is no longer just fuel for the body; it has become a social currency that is appreciated universally. We look forward to deepening FoodFood’s engagement, particularly in digital, and widening its community outside of India,” Bastings added.

     

    Sanjeev Kapoor, Promoter, Turmeric Vision Private Limited, said, “FoodFood is widely admired for its highly relevant, topical, varied, entertaining and delectable programming. I am delighted to become a part of the Discovery family and I am confident that this partnership will strengthen FoodFood’s reach and affinity with consumers, advertisers and distributors.”

     

    Turmeric Vision Private Limited will be managed as part of Discovery’s Asia-Pacific region led by Bastings. Completion of the transaction is expected to occur in the coming weeks, subject to regulatory approvals.

     

     

  • Tata Sampann Spices rolls out its first TV campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    With an aim to recreate the authentic taste and aroma of Indian food, Tata Sampann Spices was launched on the 15th of October in Delhi and will roll-out in a phase-wise manner across India. Uniquely developed with pure, fresh, and authentic ingredients sourced from the best varieties of the best of farms have been formulated by renowned Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. Comprising of 10 masalas, the offering is primarily divided into single ingredient pure spices used in everyday household such as chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and blended mixes such as garam masala, meat masala etc. The spices have been specially created to help Indian home makers make wholesome daily food more nutritious and tasty, making every meal a delightful experience. From Farm to Fork, Tata Sampann products retain the natural goodness of produce, thus helping the homemaker enrich everyday meals with extra nutrition and extra joy, thereby, delivering the highest quality and superior sensorial. The new communication campaign ‘Goodness Ki Shuruaat’ is aimed at educating consumers about this focus as well as the benefits of its offerings.

     

    The TVC for Tata Sampann Spices has been conceptualised by Leo Burnett Mumbai, and brings forth the origin story of the spices. Just as a home maker cooks meals for her family with a lot of love, Tata Sampann packs each pack with utmost love. The TVC shows the manifestation of this love by encapsulating how the brand selects the best farms and chooses the best spices to ensure each pack contains only the best. The intention of the TVC is to invoke the joy of cooking in every home maker through dramatic shots of the farms, chopping of vegetables, crushing of spices and ending with the delight of the family around the table.

     

  • Mogae Plus to handle ad sales for FoodFood

    By A Correspondent

     

    Mogae Plus, the sales division of Mogae Media will handle the entire advertising sales of FoodFood, the channel promoted and owned by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor under the umbrella Turmeric Vision Pvt. Ltd.

     

    FoodFood is a category leader in the space of 24/7 food. It was India’s first channel to dedicate its programming entirely to the subject of food. The channel’s popular shows are Sanjeev Kapoor’s Kitchen, Cook Smart, Turban Tadka, Mummy Ka Magic, Out of the World and Health Magazine. Apart from Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor, Chef Rakesh Sethi, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Chef Shailendra Kekade, Chef Shantanu Gupte, Chef Saransh Goila, Chef Chinu and Amrita Raichand are celebrity chefs who host many popular shows on the channel.

     

    Chef Sanjeev Kapoor said: “We are happy to have Mogae on-board for monetising the channel. With Mogae’s strong All India outreach to market FoodFood, we hope to focus our energies on the content to be in synch with the ever changing tastes of the viewers”.

     

    The market for a food lifestyle channel today not only covers women, but an increasing number of younger viewers of both genders are coming on board to sample food content. With FoodFood’s interesting take on food, lifestyle and travel, viewers are being pulled in to sample varied content. FoodFood has pioneered the short format in food programming, for those viewers, who can’t spend longer times due to their hectic lifestyles.

     

    Mogae has a team of almost 50 sales people across its three offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Mogae Media today reaches over 800 clients a month and is continuously deploying their market outreach to reach out to clients & their brands.

