Images Business of Food - May 2025

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India’s rural FMCG market, valued at $23 billion, is brimming with untapped potential. With 65% of India’s population living in rural areas, the rural FMCG sector is poised for explosive growth, driven by increasing demand and shifting consumer behavior. Yet, businesses face significant logistical and infrastructural hurdles that can impede effectivedistribution. Read our story on pages 24-26 to discover why companies seeking to thrive in this space must innovate their product offerings, partner with local stakeholders, and leverage digital solutions to overcome the challenges and capture market share in this evolving landscape.

Arambagh’s Foodmart, West Bengal’s largest retail chain began as a modest poultry venture in 2000 and has grown into a formidable retail network with 87 stores across 12 cities and annual revenues nearing Rs. 150 crore. In our cover story in this issue, on pages 28-37, we take a deep dive into how Arambagh’s Foodmart has rewritten the rulebook for regional retail by blending local insights with scalable innovation to meet the everyday needs of its growing customer base. It’s a case study in how legacy meets agility— and wins.

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IMAGES BUSINESS OF FOOD has been the voice of the food retail industry for over 80 years in the USA. Serving a wide audience in the Indian market, Progressive Grocer India's readers are top management at headquarters and top decision makers at store level. By anticipating, reporting and interpreting important data and trends, IMAGES BUSINESS OF FOOD fulfils its mission of identifying and highlighting insights and opportunity for leading grocery retailers, thereby accelerating brands and sales success for leading manufacturers