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It is not all about sugar: Mondelez India MD Deepak Iyer

Per capita consumption in India is just 100 gms per person, way below the developed world

Deepak Iyer
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Deepak Iyer MD, Mondelez India

Nikhat Hetavkar Mumbai
From luxury to an indulgence to an unhealthy snack — how does a brand like Cadbury tackle changing customer perceptions about chocolate? 

Chocolate is not all about sugar, it is just as much about cocoa and milk. And we all know their benefits. What would life be without any sweets in India? In a way, we play at creating these moments of joy.  It’s not like everyone is eating a huge slab of chocolate. 

Per capita consumption in India is just 100 gms per person, way below the developed world. 

How do old brands stay relevant?

Cadbury is the original

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