     

  • Brand Sanjeev Kapoor appoints Tangerine as the Retail Licensee

    By A Correspondent

     

    Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Mr. Rajiv Merchant,Co-Founder & CEO, Tangerine and others and press conference held at HGH 2015

    At the recent HGH India 2015 annual trade held at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brand Sanjeev Kapoor announced Tangerine as its authorized licensee to sell select Sanjeev Kapoor branded products like Table and Kitchen Linen. This marks the foray of the Brand Sanjeev Kapoor into the lifestyle houseware and kitchenware segment through brand licensing deals. Tangerine, the designer brand in Home Solutions and part of the Indian Home Variations, will offer a new array of SK Branded fashionable kitchen linen, table linen, mugs, trays, etc. Tangerine would be also be the sole distributor for SK range of Cutlery launched by Licensee – Trinity Kitchenware Pvt Ltd.

     

    These products by Tangerine crafted under the parameters of the SK brand will be trendy and aesthetically designed to suit the contemporary taste and requirements of the modern consumers. A special focus on the quality to develop effective and safe kitchenware, the Sanjeev Kapoor range of products will be at par with the global standards and redefine the experience from storage pre-cooking, cooking to table arrangement and dining.

     

    Rajiv Merchant, Co-Founder & CEO, Tangerine commented, “Brand Sanjeev Kapoor is the most authentic brand for every Indian kitchen as the Chef is known by every house maker and his name itself brings credibility and assurance. We are excited to work with the SK brand and aim to provide customers with a complete experience in kitchen and table products at one place, under one brand. The interesting and classy pieces will certainly raise the standard of cooking in every house and create an organized look in the kitchen and dining space.”

     

  • Hungama Digital unveils app for celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor

    By A Correspondent

     

    Chef Sanjeev Kapoor announced the launch of an app containing his recipes along with delectable delights. The app named ‘Sanjeev Kapoor’s Recipes’, features cuisines from India and the world. It is a complete cookery manual that goes everywhere and helps one in the kitchen. It includes exciting features like ‘Shopping List’, ‘In Your Fridge’, ‘My Khana’, ‘Recipe Box’ and many more.

     

    The app offers a wide range of features developed by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment. With the ‘Sanjeev Kapoor’s Recipes’ app, users can access detailed recipes with pictures, special notes by Sanjeev Kapoor himself and some innovative new features. Users can also learn more about Sanjeev Kapoor in the ‘About Chef’ section of the app; they can locate the nearest Sanjeev Kapoor restaurant with the ‘Restaurant Locator’ feature. The ‘How to Use’ and ‘FAQs’ sections contain a plethora of information and tips regarding the exciting features of the app.

     

    Adding to the list of existing features, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment has included some industry-first special features called ‘In Your Fridge’ and ‘My Khana’. When you have only a few cooking ingredients to choose from, the ‘In Your Fridge’ feature allows users to select a category, add a list of ingredients they possess and look for recipes only as per the ingredients and category selected. The ingredient-based search is an innovation like no other. ‘My Khana’ allows users to submit recipes to the app and follow each other once they sign up. The app carries a gamification feature; users receive points on the recipes submitted. Users can view the top scores on the ‘Leaderboard’.

     

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    Commenting on the launch of the app, Sanjeev Kapoor said, “If you ask me what’s happening in my world today, I would say it’s my new mobile app – Sanjeev Kapoor’s Recipes. With this app cooking becomes easy and fun. The app has everything from recipes for every day dining or festive dining or just cooking up a meal with whatever’s available in your fridge! Cherry on the cake, you can win points and thus exciting gifts by logging in. Now you and I come even more closer, with our common love, cooking!”

     

    Commenting on the features of the app, Neeraj Roy, MD and CEO of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment said, “We are delighted to partner with Indian culinary guru Sanjeev Kapoor to launch the ‘Sanjeev Kapoor’s Recipes’ app, which will assist users access scores of recipes with detailed descriptions and pictures. With the app we hope that we can make routine cooking a more fun and enjoyable experience for our consumers. The app will be available across Android, iOS and Windows platforms.”