Reveals Dulquer Salmaan as Brand Ambassador for ‘SMOODH’ in South Indian markets
National, February 22, 2023 – Trailblazers of innovation in the beverage industry, Parle Agro has launched SMOODH Fruit Smoothies, yet another pioneering product under their dairy brand, SMOODH. The new launch is an everyday indulgence, offering the delicious combination of yummy fruits and goodness of yoghurt in a variety of delightful flavours. Parle Agro has signed on the ever charming Dulquer Salmaan as the brand ambassador of ‘SMOODH’ for southern markets of India. He joins Varun Dhawan who is the face of the brand nationally.
Following the overwhelming success of SMOODH flavored milk introduced in uniquely delightful flavours at a disruptive price point, Parle Agro quickly recognized what consumers were seeking. It was clear that consumers were looking for more dairy-based beverage options that is unique, delicious and available at an affordable price. Devoted to their philosophy of giving consumers what they love, while firmly keeping with their ethics of being original, Parle Agro expanded their dairy portfolio to launch SMOODH Fruit Smoothies – a category being introduced to the mass Indian market for the very first time. Bringing delicious fruits and yoghurt in fresh, never-before flavours at an unbeatable price of Rs. 10, Parle Agro is set to win the hearts of millions of Indians once again.
SMOODH Fruit Smoothies is an ode to India’s love for beverages, yoghurt and fruits. The culmination of all three favorites resulted in the refreshingly delicious blend of Parle Agro’s fruit Smoothies that consumers can add to their daily diet. The rich, creamy and indulgent Smoothies come in three distinctive variants – ‘Guava Chilli’ a desi blend of sweet guava with a hint of spicy chilli, ‘Banana Rum Flavour’ bringing the sweet taste of bananas with a toasty flair, and ‘Mixed Berries’ a delicious combination of strawberries, blueberries & cranberries. The flavours were carefully crafted, taking into consideration the tastes that Indians traditionally consume.
Unwavering in its mission to deliver high quality, delicious beverages at great value, Parle Agro has launched SMOODH Fruit Smoothies at an incredible price of Rs. 10 for 85ml carton pack. Anticipating the requirement of a larger pack, SMOODH Fruit Smoothies is also available in convenient-to-handle PET bottles priced at Rs. 15 for 125 ml bottle. Currently, no dairy beverage brand exists in the market at this price point in the country.
Commenting on the launch of SMOODH Fruit Smoothies, Nadia Chauhan, Joint Managing Director and CMO, Parle Agro said, “India is a dairy-loving country. Keeping that in mind, coupled with the huge success of Smoodh flavoured milk, we’ve expanded our SMOODH dairy brand to launch another exceptional offering, SMOODH Fruit Smoothies. The range is built on our passion for understanding our consumers, listening to their needs and preferences, and introducing products that resonate with them. Fruits and yoghurt are both immensely loved by Indians for decades. With our new offering, consumers will get to enjoy their favourite snack in a drinkable form in a variety of unique flavours at the price of Rs. 10; an offering that’s never existed in the Indian market before. SMOODH Fruit Smoothies maintains our reputation of introducing novel products to the Indian landscape. It also reinforces our commitment to introduce more ‘Good-for-you’ products for our Indian consumers.”
Speaking about the vision going forward, Ms. Chauhan added, “We are passionate about setting ambitious goals as that’s what drives us. SMOODH Fruit Smoothies is another step towards our vision of making our dairy brand, SMOODH an INR 5000 crore brand by 2025.”
Dulquer Salmaan makes his debut for SMOODH in a TVC for the fruit Smoothies’ product line. Known for his massive, loyal fan base and charismatic persona, Dulquer Salmaan fits the energetic appeal of SMOODH. The brand aims to build a familiar and trustworthy engagement with its consumers in the south Indian markets through Dulquer Salmaan, a credible household name known for his ability to captivate and delight the masses.
Speaking about the new brand ambassador, Ms. Chauhan, said “Our aim is to strengthen ties with our consumers across markets. We are confident of achieving and advancing that goal with Dulquer Salmaan as the face of our brand in southern India. He is a great fit, as he has the ability to charm and resonate with people across age groups, which is what SMOODH is all about.”
Commenting on the association, actor Dulquer Salmaan shared “I’m thrilled to be the brand ambassador for SMOODH and take it to the masses. SMOODH Fruit Smoothies has become my new favourite go-to drink. I take it along with me for shoots when I need that burst of energy to carry on with the day. I enjoy the smooth drinking experience and delicious flavours. It lives up to the SMOODH name in every way.”
The new TVC for the Smoothies, is an amalgamation of real life and animation in the backdrop of a supermarket set-up. Playing a store employee, Dulquer Salmaan enthusiastically explains to a customer the deliciousness of each flavour as stunning visuals showcase the irresistibility of the smooth and rich experience of SMOODH Fruit Smoothies.
The TVC with Dulquer Salmaan has been launched in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, and is playing on key channels of the respective regions. Varun Dhawan features in the Hindi version of the TVC which is currently playing in western markets of India, and will be launched nationally soon. An aggressive print, digital and social media campaign is also in the pipeline to drive awareness for the new launch.
Watch the new TVCs for SMOODH Fruit Smoothies below:
Kannada TVC with Dulquer Salmaan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TwPsymItyM
Tamil TVC with Dulquer Salmaan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxgwXXmwvKE
Telugu TVC with Dulquer Salmaan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwy3bWebHzM
Hindi TVC with Varun Dhawan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuj_5zB2_Yc
Parle Agro accurately recognized the potential of the untapped dairy beverage category in India and dedicated their R&D efforts to revolutionize the sector. The beverage major’s foray into the dairy beverage segment with SMOODH flavoured milk began a formidable movement within the Indian beverage industry. The disruptive product, pack size and price saw Parle Agro grow aggressively in the category. SMOODH Fruit Smoothies carries forward the company’s vision to revolutionize the dairy beverage industry. With it, Parle Agro continues their legacy of introducing absolutely new experiences in beverages to mass India, further augmenting their position as an undisputed leader in the industry.
With no competition in this category in the mass retail segment, Parle Agro envisions aggressive growth and leadership. Distribution is underway for the nationwide launch of SMOODH Fruit Smoothies targeting 2 million outlets across India.
