India, April 6, 2023 –Parle Agro has launched SMOODH Fruit Smoothies, yet another pioneering product under their dairy brand, SMOODH. The new launch is an everyday indulgence, offering a 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.
SMOODH Fruit Smoothies celebrates 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 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 a 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. 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. 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.”
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 a combination 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 playing on national channels. An aggressive print, digital and social media campaign is also in the pipeline to drive awareness for the new launch.